In a thrilling Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals, the Edmonton Oilers staged a dramatic comeback against the Florida Panthers, winning 4-3 in overtime. Leon Draisaitl scored the decisive goal 19:29 into overtime after the Oilers erased a 3-1 deficit. Connor McDavid assisted on Draisaitl’s goal, marking his second of the night and showing the team's strong offensive performance. Florida's Sam Bennett set a franchise record with his 12 postseason goals, further illustrating the high stakes of the series. Goalkeeper Stuart Skinner made 29 saves to secure the victory for Edmonton, setting the stage for Game 2.
Draisaitl scored a power-play goal 19:29 into overtime, leading the Oilers to a 4-3 victory after overcoming a 3-1 deficit against the Panthers.
With a strong performance, Draisaitl's second goal of the night marked his ninth postseason goal, demonstrating his critical role in the Oilers' comeback.
Sam Bennett set a franchise record with his 12th goal of the postseason, underscoring the competitive nature of this Stanley Cup final.
Edmonton showed resilience by correcting their past mistakes from last year, scoring first this time and pushing hard for the comeback win.
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