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Aug 20, 2023

Stanley Cup Twitter Users React To Vegas Pounding Florida

Jonathan Marchessault scored two goals and was credited with an assist, leading

Jonathan Marchessault scored two goals and was credited with an assist, leading the Vegas Golen Knights to a 7-2 victory over the besieged Florida Panthers on Monday in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup finals.

After a stirring series opener, NHL fans were eager for the opening faceoff …

Is it time for puck drop yet? 😩 #StanleyCup

How many goals will there be tonight? Watch at 8p ET on @NHL_On_TNT, @Sportsnet, and @TVASports to find out. 😉

(🎨: @r4thbone) pic.twitter.com/gxycdKUpX8

— NHL (@NHL) June 5, 2023

During the teams’ Monday morning skates, the Panthers appeared comfortable being down 1-0 and Vegas’ Jack Eichel looked eager to continue his effective two-way play …

NHL Morning Skate: #StanleyCup Final Edition – June 5, 2023

▪️ @FlaPanthers aim to even series before going back to Sunrise▪️ @GoldenKnights‘ Eichel looks to build off 2-point Final debut▪️ Vegas welcomes 4 top #NHLDraft prospects for Game 2#NHLStats: https://t.co/Wq1e126Jad pic.twitter.com/hU49SR41D8

— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) June 5, 2023

Vegas’ Shea Theodore wanted some privacy …

WAIT SHEA DON’T

THIS PHONE WAS EXPENSIVE

😂 pic.twitter.com/dS9e9NP5sW

— z – Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) June 4, 2023

The Panthers arrived striving to become the fourth team in the past six Cup finals to rebound from a series-opening loss …

The @FlaPanthers are in the house for Game 2! 😼 #StanleyCup

🇺🇸: @NHL_On_TNT ➡️ https://t.co/LaJpv7c3yx #NHLonTNT🇨🇦: @Sportsnet ➡️ https://t.co/uEVY6yXLpz pic.twitter.com/vFhnxKI8E6

— NHL (@NHL) June 5, 2023

The Panthers found out early they would be in trouble when they lost much of their on-ice grit …

Update: Panthers defenseman Radko Gudas will not return to tonight's game.

— Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) June 6, 2023

With Radko Gudas sidelined after just 2:11 of ice time, Marchessault discovered a little more room to operate on the power play …

IT’S JONATHAN MARCHESSAULT ONCE AGAIN! 🎯 #StanleyCup

🇺🇸: @NHL_on_TNT ➡️ https://t.co/LaJpv7cBo5 #NHLonTNT🇨🇦: @Sportsnet ➡️ https://t.co/uEVY6yYjf7 pic.twitter.com/jOnN7wmRMt

— NHL (@NHL) June 6, 2023

There's only one way to describe Marchessault's play in the playoffs: El fuego …

Jonathan Marchessault (@JMarchessault18) is HOT, HOT, HOT right now. 🔥 #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/TOVNol3OeK

— NHL (@NHL) June 6, 2023

When Alec Martinez scores a postseason goal, you know it's a big one …

Alec Martinez scored his first #StanleyCup Final goal since 2014, when he netted the Cup-clinching tally in double overtime of Game 5 for the Kings.#NHLStats: https://t.co/sZO3gF6lHu pic.twitter.com/dVp0mdBq8s

— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) June 6, 2023

Four of the NHL's top draft prospects attended Game 2 to get a feel for the Stanley Cup atmosphere …

The top three-ranked North American Skaters and the No. 1-ranked International Skater for the 2023 Upper Deck #NHLDraft are attending Game 2 of the #StanleyCup Final tonight in Las Vegas. 🧵 pic.twitter.com/SsRQWTTbp5

— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) June 6, 2023

With the league's future stars watching, the Panthers continued to get pummeled …

The goals keep on rollin’ here in the second period! 😮‍💨

It's 3-0 for the @GoldenKnights! #StanleyCup

🇺🇸: @NHL_on_TNT ➡️ https://t.co/LaJpv7cBo5 #NHLonTNT🇨🇦: @Sportsnet ➡️ https://t.co/uEVY6yYjf7 pic.twitter.com/QAYR4w9FMq

— NHL (@NHL) June 6, 2023

Vegas captain Mark Stone created Brett Howden's scoring play, first without a stick, then with one …

It's been ALL Vegas in this one almost through 2 periods 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ziHqyDMvBI

— NHLonTNT (@NHL_On_TNT) June 6, 2023

Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky yielded four goals on 13 shots Monday before being pulled …

Vegas makes it 4-0.

Alex Lyon is now in net.

— Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) June 6, 2023

Attending his second game at "The Fortress," NFL player Davante Adams was impressed with the environment …

Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams is LOVING the Golden Knights’ huge lead in Game 2 🏈 pic.twitter.com/SUbmwH9xsd

— NHLonTNT (@NHL_On_TNT) June 6, 2023

The Panthers attempted a third-period rally …

Cats strike 14 seconds into the 3rd period.

Lundell cuts the deficit to 4-1.

— Jameson Olive (@JamesonCoop) June 6, 2023

But then Marchessault did it again …

you can't stop him, you can only hope to contain him 😤 pic.twitter.com/tWQoSa2j4w

— z – Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) June 6, 2023

And the Golden Knights’ fans celebrated all the action leading to a 2-0 series advantage …

Just @ChanceNHL having the time of his life at the #StanleyCup Final 😂🤘 pic.twitter.com/N1XzJsfm3O

— z – Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) June 6, 2023

The NHL endured four consecutive Cup sweeps (1995-98), but there hasn't been one since …

The last hockey team to win the Stanley Cup in a sweep? The 1998 Detroit Red Wings.

The team before that? The ’97 Wings. pic.twitter.com/6W7hN59gqJ

— Chillindamos (@Chillindamos1) June 3, 2023

This is the perfect way to represent Sin City's Stanley Cup action …

This is basically Vegas in one photo 😂 pic.twitter.com/9Fx6KDOsfl

— z – Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) June 6, 2023

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