EDMONTON -- Nate Schmidt set the offensive tone for the Florida Panthers' defensemen by scoring three goals, including two game-winners, in their first two games of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

It has carried throughout their run to a third consecutive Stanley Cup Final.

Getting offense from their defense has been one of the keys for the Panthers in their repeat bid and will need to continue in order to finish the job against the Edmonton Oilers. Game 1 of the Cup Final will be held at Rogers Place on Wednesday (8 p.m. ET; CBC, TVAS, SN, TNT, truTV, MAX).

"The (defense) corps, we always say we try to get one every game," Schmidt said. "That's your defensive mindset. If we get one, then our forwards will take care of the rest."

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