The first game of the Stanley Cup Final rematch is now complete.
Leon Draisaitl scored the winning goal in overtime, securing Game 1 for the Edmonton Oilers against the Florida Panthers in a highly contested match.
This victory makes Edmonton the first Canadian team to win the opening game of the Stanley Cup Final since the Vancouver Canucks did so in 2011. It also marks the first time the Oilers have held a series lead in the Cup Final since their last championship win in 1990.
After trailing 3-1 and mounting a successful comeback, the intensity of the series opener left social media buzzing. Here are some notable reactions from the sports world following the Oilers` victory.
Tristan Blackwood