The Florida Panthers play Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers on June 4. Getting a win in this contest would be huge for the Panthers, so they will need all of their players to be on their A-game for this matchup.
If the Panthers hope to pick up a victory against the red-hot Oilers, they will undoubtedly need these three players to shine.
Sergei Bobrovsky
Sergei Bobrovsky is undoubtedly a major X-factor for Game 1 against the Oilers. If the 36-year-old continues his hot streak during it, this would certainly help the Panthers' chances of winning.
Bobrovsky has been on an excellent run as of late, as he has had a .920 save percentage or better in five out of his last six starts. The Panthers will need him to keep up this kind of excellent play in Game 1 from here.
Aleksander Barkov
Aleksander Barkov will be another Panther to watch during this contest. The star center is the Panthers' best two-way forward, and they will need him to help shut down the Oilers' top superstars, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.
The Panthers will also be hoping that Barkov will stay hot offensively in this contest. The 29-year-old has been excellent this post-season, recording six goals, 17 points, and a plus-4 rating in 17 contests.
Matthew Tkachuk
Good things happen for the Panthers when Matthew Tkachuk is playing at his best, so they will be hoping he does just that in Game 1 against the Oilers. Not only is he an elite offensive player, but he is also incredibly difficult to play against because of his extremely gritty style of play. They will be looking for him to provide plenty of plenty against the Oilers in Game 1.
Tkachuk is also entering this contest on a hot streak, as he has recorded two goals and seven points in his last five games alone.
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