Brad Marchand has been nothing short of spectacular for the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final, and this carried over to Game 5 against the Edmonton Oilers. Marchand was a significant reason for the Panthers' huge win, as he scored two goals, including Florida's eventual game-winner. 

With this monster performance, Marchand now has six goals in five games against the Oilers this series and has entered the NHL record book because of it. 

According to Sportsnet's Chris Johnston, Marchand is now only the second player in NHL history to score at least five goals in two different Stanley Cup Finals in the last 59 years. The only other player to do so was NHL legend Mario Lemieux. 

Brad Marchand joins Mario Lemieux as the only players in NHL history to score five goals in multiple Stanley Cup Finals in the last 59 years.

— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) June 15, 2025

When noting that Lemieux is one of the greatest players to ever play in the NHL, there is no question that Marchand achieving this is very impressive. No. 63's play this Stanley Cup Final is a big reason why the Panthers are up 3-2 in the series.

Marchand has been such an excellent addition for the Panthers since they acquired him from the Boston Bruins at the 2025 NHL trade deadline. In 22 games this post-season, he now has 10 goals, 20 points, and a plus-18 rating. It will now be fascinating to see if he can stay hot and help the Panthers lift the Stanley Cup again from here. 

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As the Edmonton Oilers fight to keep their Stanley Cup dreams alive in Sunrise on Tuesday, they’ll go into Game 6 knowing that they have one of the most clutch scorers in the game on their side.

While he didn’t previously have this tool in his toolkit, Leon Draisaitl has developed a knack for scoring in overtime in these playoffs. His sudden-death winners in Games 1 and 4 against the Florida Panthers put him in a group of just five players in NHL history to score multiple overtime goals in the Stanley Cup Final. His shots also ended Game 4 of Round 1 against the Los Angeles Kings and Game 2 of Round 2 against the Vegas Golden Knights, making his four overtime goals in 2025 an all-time record for a single post-season. 

Nobody has ever scored more in playoff overtime than Joe Sakic. The Hockey Hall of Famer and current president of hockey operations for the Colorado Avalanche ended eight games in extra time for the team during his 20-year playing career.

In just two months, Draisaitl has gotten himself halfway to that benchmark. At age 29, about to start his eight-year contract extension next season, he still has a lot of hockey ahead of him. 

Points have always come easily to the big German, who won the Art Ross Trophy in 2020 and just logged his fourth 50-goal NHL season in his 11-year career. His 52 goals, in only 71 games played in 2024-25, earned him his first Rocket Richard trophy. He’s one of just four active players with multiple 50-goal campaigns, along with Alex Ovechkin (nine), and Auston Matthews and Steven Stamkos (two each).

For Draisaitl, it’s not just how many, but when. Eleven of his 52 goals this year were game-winners, tying Mark Scheifele of the Winnipeg Jets. Of those, a league-leading six came in overtime.

Zoom out, and the trend holds. Since his first full season in 2015-16, Draisaitl leads the NHL with 19 overtime goals, and his 71 game-winners in that time are second only to his best bud Connor McDavid (72)

Despite Saturday’s 5-2 setback, Draisaitl and McDavid are currently tied for the 2025 playoff scoring lead, each with 33 points in 21 games. Draisaitl’s 11 goals are the most on the Oilers and second only to Sam Bennett (15) in the 2025 playoffs. 

McDavid carries the reputation as the league’s slickest skater, but Draisaitl is no slouch. Look at his NHL Edge stats for the playoffs, and you’ll see that his ability to generate bursts of high speed is right up with the very best — and that he does it often. And while Draisaitl doesn’t possess a particularly hard shot, he shoots often — and is uncannily accurate. 

A statistical analysis shows that’s because he has been able to get into high-danger areas, where his odds of success are greater. When he’s there, he increases his chances of success with a quick release that catches goalies off guard, not in optimal position.

Over the last three playoffs, Draisaitl has produced 34 goals and 82 points in 58 games. Those are massive numbers during the toughest hockey of the year. He’s seven goals ahead of second-place Bennett and second in points behind McDavid. Matthew Tkachuk is the highest-ranking non-Oiler, at 68 points. 

This spring, Carter Verhaeghe has added three more game-winning goals to bring his career total to 10. That list includes three straight winners to close out the Washington Capitals in 2022 and, most dramatically, the Game 7 OT dagger against Boston in 2023. 

