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Evan Rodrigues, Panthers roll the Oilers: Grades, takeaways after Game 2 of the Cup Final
The series heads to Alberta with the Panthers leading 2-0. Here's what we learned in Florida's latest victory, and what to watch Thursday night.
Panthers score 4 unanswered to claim Game 2 over the Oilers
After conceding to the Oilers to start the game, Florida scores four unanswered to take a 2-0 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final.
Leon Draisaitl lays out Aleksander Barkov with elbow to head
Aleksander Barkov falls to the ice immediately after taking an elbow to the head from Leon Draisaitl.
Aaron Ekblad scores the empty-net goal as Panthers grab Game 2
Aaron Ekblad's goal gives the Panthers a 4-1 lead over the Oilers in the third period.
Evan Rodrigues' 2nd of the game gives Panthers breathing room
Evan Rodrigues scores to give the Panthers a 3-1 lead over the Oilers late in the third period.
Evan Rodrigues scores early in the 3rd to give Panthers the lead
Evan Rodrigues' perfectly placed shot gives the Panthers a 2-1 lead over the Oilers in the third period.
Florida's Niko Mikkola atones for near blunder with goal seconds later
After nearly firing in an own goal, Niko Mikkola scores on the other end moments later to bring the Panthers level.
Young fan steals the show during Oilers' coach interview
A young Panthers fan with terrific seats gets in the middle of the interview with Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch.
Mattias Ekholm scores to stun Panthers in 1st period
Mattias Ekholm scores to give the Oilers the early lead vs. the Panthers.
Warren Foegele ejected after sending Eetu Luostarinen to locker room
Edmonton's Warren Foegele is assessed a five-minute major and a game misconduct for kneeing Eetu Luostarinen in the first period.
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We uncover the Cup Final teams since 1980 that were most similar to Florida and to Edmonton, which helps us arrive at: Who has the edge?
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