One thing I’ve noticed about the Panthers is how clean and clinical their defensive zone clearances are. I know every team does the little chips off the wall to clear but something about the way Florida does it or the awareness to pass it across the d zone for better chip opportunities if it isn’t there on one side is beautiful to watch.
That surely frustrates the Oilers who barely spend time in Floridas zone unless McDavid or someone is flying in with possession, otherwise it’s small entries, small chipped out clearances and everyone having to get back onside and trying again.
This plus the way they forecheck and their speed…Panthers are a treat to watch and completely deserve the cup. They’re tiers above any other team I’ve watched this year ( to be fair I mostly just watched Oilers series and how awful teams played them).
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