For all of Bennett and Brad Marchand’s heroics in these playoffs, Verhaeghe retains the title of Florida’s ‘Captain Clutch’ — and could very well have more tricks up his sleeve.

If the Panthers have one weakness, it’s closing out a playoff series. In the 2024 final, of course, they let the Oilers off the mat from a 0-3 deficit and extended the proceedings all the way to Game 7. This year, they needed two tries to eliminate both the Toronto Maple Leafs, after going up 3-2 in the second round, and the Carolina Hurricanes after taking a 3-0 lead in the conference final.

That leaves the door open for Edmonton, just a crack.

In the next week, legends will be made and reputations will be secured. For the Oilers, their best chance to bring the series back to Rogers Place and potentially capture Canada’s first Cup since 1993 likely lives on the sneaky stick of Leon Draisaitl.

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Happy fathers day Vancouver Canucks fans! Today, let’s help celebrate some fatherly moments in the past couple of seasons in Canucks history. From Conor Garland’s impressive effort against the New York Rangers only a day before the birth of his first son, to Max Sasson’s father chiming in on the pronunciation of their last name, here are some memorable father-related moments from the past two seasons. 

Arshdeep Bains Makes NHL Debut On Father’s Trip 

Bains made his NHL debut last season in a 3–1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on February 20, 2024. What made this debut even more special, however, is the fact that it coincided with the Canucks’ annual fathers trip. This meant that Kuldip, Bains’ father, was able to take in his son’s first NHL game live despite not being in Vancouver. 

“It’s every kid’s dream to make their dad proud,” Bains told Sportsnet after his first NHL game.  

“We are so proud. The whole town is behind him, everyone is calling — it’s unreal,” Bains’ father said to CBC News before the game last year. 

Since his memorable debut, Bains has made a great impression on the Canucks organizations. He scored his first NHL goal on October 26, 2024 in a 4–3 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins. As well, he has been a force throughout Abbotsford’s Calder Cup Playoff run, leading his team in assists with 11 in 19 games.  

Phil Di Giuseppe Scores First NHL Playoff Goal After Birth Of Child  

The Canucks were deep in the middle of their Division Final series against the Edmonton Oilers in 2024 when Di Giuseppe and his wife welcomed their second child. At the time of the birth, Vancouver led the series 2–1, though they surrendered Game 4 to the Oilers while in Edmonton. Di Giuseppe came back into the lineup for Game 5, ultimately scoring his first NHL playoff goal and helping his team take a 3–2 series lead. 

“It just makes what we do even more meaningful and that much more special, that they can come see me at work,” Di Giuseppe told The Hockey News back in January about being a father during the season. “Obviously, they’re a little too young now. So I would assume the guys with older kids get a greater sense of how proud that must feel. You know, just getting their chance to watch their dad go to work.” 

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Vancouver was in a state of mild chaos the morning of November 19, 2024. The organization had just announced that J.T. Miller would be taking an indefinite leave of absence, making them even more shorthanded considering Brock Boeser had already been out for a couple of weeks at this time. Garland’s status for the game was questionable as well, as his wife, Meghan, had been admitted to the hospital in anticipation of birthing the couple’s first child. After some deliberation, Garland decided to play. 

While the Canucks ultimately lost this game 4–3, Garland was one of the team’s stars. He scored the 3–3 game-tying goal and logged 20:58 minutes played in the match. Almost immediately after, he rushed back to the hospital and welcomed his first child the morning after. True to his love for sharks and the movie Jaws, the Canucks forward named his son Quint after one of the movie’s characters. 

To add to this memorable moment, Quint’s godfather is none other than Canucks captain Quinn Hughes. 

Max Sasson’s Father, Alan, Has Given The Team Lots To Talk About 

Many have discussed the impact of players called up to the Canucks throughout the season, with many of these players making their NHL debuts as a result of this. One underrated part of this process has been the joy shown by not just the player, but those around them who are undoubtedly proud of their accomplishments. Sasson made his NHL debut on November 23, 2024 against the Ottawa Senators, and nabbed his first NHL point in a play that made his father jump out of his seat in excitement. 

