In a thrilling double-overtime showdown, Brad Marchand scored the game-winning goal, leading the Florida Panthers to a 5-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final. This win evens the series at one game apiece, setting the stage for an exciting continuation of the championship battle.

Marchand's decisive goal came at 8:04 of the second overtime. He showcased his skill by maintaining control of the puck despite pressure from Oilers' Leon Draisaitl. Marchand managed to slip the puck past Edmonton goalie Stuart Skinner, securing the Panthers' victory. "It's just obviously a fortuitous bounce and we'll take it," Marchand said after the game.

The game was a rollercoaster from the start. Edmonton struck first, with Sam Bennett scoring just two minutes into the match. However, the Oilers quickly responded, with Evander Kane equalizing shortly after. The first period was frenetic, featuring five goals in total, with the Oilers eventually taking a 3-2 lead.

Florida's Dmitry Kulikov tied the game early in the second period, followed by Marchand's short-handed goal that gave the Panthers a 4-3 lead. The Panthers held this advantage until the final moments of regulation when 40-year-old Corey Perry scored with just 18 seconds left, forcing the game into overtime.

Both teams had opportunities to clinch the game in the first overtime, but strong performances from goalies Sergei Bobrovsky and Skinner kept the score level. The match marked the first time since 2020 that a Stanley Cup Final game went into double overtime.

The series now shifts to Florida for Games 3 and 4, scheduled for Monday and Thursday. The Panthers, who won last year's Final, are looking to capitalize on their home advantage as they aim to take the lead in the best-of-seven series.