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Stanley Cup Final: Panthers stifle Oilers to take 2-0 series lead on big night by Evan Rodrigues

If Game 1 was about Sergei Bobrovsky, Game 2 belonged to Florida's entire defense.

The Panthers stifled Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers Monday night to secure a 4-1 win in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. Evan Rodrigues scored two goals, while Florida secured a 29-19 advantage in shots on goal. The Panthers now hold a commanding 2-0 lead with the series scheduled to shift to Edmonton for Game 3.

Oilers strike first despite stagnant offense

Florida set the tone early, tallying six shots on goal before Edmonton posted its first.