Carter Verhaeghe's decisive goal in the third period propelled the Florida Panthers to a thrilling 6-5 victory over the Edmonton Oilers, marking a rematch of the Stanley Cup Final.
Despite the absence of star Aleksander Barkov, the Panthers showcased their depth with contributions from Niko Mikkola, Sam Reinhart, Jesper Boqvist, Matthew Tkachuk, and Gustav Forsling. The Oilers, led by Zach Hyman's two goals and Leon Draisaitl's strong performance, saw their five-game winning streak come to an end.