The Panthers have been making quick work taking down the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Finals. After an almost unbeatable performance from Florida's goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, they are leading the series 2-0.
Despite their early success, Florida's remaining team is still in for a struggle in Game 3. NHL Insider Emily Kaplan has revealed that the Panthers faced major weather-related delays before finally taking off for Edmonton. This means they will have far less rest time in the city compared to the home team.
Arriving late to Edmonton for a road game is bad enough. However, this Stanley Cup Final has the furthest distance between the two teams. With a trip over 2,500 miles, the Panthers will undoubtedly still be working through jetlag by the time they hit the ice.
With all possible obstacles in their way, the Panthers may be in for more than a monsoon in tomorrow night's Stanley Cup Finals matchup against the Edmonton Oilers. However, if it goes anything like the last two games, Florida's delay could be nothing more than a minor inconvenience.
