Panthers Lead Stanley Cup Final 2-1 Over Oilers | U.S. Open & NFL Updates

The Florida Panthers are showing why they’re a force to be reckoned with in this year’s Stanley Cup Final, crushing the Edmonton Oilers 6-1 in Game 3 to take a 2-1 series lead.

Brad Marchand got things started just 56 seconds in, and the Panthers never looked back.

The game turned ugly for Edmonton, who racked up a staggering 85 minutes in penalties – one of the highest totals ever seen in a Stanley Cup Final game.

What made this win special? The Panthers got contributions from everyone. Six different players scored goals, and 12 different Panthers recorded at least a point. That’s the kind of team effort that wins championships.

For the first time this postseason, Edmonton’s superstar duo of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl were held without a point. That’s pretty remarkable considering how they’ve dominated throughout the playoffs.

The Panthers have now won four games by 5 or more goals this postseason – that’s tied for the second-most in NHL playoff history.

Looking ahead to the U.S. Open, golf’s toughest test kicks off in less than 48 hours at the legendary Oakmont Country Club. With its infamous "church pew" bunkers and rough so thick it swallows golf balls whole, players are in for a real challenge.

Scottie Scheffler enters as the clear favorite, and for good reason. He’s won three of his last four tournaments, including the PGA Championship. After a week of rest, he looks ready to tackle Oakmont’s brutal layout.

Keep an eye on Ben Griffin as a potential dark horse. He’s been on fire lately with three straight top-8 finishes, including a win and a second place. At 55-1 odds, he could be worth a bet.

In baseball, the Red Sox finally called up their top prospect Roman Anthony. The 21-year-old had a tough debut (0-for-4 with an error), but don’t let that fool you – this kid can play. He was crushing it in Triple-A with a .288 average and 10 homers, and recently hit a mammoth 497-foot grand slam.

NFL mandatory minicamps are starting today for most teams. While some stars might skip out (despite potential fines), it’s our last look at these teams before training camp starts in about six weeks.

The 49ers will be watching Christian McCaffrey closely. The star running back dealt with some tough injuries last year, and at 29, how he looks in camp could tell us a lot about their chances this season.