Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers delivered everything fans hoped for—and then some. Just minutes into the second period, the Panthers held a commanding 3-1 lead, rekindling memories of last year’s hard-fought Final. But momentum shifted as Connor McDavid orchestrated a comeback that would remind the hockey world exactly why he’s the most electrifying player on ice today.

The Oilers clawed back to tie the game, eventually forcing overtime in enemy territory. Then, with the clock winding down and Edmonton on a power play, McDavid pulled off a signature play. From below the goal line, he delivered a perfect pass to Leon Draisaitl, who slammed home the winner. The 4-3 overtime thriller not only gave the Oilers a 1-0 series lead—it ignited a

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