"Winning the third period in the manner in which the Oilers did was crucial, as it led to overtime and demonstrated their consistent play during a critical phase."
"They also outshot the Panthers 14-2, while having a 58.3% shot share, providing them with a sense of control they had been lacking to start."
"Their constant ability to apply pressure for the final 15 minutes paid off with Leon Draisaitl scoring the game-winner off the power play."
"They survived the Kasperi Kapanen mini-breakaway, showing resilience in pivotal moments that ultimately allowed them to secure the Game 1 victory."
In Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final, the Oilers secured a hard-fought 4-3 overtime victory against the Panthers. The turning point came in the third period, where the Oilers outperformed their opponents, outshooting them 14-2 and achieving a 58.3% shot share, leading to a game-tying goal. Leon Draisaitl ultimately scored the game-winner during overtime, highlighting the Oilers' ability to maintain offensive pressure while surviving numerous scoring chances from the Panthers, setting a competitive tone for the series ahead of Game 2.
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