When the Florida Panthers needed a goal in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers, an unexpected hero emerged.
The Panthers and Oilers were tied 1-1 entering the third period after Nikko Mikkola scored in the second to tie the game.
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Evan Rodrigues #17 of the Florida Panthers celebrates after scoring a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the third period of game two of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena on June 10, 2024 in Sunrise, Florida. (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Then, Evan Rodrigues stepped up for the Panthers. He passed Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner about 3 minutes into the frame. But he wasn't done.
The Panthers were on a power play after a tough Leon Draisaitl penalty against Aleksander Barkov. Rodrigues scored again with his second goal of the night and third of the Stanley Cup Final. It was more than enough for the Panthers to close out the game.
Aaron Ekblad scored an empty-net goal and Florida would win the second game, 4-1.
Chants of “We Want the Cup” echoed throughout the stadium in Sunrise, Florida, as the seconds ticked down.
Brandon Montour #62 of the Florida Panthers makes a face as Evan Rodrigues #17 celebrates his goal with his teammates during the third period of game two of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers at the Amerant Bank Arena on June 10. 2024 in Sunrise, Florida. (Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images)
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Rodrigues was the first player in Panthers history to have a multi-goal game in a Stanley Cup Final.
Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky also stepped up to the plate for the second straight game. He stopped several shots from Connor McDavid, including a 1-on-1 opportunity with Matthew Tkachuk hanging over the three-time Hart Trophy winner.
“Bob” finished with 18 saves.
Connor McDavid #97 of the Edmonton Oilers has his shot stopped by Sergei Bobrovsky #72 of the Florida Panthers during the third period of game two of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena on June 10, 2024 in Sunrise, Florida. (Elsa/Getty Images)
McDavid was held scoreless once again on three shots. He had an assist on Mattias Ekholm's goal. Draisaitl had two shots and Zach Hyman had one.
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The series will head to Edmonton for Games 3 and 4 starting Thursday night. The Panthers are just two games away from winning their first Stanley Cup title.
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