Edmonton Oilers come storming back in epic, all-time great game one of the Stanley Cup final against the Florida Panthers

The Stanley Cup Final is off to an unforgettable start. On today’s episode of Locked On NHL, hosts Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies dive deep into how the Edmonton Oilers mounted a thrilling comeback to take Game 1 in overtime, led by Leon Draisaitl's heroics. We break down why the Florida Panthers shouldn’t panic, how both teams adjusted mid-game, and what it all means heading into Game 2. From Kasperi Kapanen’s relentless forechecking to Sergei Bobrovsky’s rebound struggles, and Florida’s rare discomfort under pressure from a forecheck, we cover it all. Plus, we look at how the Oilers’ defense has leveled up compared to last year, what the Panthers can adjust, and why this series has the makings of an all-time classic.

0:00 Intro: Oilers mount comeback against Panthers

5:04 Oilers' aggressive forecheck and physical play

10:32 Panthers' high-energy style and face-off dominance

15:41 Analyzing key goals and Panthers' performance

18:34 Draisaitl's impact and Oilers' power play strategy

23:19 Tkachuk's performance and Panthers' adjustments needed

27:04 Oilers' shot dominance and final thoughts

Edmonton Oilers come storming back in epic, all-time great game one of the Stanley Cup final against the Florida Panthers

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