With margin for error thin in Cup Final, Panthers need to regroup after Game 1 overtime loss
Briefly

In a tightly contested Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, the Edmonton Oilers came from behind to defeat the Florida Panthers 4-3 in overtime. Florida led 3-1 early in the second period, thanks to goals from Sam Bennett and Brad Marchand. However, a series of mistakes, including a crucial third-period penalty, allowed the Oilers to tie the game and ultimately win with Leon Draisaitl's goal. This match highlighted the razor-thin margins for error in a championship series and underscored the significance of capitalizing on opponents' mistakes.
Edmonton capitalized on the Florida Panthers' mistakes in Game 1, ultimately winning 4-3 in overtime thanks to Leon Draisaitl's game-winning goal.
The Panthers had a multi-goal lead but could not maintain their advantage as Edmonton rallied to tie the game and then win in overtime.
Brad Marchand noted that Stanley Cup Final matches hinge on mistakes, and Edmonton adeptly exploited Florida's blunders to secure the overtime victory.
Despite dominating shots on goal, the Panthers faltered in the third period, demonstrating the fragile nature of momentum in the Stanley Cup Final.
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