Panthers take Game 5 of Stanley Cup Final
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The Florida Panthers are on the verge of being the third team in the 21st century to win two consecutive Stanley Cups.
Florida enters the Final with confidence, backed by series wins over Tampa Bay (4-1), Toronto (4-3), and Carolina (4-1). Their strong defense, led by Sergei Bobrovsky (.935 SV%, 1 shutout), has allowed just 2.29 goals per game. Head coach Paul Maurice credits their growth and structure since last season.
The Stanley Cup finals start Wednesday evening, pitting two billion-dollar teams — the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers — against each other in a best-of-seven series in a rematch of ...