Panthers beat Oilers in Game 5 of Stanley Cup Final to reach brink of title

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The Florida Panthers moved to the verge of the Stanley Cup title by beating the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 in Game 5 Saturday

"It was very solid game, definitely," goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky said. "But the series continues and we are excited about the next game. It’s going to be a big game."

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Sam Bennett #9 of the Florida Panthers celebrates a goal against the Edmonton Oilers with teammate Nate Schmidt #88 of the Florida Panthers during the first period in Game Five of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place on June 14, 2025 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.  (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Bobrovsky stopped 19 of the 21 shots he faced, making some important saves when needed, and was aided by lockdown defense that took ice away from the Oilers.

Marchand, Bennett and Sam Reinhart provided the offense. Marchand joined Mario Lemieux as the only players in the past half-century to score five-plus goals in a final multiple times, and his 13 career goals in the final are the most among active players.

"I’m just enjoying every moment," said Marchand, who is in his fourth final and third since winning the Cup with Boston in 2011. "It’s such a special group of guys, and I’m having so much fun here right now. I honestly feel like a young guy in the league again, just excited to be part of the group."

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Brad Marchand #63 of the Florida Panthers celebrates a goal against the Edmonton Oilers with teammates on the bench during the first period in