Oilers, Panthers and Cup Final
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Luostarinen sent the puck bouncing and rolling nearly the full length of the ice in the final stretch of Game 5 Saturday night. And when it went in the empty net to seal the 5-2 win against the Oilers, the Panthers could do something they hadn’t all night.
There were no blown leads this time as the Florida Panthers down the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 behind Brad Marchand and a defensive gem.
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Calvin Pickard is expected to start Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers on Saturday, according to multiple reports. Pickard was reportedly seen in the starter's net during the team's morning skate on Saturday.
It's hard to place much blame on Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner for the three goals he allowed in Game 4. But his benching provided a spark.