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Yahoo
2 hours ago
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Brad Marchand sends ‘toughest' warning to Panthers for Stanley Cup Final
The post Brad Marchand sends 'toughest' warning to Panthers for Stanley Cup Final appeared first on ClutchPoints. It's becoming a regular occurrence at this point, but the Florida Panthers have once again secured their spot in the Stanley Cup Final with a 5-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday evening. Advertisement Matthew Tkachuk, Anton Lundell, and Evan Rodrigues all scored for the Panthers in less than five minutes of time in the second period, erasing what was a 2-0 deficit. While the Hurricanes managed to tie the game at 3-3 in the third period, playoff wizard Carter Verhaeghe restored the lead with his sixth goal of the playoffs, followed by an empty net goal from Sam Bennett in the waning moments of regulation. Speaking of playoff performers, the Panthers acquired one at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline by trading for Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand, who played a critical role in Florida's second round victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. As a former Cup winner himself, he knows that the work isn't finished until the 16th playoff victory is official, via The Athletic. 'We haven't accomplished anything yet,' Marchand said. 'You could just see the guys have been here before, and we're excited that we got through the round, but that's where it stops. The toughest team that we're going to face is coming up next. And if you don't do the job there, you didn't win anything. Advertisement 'So, yeah, we're excited, but it's just like any other round. There's a huge job to do moving forward, and we have to prepare for that now.' Marchand has four goals and 10 assists for the Panthers through 17 postseason games. Panthers' Brad Marchand gives shoutout to Carter Verhaeghe James Guillory-Imagn Images It was Verhaeghe who ended the record-setting season for the Boston Bruins in 2023 with his Game 7 overtime and series-clinching goal, one of his 12 career postseason game-winners. For Marchand, who was on that Bruins team, he recognizes the postseason swagger that Verhaeghe plays with. 'He knows where to go on the ice to make himself dangerous every shift, and it just doesn't seem like pressure gets to him at all or the moment in the game,' Marchand said. 'And he's an incredible shooter. He's a shot-first guy. And when you have that mentality, you put more pucks to the net, the more opportunity you're gonna get. And he just buries his head and shoots it as hard as he can every time he's in that slot.' The Panthers will battle either the Edmonton Oilers or Dallas Stars in the Stanley Cup Final, which are set to begin on either June 4 or June 7. First, Marchand and co. will have some well-deserved rest and relaxation.
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
'We carried on that moment': Brad Marchand marks leadership position as Florida Panthers reach Stanley Cup Final
The Florida Panthers booked their ticket to the 2025 Stanley Cup Final with a 5-3 victory against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final. Down 2-0 early in the first period, the Florida Panthers came storming back with goals by Matthew Tkachuk, Evan Rodrigues, and Anton Lundell in the second period. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Carter Verhaeghe delivered the game-winner in the third period, and Sam Bennett added insurance with an empty-netter. Brad Marchand brings experience and toughness as Florida Panthers seek second-straight title "It better hurt like hell today." 🐀 | Brad Marchand Game 5 Reaction | 5.28.25 Brad Marchand, who was picked up by the Florida Panthers from the Boston Bruins at the 2025 NHL trade deadline, is going back to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in six years. Though he was kept off the scoresheet in Game 5, the 37-year-old winger played a pivotal leadership role in a team full of talent and drive. With veteran composure and playoff experience, Brad Marchand has become an outspoken leader on and off the ice for Florida, especially in high-pressure situations like those he faced in Game 5. 'We haven't accomplished anything yet. We carried on that moment, and we got to our game. We knew they were going to come out the way they did, and we knew all it took was one shot to get us back in it. We just had that belief. It was great we were able to pull it out,' explained Brad Marchand to media following the Carolina Hurricanes victory. While Matthew Tkachuk led the charge back with a clinching second-period goal, Verhaeghe's game-winner and Bennett's final dagger ultimately propelled Florida to the Stanley Cup Final. They now await the Western Conference Final champion between the Dallas Stars and the Edmonton Oilers. With the Florida Panthers only four wins away from potentially becoming Stanley Cup champions again, Brad Marchand's return gives them another edge in a series of high tension. Whether it is against Connor McDavid's Edmonton Oilers or the Dallas Stars, Marchand's know-how may prove to be the difference in the crucial situations that matter.
