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EDMONTON -- The Florida Panthers are one win from repeating as Stanley Cup champions, but they’re still learning, still improving. They showed it in a 5-2 win against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place on Saturday, taking a 3-2 lead in the best-of-7 series.
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Brad Marchand scored twice, Sam Bennett had his NHL playoff-leading 15th goal and the Florida Panthers moved to the verge of a second consecutive Stanley Cup title by beating the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 in Game 5 on Saturday night.
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Calvin Pickard is expected to start Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers on Saturday, according to multiple reports. Pickard was reportedly seen in the starter's net during the team's morning skate on Saturday.
It's hard to place much blame on Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner for the three goals he allowed in Game 4. But his benching provided a spark.
Production and energy from their third and fourth lines have helped the Florida Panthers get on the verge of winning the Stanley Cup again.