### Brad Marchand's Double-Overtime Heroics Lift Panthers to Game 2 Victory

Amid a sea of disheartened Oilers fans, one voice rang out jubilantly above the rest—Lynn Marchand, mother of Brad Marchand, whose timely goal had just clinched a crucial win for the Panthers in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. As she cheered fervently, Lynn's support for her son was evident, a hallmark trait of a dedicated hockey mom.

Brad Marchand had just scored a dramatic double-overtime goal to secure a 5-4 win for the Panthers, leveling the series at 1-1. "She is one that you need to put a muzzle on," Marchand joked after the game, acknowledging his mother's passionate support. He added, "She gets pretty amped up at the games. They've always been so supportive, like all of our parents."

The victory was a turning point for the Panthers, who had lost Game 1 in overtime and faced adversity throughout Game 2. Trailing 1-0 and 3-2 at different points in the game, the Panthers managed to take a 4-3 lead before the Oilers scored with just 18 seconds remaining to send the game into overtime. With momentum on the Oilers' side, Marchand stepped up once again to secure the win.

Marchand had scored earlier in the second period to give the Panthers a 4-3 advantage. His game-winning goal came 8:05 into the second overtime, where he beat Oilers' goaltender Stuart Skinner on a breakaway. Describing the moment, Marchand told reporters, "To be honest, I blacked out. I don't even know where it went."

The Panthers' victory was a testament to Marchand’s stellar playoff performance. "He's been incredible for us this whole playoffs, just scoring massive goals at massive times," said teammate Sam Bennett. "That one was definitely the biggest."

As Lynn Marchand celebrated from the stands at Rogers Place, the importance of family support in achieving such milestones was clear. "It's special to have them in the building," Brad Marchand reflected, hoping for more memorable moments in the future for both him and his family.