For the first time in eight head-to-head matchups during the Stanley Cup Final, the Oilers and Panthers are off to overtime. This the first time since 2022 that Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final has gone to overtime and 21st time overall.

The Stanley Cup Final is here, and Game 1 did not disappoint. The Edmonton Oilers hosted the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night to begin the series, and it ended up going into ov