In an electrifying opener, the Edmonton Oilers triumphed over the Florida Panthers 4-3 in overtime to take a 1-0 lead in the Stanley Cup Final. Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid were pivotal, combining seamlessly for the winning goal. Draisaitl's quick strike just 66 seconds into the game set the tone, marking the fastest goal in Stanley Cup Final history since 1976. Despite a spirited comeback from the Panthers, highlighted by two goals from Sam Bennett, the Oilers rallied in the third period. McDavid's brilliant assist to Mattias Ekholm leveled the game late, paving the way for a power-play overtime win following a crucial delay of game penalty against Tomas Nosek.