Series wrap-up: Panthers just two wins away from the Stanley Cup

Last night, game two of the Stanley Cup Final was played.

Florida could take an important two-game lead in the series.

For the occasion, they welcomed Edmonton to Sunrise.

Chants of “We Want the Cup” rained down inside Amerant Bank Arena as Evan Rodrigues led the way with a two-goal outing and guided the @FlaPanthers to a 2-0 series lead in the #StanleyCup Final.#NHLStats: https://t.co/LNA3MljFgp pic.twitter.com/4BHzsgNZsa

– NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) June 11, 2024

With their 4-1 victory, the Panthers are now just two wins away from the precious trophy.

Edmonton is feeling the frustration.

Frustration creeping in for Oilers. pic.twitter.com/0rxMOsvxK6

– JayOnSC (@JayOnSC) June 11, 2024

As for the game itself, it started well for the visitors.

Mattias Ekholm broke the ice with the first shot of the match.

Another look at the goal that kicked off Game 2! #StanleyCup https://t.co/qtOAPJB70h pic.twitter.com/gkA5wg6hHc

– NHL (@NHL) June 11, 2024

It was the first and only goal scored against Sergei Bobrovsky, who is a real wall in the final.

However, the Floridian reply was not long in coming. Niko Mikkola beat Stuart Skinner midway through the second period.

WATCH Niko Mikkola’s reply pic.twitter.com/wtaJJTylSe

– TVA Sports (@TVASports) June 11, 2024

Then Evan Rodrigues decided to take matters into his own hands.

He scored not one, but two consecutive goals to give his club a two-goal lead.

EVAN RODRIGUES GIVES THE PANTHERS THE LEAD pic.twitter.com/WoDRxlpFMa

– B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) June 11, 2024

E-ROD x2

The Panthers lead 3-1 over the Oilers late in the 3rd period.

(: @NHL) pic.twitter.com/0OnvYw7YqI

– TSN (@TSN_Sports) June 11, 2024

Final score: 4-1. Sergei Bobrovsky was once again good with a performance of 18 saves on 19 shots.

Florida heads to Alberta with a 2-0 series lead. Should Kris Knoblauch make any changes to his line-up?

The next game is Thursday, 8 p.m., in Edmonton.

Prolongation

– A nice visit.

Maybe one day we’ll be seeing some of these players in the #StanleyCup Final.

Artyom Levshunov, Cayden Lindstrom, Zeev Buium, and Macklin Celebrini are in the building taking in Game 2! pic.twitter.com/VKYO4zsFy3

– NHL (@NHL) June 11, 2024

– A game number two to forget for Warren Foegele.

Luostarinen is back on the Panthers’ bench https://t.co/tbXbINdUUX

– B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) June 11, 2024

– Scorers of the match.