Stanley Cup Final live updates: Florida Panthers vs Edmonton Oilers, Game 3
The best-of-7 Stanley Cup Final is now essentially a best-of-5 set.
After splitting the opening games in Edmonton, the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers now play the next two games in Sunrise, with the Panthers looking to take advantage of home ice in their quest to repeat as champions.
Game 3 on Monday is set for an 8 p.m. puck drop, with the game televised on TNT and truTV and available on streaming via Max.
Follow along throughout the game for live updates, news, analysis and commentary.
Series schedule
▪ Game 1 — Oilers 4, Panthers 3 (overtime): The Panthers had a two-goal lead early in the second period but couldn't hold on as Edmonton tied the game early in the third and won it on a Leon Draisaitl power-play goal with 31 seconds left in overtime.
▪ Game 2 — Panthers 5, Oilers 4 (double overtime): The Oilers tied the game with 17.8 seconds left in regulation to force overtime for a second consecutive game. Brad Marchand scored the game-winner 8:05 into the second OT period to secure the Florida win and even the series 1-1.
▪ Game 3: Tonight
▪ Game 4: Thursday, June 12, 8 p.m., TNT, truTV, Max, Sunrise's Amerant Bank Arena
▪ Game 5: Saturday, June 14, 8 p.m., TNT, truTV, Max, Edmonton's Rogers Place
▪ Game 6 (if necessary): Tuesday, June 17, 8 p.m., TNT, truTV, Max, Sunrise's Amerant Bank Arena
▪ Game 7 (if necessary): Friday, June 20, 8 p.m., TNT, truTV, Max, Edmonton's Rogers Place
Pregame reading
Need to catch up ahead of Game 3? Here are the highlights of the Miami Herald's coverage over the past few days.
▪ 'He just finds a way': Panthers' Brad Marchand, at 37, has another big playoff moment
▪ After excelling on road all playoffs, it's time for Panthers to produce at home in Cup Final
▪ Panthers vs. Oilers Stanley Cup Final changes rinks. And, probably, little else
▪ Panthers know Bobrovsky's importance in Cup Final. 'We're not taking him for granted'
▪ Panthers' top line hasn't scored yet in Stanley Cup Final. Is it a cause for concern?
▪ Legendary lineages: Have the Panthers joined South Florida's sports dynasties from the past?
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