Panthers Survive Injury to Barkov, Take 2-0 Lead Over Oilers in Stanley Cup Final

Leon Draisaitl (L) of the Edmonton Oilers shields the puck from Florida Panthers defenseman Brandon Montour during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final in Sunrise, Fla., on June 10, 2024. Wilfredo Lee/AP Photo

SUNRISE, Fla.—Edmonton star Leon Draisaitl knocked Florida star Aleksander Barkov out of the game. The Panthers made sure they responded by landing the bigger blow.

And the Stanley Cup Final took a heated turn Monday night.