Panthers’ Nixed Goal Highlights Second-Period Struggles

The Florida Panthers are struggling in Game 6, their third shot at winning the Stanley Cup.

They haven’t had much luck either. A disallowed goal and multiple defensive errors have put them behind the Edmonton Oilers, 3-0, going into the third period.

Adam Henrique scored just 46 seconds into the second period, pushing the Oilers ahead by two goals. Then, only ten seconds later, Aleksander Barkov seemed to give hope to his team by scoring. But after a review prompted by Kris Knoblauch’s challenge, officials ruled it offside . The goal was taken back, keeping Edmonton’s lead at 2-0.

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Fans might feel frustrated seeing their team struggle like this. The Panthers’ defense has been shaky and they can’t seem to catch a break. It’s like they’re fighting not just the Oilers but also bad luck.

As if things couldn’t get worse for Florida, more defensive lapses followed. They need to tighten up if they want any chance of turning this game around.

Sometimes it’s hard to watch your favorite team go through tough times on such a big stage. What do you think about how this game is going?

Alex Thompson
Alex Thompson
Alex Thompson is a Senior Writer for HockeyMonitor. With a background in Sports Media, Alex joined the team in 2022. He focuses on providing the latest hockey news, game scores, and fresh NHL trade rumors.

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