The opening game of the Stanley Cup Final rematch between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers is now complete.
In a captivating, back-and-forth battle, Leon Draisaitl scored the winning goal in overtime, securing a Game 1 victory for the Edmonton Oilers against the Florida Panthers.
With this triumph, Edmonton has become the first Canadian team to win Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final since the Vancouver Canucks achieved it in 2011. Additionally, it marks the first occasion since 1990 – the year they last lifted Lord Stanley`s Cup – that the Oilers have held a series lead in the Final.
After rallying from a 3-1 deficit to send the game into overtime, the dramatic comeback and the intense action of the series opener left the sports world in awe on social media. Here`s a look at some of the widespread reactions to the Oilers` win.
