Oilers Win OT Thriller in Stanley Cup Final Rematch

The Edmonton Oilers overcame a 3-1 deficit to defeat the defending champion Florida Panthers 4-3 in overtime in Game 1 of their Stanley Cup Final rematch. Leon Draisaitl scored twice, including the game-winning power-play goal with 31 seconds left in overtime, after Florida's Tomas Nosek was penalized for delay of game. Viktor Arvidsson and Mattias Ekholm also scored for Edmonton, with Connor McDavid providing key assists, while Stuart Skinner made 29 saves. For Florida, Sam Bennett scored twice—setting a franchise postseason record—and Brad Marchand added a goal, but Sergei Bobrovsky's 42 saves were not enough. The Oilers' victory snapped Florida's 31-game playoff win streak when leading after the first or second period under coach Paul Maurice, and gave Edmonton a measure of revenge after last year's Finals loss. Game 2 will take place Friday night in Edmonton.