Max Sasson watching his dad react to his first NHL point is too good 😂 pic.twitter.com/ZiwmcquprW

— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) November 24, 2024

Another moment from this season that stuck out actually took place due to a change in Sportsnet’s Canucks broadcast. During the December 28, 2024 broadcast of the Canucks’ 5–4 overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken, host Dan Murphy and commentators John Shorthouse and Dave Tomlinson notably changed their pronunciation of “Sasson.” By Vancouver’s next home broadcast, the pronunciation had changed back to how they had originally been saying it. 

“I inadvertently introduced myself old school,” Sasson’s father, Alan, explained on X regarding the pronunciation mix-up. 

While the pronunciation saga was short-lived, it was still a fun moment while it happened. 

Bonus: Former Canuck Chris Tanev Almost Came Back To Vancouver During Off-Season, According To Father

The final moment on this list involves a player who spent a decade with the Canucks. Tanev, who signed his entry-level contract with Vancouver as an undrafted free agent back in June of 2010, joined the Calgary Flames back in 2020 after signing a four-year deal in free agency. With this deal ending in 2024, after a quick stint with the Dallas Stars in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Tanev had a few choices regarding which team he could sign with next. While he ultimately committed to his hometown Toronto Maple Leafs, father Mike Tanev noted that his son had almost come back to his first NHL team. 

“When Chris went to Dallas, we had a decision to make this summer. There were three teams,” Tanev’s dad explained on the show Donnie and Dhali back in February of 2025. “There was Vancouver — obviously, huge interest from Vancouver — Toronto and Dallas. The family thing makes sense. How close was Vancouver? I don’t know. But I can tell you [Vancouver] was one of the three teams that Christopher had to choose from.” 

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The Florida Panthers picked up a big 5-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final. With this, the Panthers now have a 3-2 lead in the series, and they can thank former Philadelphia Flyers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky for that.

Bobrovsky had a strong night for the Panthers in Game 5, saving 19 out of 21 Oilers shots. With this, the former Flyers goaltender now sports a 15-7 record, a 2.26 goals-against average, and a .912 save percentage in 22 playoff games this campaign.

Bobrovsky has also tied an incredible NHL playoff record with his latest victory. According to NHL Public Relations, Bobrovsky has tied an NHL record by recording 10 wins in one post-season. The other goalies who have achieved this feat are Jordan Binnington (St. Louis Blues, 2019), Braden Holtby (Washington Capitals, 2018), Jonathan Quick (Los Angeles Kings, 2012), Miikka Kiprusoff (Calgary Flames, 2004), and Martin Brodeur (New Jersey Devils, 1995 & 2000). 

Sergei Bobrovsky tied the NHL record for most road wins in a single postseason by a goaltender (10), last achieved by Jordan Binnington with the 2019 Blues.#NHLStats: https://t.co/FMaf4VeOStpic.twitter.com/8wZYVWDAOT

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) June 15, 2025

Bobrovsky has been on an excellent playoff run with the Panthers this year, and tying this impressive NHL record only demonstrates that further. It will now be interesting to see if the former Flyer can stay hot and lead the Panthers to their second straight Stanley Cup championship from here.

In two seasons with the Flyers from 2010-11 to 2011-12, Bobrovsky recorded a 42-23-10 record, a .909 save percentage, and a 2.73 goals-against average in 83 games. 

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Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins defenseman Mac Hollowell has signed a one-year deal in Russia with Lokomotiv Yaroslavl, it was announced earlier this week. 

Hollowell, a 2018 fourth-round pick of the Toronto Maple Leafs, spent this season with the Penguins, scoring one goal and adding 30 assists for 31 points in 56 regular season games. Over a total of 244 career AHL regular season games with the Penguins, Hartford Wolf Pack and the Toronto Marlies, Hollowell has collected 14 goals and 122 assists for 136 points. 

Having turned pro at the end of the 2018-19 season, Hollowell appeared in six NHL games, all with the Maple Leafs. In those games, Hollowell collected two assists. Prior to making the jump to the AHL, Hollowell played parts of five seasons in the OHL with the Soo Greyhounds. 

With Hollowell heading for the KHL, this will be his first foray overseas. A talented, puck-moving defender, Hollowell hasn't been able to make it back to the NHL but should be able to go over and have success in Russia as soon as he steps out onto the ice.  

A pair of forwards who have been members of the Zurich Lions back-to-back championships in Switzerland and the team’s Champions Hockey League title this past season have signed contracts with NHL clubs this weekend.

