Panthers Call in Veteran Okposo for NHL Game 7 Stanley Cup Showdown

Monday, June 24th, 2024

In the decisive Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final, the Florida Panthers have called upon 36-year-old Kyle Okposo to make an impact.

Okposo, who joined the team from Buffalo at the trade deadline, has contributed two points in 16 playoff games. He steps in for Nick Cousins, who played in his place during Game 6.

Coach Paul Maurice highlights the decision as being based on hockey merits, admitting the challenge of benching a player for such a critical game. Okposo is in pursuit of his first Stanley Cup win after a 17-year career.

The Panthers are determined to avoid the fate of becoming one of the few teams to lose a series after holding a 3-0 lead in the Stanley Cup Final.

Maurice regards Game 7 as a distinctive event, incomparable to other high-stress matches, and anticipates an aggressive start from both sides.

Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky took part in an optional skate following his absence from practice on Sunday. Maurice commends Bobrovsky's Game 6 performance and aims to reduce short-handed breakaway opportunities.

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