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Florida Panthers will face Edmonton Oilers in Stanley Cup Final rematch
The 2024 Stanley Cup Final, the series so nice we're playing it twice. That's the result of the two conference finals that ended over the past couple evenings. First, it was Florida punching their ticket to the Final with a 5-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday night in Raleigh. Advertisement Then on Thursday, the Oilers completed their five-game series win over the Dallas Stars with a 6-3 victory at American Airlines Center. As if last season's seven-game marathon wasn't entertaining enough, now we get to do it all again, and it's very possible that both teams are even better this year than they were in 2024. During the regular season, the Panthers and Oilers met twice, once in the other's barn. Florida won both games, a pair of exciting, one-goal affairs. The first meeting was in Edmonton back in December, a 6-5 Panthers win, and then again in Sunrise in late February by a final score of 4-3. Advertisement In the first game, Florida came back from a 4-2 second period deficit, scoring three goals in the third while breaking a pair of ties to earn the two points. There was no comeback needed when the two Finalists met in South Florida a couple months later, as Florida scored first and never trailed, again outscoring the Oilers in the third period en route to the win. Leading the Panthers in points during the two games against Edmonton was Anton Lundell, with a goal and four assist. Each of Carter Verhaeghe, Sam Reinhart and Aaron Ekblad each logged three points against the Oilers: Verhaeghe scored twice and Reinhart once, while all of Ekblad's points were assists. Advertisement Looking at how each team has done so far during the postseason, it's no big surprised they are facing each other again. The Cats and Oilers are the two highest scoring teams in the postseason, with Edmonton averaging 3.93 goals per game and Florida putting up 3.88. Defensively, Florida has been the stingiest team in the playoffs, allowing just 2.29 goals per game. Edmonton isn't far behind, giving up 2.80. The power plays for each team are ranked 1-2, with the Oilers executing at a 29.0% success rate and the Panthers holding a respectable 23.2%. Florida's penalty kill is now the top unit in the playoffs, having successfully wiped-out 87.9 percent of their opponents power plays. Advertisement Edmonton's kill hasn't been nearly as effective, operating at a 66.7% success rate. We'll see how all this plays out when the Stanley Cup Final begins next week. Game 1 is set for Wednesday, June 4 in Edmonton. LATEST STORIES FROM THE HOCKEY NEWS - FLORIDA Brad Marchand Admits This After Panthers' Series-Clinching Win Laid back celebration following Eastern Conference Final shows Panthers maturity, understanding of bigger goal to reach Why Paul Maurice Had Postgame Exchange With Rod Brind'Amour Paul Maurice Gives Promising Injury Update On Panthers Forward Three takeaways: Panthers win exciting Game 5, special teams play big role Photo caption: Jun 24, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) defends against Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid (97) during the third period in game seven of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images
Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Schedule set for 2025 Stanley Cup Final rematch between Panthers and Oilers
The schedule has been set for the 2025 Stanley Cup Final. Game 1 between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers will be Wednesday, June 4 at Rogers Place in Edmonton. Florida's first two home games will be on Monday, June 9 and Thursday, June 12. Advertisement Interestingly, the NHL strayed from its usual setup of one day between games in the same city and two days between games that require travel. That's likely due to the NBA Finals having a game already scheduled for Wednesday, June 11. As a result, the NHL apparently decided in lieu of extending the series an extra day, there would only be one day off between Game 4 in Sunrise and Game 5 in Edmonton. All games will air on TNT in the United States and each has an 8 p.m. puck drop. The full schedule can be seen below: Image LATEST STORIES FROM THE HOCKEY NEWS - FLORIDA Florida Panthers will face Edmonton Oilers in Stanley Cup Final rematch Advertisement Brad Marchand Admits This After Panthers' Series-Clinching Win Laid back celebration following Eastern Conference Final shows Panthers maturity, understanding of bigger goal to reach Why Paul Maurice Had Postgame Exchange With Rod Brind'Amour Paul Maurice Gives Promising Injury Update On Panthers Forward Photo caption: Dec 16, 2024; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Florida Panthers defensemen Dmitry Kulikov (7) tries to tie up Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid (97) during the third period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images
Yahoo
14 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Jalen Brunson on Knicks' turnover issues, Karl-Anthony Towns on knee injury after Game 4 loss
Bridges, Towns, Brunson and Hart on going to Eastern Conference Final after dominant Knicks win in Game 6 Jalen Brunson said he and his teammates were "disgusted" after watching how poorly the Knicks played in Game turned the tables on the Celtics back home at MSG with a dominant 119-81 win to close out their playoff series four games to two. Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart also talked about the overwhelming support they got from The Garden crowd in leading the franchise to their first conference final in 25 years.
