Panthers vs Oilers: Game 3 Rout & Key Takeaways
- The Florida Panthers delivered a decisive blow to the Edmonton Oilers, winning Game 3 by a score of 6-1 on Monday night.
- Brad Marchand, at 37, made history as the oldest player to score in each of the first three games of a Final.
- "we ended up playing what Florida kind of wanted," Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner said.Skinner was pulled after allowing five goals on 23 shots.
Panthers Dominate Oilers in Game 3, Seize Stanley Cup Final Lead
Updated June 10, 2025
The Florida Panthers delivered a decisive blow to the Edmonton Oilers, winning Game 3 by a score of 6-1 on Monday night. This victory gives Florida a 2-1 lead in the Stanley cup final. the panthers capitalized on Edmonton’s mistakes,showcasing their depth and skill.
Brad Marchand, at 37, made history as the oldest player to score in each of the first three games of a Final. Sam Bennett contributed a goal, his playoff-leading 14th, after a hit on Vasily Podkolzin led to a breakaway. Florida’s offense proved too much for the Oilers to handle.
“we ended up playing what Florida kind of wanted,” Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner said.Skinner was pulled after allowing five goals on 23 shots.
Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Reinhart each scored their first goals of the series. Aaron Ekblad also scored, contributing to Skinner’s exit. Evan Rodrigues capped off the scoring for the Panthers.
“We’re a very deep team,” Marchand said. ”That’s one of our strengths is the depth of the group from the front end to the back end to the goaltending.”
Sergei Bobrovsky, the Panthers’ goaltender, delivered a strong performance, making 32 saves.His performance drew chants of “Bobby! Bobby!” from the home crowd.
“Nothing’s going to be perfect in the way we play,” Reinhart said. “This time of year, you need some world-class goaltending and that’s what we get consistently.”
Corey Perry, at 40 the series’ oldest player, scored Edmonton’s lone goal on a power play.
Connor mcdavid and the Oilers struggled to find their rhythm. Edmonton racked up 15 penalties, including a misconduct for Evander Kane, totaling 85 penalty minutes. A late-game brawl resulted in misconducts for Trent Frederic and Darnell nurse.
| Playoff Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1981 islanders | 15 | Won Cup |
| 1983 Islanders | 13 | Won Cup |
| 2025 Panthers | 11 | ? |
| 1984 Oilers | 11 | Won Cup |
| 1985 Black Hawks | 11 | Lost Conf finals |
| 1992 Penguins | 11 | Won Cup |
“Emotions in all these games are extremely high,” Marchand said. “This is the time of year you want to be playing,and you’re enjoying every minute.”
After two closely contested games to start the series, Game 3 was a clear mismatch. Frustration boiled over for the Oilers, with Jake Walman squirting water at Panthers players from the bench.
What’s next
The teams will have a few days off before game 4 on Thursday. The Panthers have an prospect to take a commanding 3-1 series lead.
“game 4 is a really big game,” McDavid said. “It’s a big swing game.”