The Edmonton Oilers rallied from two goals down to defeat the Florida Panthers 4-3 in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place on Wednesday. Leon Draisaitl scored a power-play goal with 31 seconds left in overtime, to give the Oilers the win.
Mattias Ekholm made the game-tying goal at 6:33 of the third period, and Viktor Arvidsson also scored for the Oilers, who fell behind 3-1 on Sam Bennett’s goal early in the second period. Kasperi Kapanen had two assists, with Stuart Skinner madking 29 saves.
Draisaitl said after the game: “Especially on the power play you’re looking to finish it. Some incredible plays that made it pretty easy for me to put that home. It’s a special feeling. It’s great for right now, but we’ve got to look ahead and get ready for Game 2.”
Game 2 will take place on Friday in Edmonton.
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