In a sea of surely desolate Oilers fans, Brad Marchand’s mother, Lynn, made her presence known.
“She is one that you need to put a muzzle on,” Marchand said with a laugh after the game.
The series now shifts to Sunrise, Fla., for the next two contests, beginning with Monday’s Game 3 at 8 p.m.
Perhaps there will be more celebrations in store for Brad and Lynn.
“He’s been incredible for us this whole playoffs, just scoring massive goals at massive times,” teammate Sam Bennett said.
In a sea of undoubtedly dejected Oilers supporters, Lynn, Brad Marchand’s mother, stood out.
Lynn seemingly exclaimed, “Way to go, Brad,” after witnessing her eldest son score a goal in double overtime to give the Panthers a 5-4 victory in Game 2 and tie the Stanley Cup Final at 1-1. “”.
Brad appreciates that Lynn is a hockey mom at heart, despite the fact that she can occasionally be a bit loud.
After the game, Marchand chuckled and remarked, “She is one that you need to put a muzzle on.”. At the games, she gets really excited. Like all our parents, they have always been incredibly supportive. No player in this league, in my opinion, could argue that their parents are not the primary reason they are here, the sacrifices they make, and when you go on a journey as a team, reach the Finals, and go on a run, it’s not just for you; it’s for everyone who helped you get here and all of your loved ones who are enjoying the moment, whether they are present or not. Having them in the building is special, but we also hope to make many wonderful memories in the future. “”.
Given the likelihood that her son’s goal saved the Panthers’ season, Lynn had every reason to celebrate Friday night in Edmonton.
After losing Game 1 in overtime, the reigning champions fell behind 1-0 and 3-2 twice in Game 2, but they came back to take a 4-3 lead before the final minute was disastrous.
The Oilers had the upper hand going into the sudden-death overtime session after forcing overtime with a goal with eighteen seconds left.
In the second period, Marchand gave the Panthers a 4-3 lead. He then defeated Stuart Skinner on a breakaway to end the game 8:05 into the second overtime.
Marchand admitted to the TNT crew, “I honestly blacked out.”. “I have no idea where it disappeared to. “”.
“It’s a good one to win,” he later told reporters. enjoyed our performance tonight. “.”.
While Lynn gave her all from the stands at Rogers Place, Marchand’s teammates surrounded him to celebrate the decisive victory on the road.
Sunrise, Florida is the new setting for the series. for the following two games, starting with Game 3 on Monday at 8 p.m. M. ET. .
Maybe Brad and Lynn will have more occasions to celebrate.
Teammate Sam Bennett remarked, “He’s been superb for us throughout the playoffs, just scoring huge goals at huge times.”. The largest one was undoubtedly that one. “”.
