The Florida Panthers edged closer to a second consecutive Stanley Cup triumph with a decisive 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 5 of the finals. Brad Marchand led the charge with a pair of goals, while Sam Bennett, Sam Reinhart, and Eetu Luostarinen contributed one each. Sergei Bobrovsky ensured a solid defense, stopping 19 shots as the Panthers moved to a 3-2 series lead.

Although Connor McDavid and Corey Perry found the net in the final period, it was not enough for Edmonton, who faced a daunting task to overcome last year's champions. With Game 6 set in Sunrise, Florida, the Panthers need just one more win to secure the championship once again, while the Oilers aim to force a decisive Game 7 back in Edmonton.