On Saturday, it was 20-year-old Austrian Vinzenz Rohrer, the Montreal Canadiens’ third-round pick in 2022, who signed a three-year entry-level deal with the club. While that deal was fully expected, the following day’s announcement – that 29-year-old Finn Juho Lammikko had signed a one-year contract with the New Jersey Devils – apparently caught Zurich sports director Sven Leuenberger off guard.

“This departure was not planned – as a sports director, you are somewhat powerless in this agreement,” said Leuenberger. “But Juho has earned the chance to return to the NHL with his good play with us, and I understand that he wants to take it. I wish him the best of luck.”

Lammikko had signed a three-year contract extension with Zurich last December, but European contracts typically include escape clauses if the player receives an NHL offer.

Swiss Champs Sign Two Ex-NHLers To Multi-Year Contract ExtensionsThe ZSC Lions have signed two forwards with NHL experience to contract extensions, the Zurich-based National League club announced on Friday. They are 28-year-old Finnish center Juho Lammikko, who has signed for three extra years and 30-year-old Swedish right winger Jesper Frödén, who has added two.

Lammikko’s departure frees up an import spot on Zurich’s roster, and Leuenberger indicated that the club will try to find a replacement. Rohrer, who has played in Switzerland since he was 12, is considered a domestic player in Switzerland.

While it’s his first NHL contract, this will not be Rohrer’s first experience playing on North America, as he played two seasons with the OHL’s Ottawa 67’s. Over the past two seasons back in Switzerland, he has recorded 55 points in 132 National League regular-season and playoff games. He has also represented Switzerland in each of the last two IIHF World Championships.

This will be Lammikko’s third tour of duty in North America. Originally a third-round pick of the Florida Panthers in 2014, the 6-foot-3, 203-pound Lammikko has 26 points in 159 NHL regular-season games with Florida and the Vancouver Canucks, mostly in the role of a fourth-line winger. Over the past three seasons, he has 131 points in 176 National League regular-season and playoff games. He has represented Finland in four World Championships, winning two gold medals.

Photo © Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports: Juho Lammikko playing for the Vancouver Canucks in the 2021-22 season.

Vinzenz Rohrer on Austrian team, his summer & coming seasonAustrian forward Vinzenz Rohrer was the Montreal Canadiens’ third-round pick in 2022 and is just coming off his first professional season for the ZSC Lions in Switzerland’s National League. After a solid rookie campaign as part of a national championship team, the 19-year-old was selected to play in his first IIHF World Championship in May for an Austrian team that surprised many people and came agonizingly close to reaching the quarterfinals.

The Pittsburgh Penguins re-signed Boko Imama to a one-year contract earlier this week. The 28-year-old forward could have become an unrestricted free agent (UFA) on July 1, but he will instead be staying put after signing this new deal.

With the Penguins extending Imama, let's look at three more of their pending free agents who they could also re-sign before the start of next month. 

Philip Tomasino

Philip Tomasino is a pending restricted free agent (RFA) who the Penguins will likely want to keep around. After being acquired by the Penguins from the Nashville Predators in November, the 23-year-old forward showed good promise. In 50 games with the Penguins following the move, he recorded 11 goals and 23 points. 

With the Penguins needing young, skilled forwards, Tomasino would be a good player for them to re-sign on a bridge deal. The 2019 first-round pick is also still young enough where he could hit a new level.

Matt Grzelcyk 

Matt Grzelcyk is the Penguins' most notable pending UFA remaining. When looking at the numbers he produced from the point this campaign, it is fair to wonder if Pittsburgh could try to bring him back. In 82 games this season, he scored one goal and set new career highs with 39 assists and 40 points.

On a short-term deal, Grzelcyk could be worth holding on to. However, with Grzelcyk being 31 years old and the Penguins retooling, they could very well opt to find a younger replacement, especially if the Massachusetts native's asking price is too high. 

Conor Timmins 

Conor Timmins will be an interesting player to keep an eye on over the next few weeks. After being acquired by the Penguins from the Toronto Maple Leafs at the 2025 NHL trade deadline, Timmins was solid. In 17 games with the Penguins, he posted one goal, seven points, and a plus-9 rating.

With how Timmins finished the year with the Penguins, it would not be too surprising if they ended up re-signing him to an affordable new deal. 

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