By Troy Tyrell | Tsquared Personal Training | June 9, 2025
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🌊 Move over, ocean waves, this tidal wave of goals and grit was all about the Florida Panthers in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final! In front of a deafening home crowd at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, the Panthers crushed the Edmonton Oilers 6–1, grabbing a 2–1 series lead that left the Oilers gasping for air—and answers.

🔥 Brad Marchand wasted zero time proving that early birds really do get the worm, he netted the opening goal just 56 seconds into the game. That’s the kind of start we love to see, whether it’s the crack of dawn or a Monday morning HIT session. The Panthers looked lean, mean, and laser-focused, turning every shift into an exercise in power and precision.

🏋️‍♂️ The Oilers, meanwhile, got an unwanted workout of their own. Florida’s forecheck was relentless, the hits were heavy, and the net-front battles looked more like a body sculpting class than a hockey game. Carter Verhaeghe, Sam Reinhart, Sam Bennett, Aaron Ekblad, and Evan Rodrigues joined Marchand in the goal parade, each lighting the lamp and sending the home fans into a frenzy.

💪 Edmonton’s only response? A Corey Perry power-play tally that was basically a polite flex in an otherwise one-sided gym session. But hey, a bicep curl is still a bicep curl, right?

💥 As the third period rolled in, the temperature rose, physically and emotionally. Players were trading body checks like they were on sale, and the penalties? Let’s just say there were enough to make any fitness pro proud of all the extra movement and hustle. Florida’s aggressive, no-nonsense approach has been their calling card this entire playoff run, and tonight they flexed that style to the max.

📈 With a 2–1 lead, Florida’s confidence is surging like your endorphins after a killer workout. The Oilers, who came in hot after a thrilling overtime win in Game 1, looked shell-shocked. They’ll need to regroup fast before Game 4 on Thursday, June 12. It’s do-or-die time in this series—no skipping leg day now!

👊 This game was about more than just goals. It was a statement about what it takes to dominate: relentless pressure, a balanced attack, and the kind of mindset you usually reserve for pushing through that final set of burpees. Just like in the gym, it’s not about being perfect—it’s about giving everything you’ve got, one rep, one shift at a time.

🏆 For Florida, the Cup is feeling a little closer. For Edmonton, it’s a reminder that sometimes you get knocked down, but you’ve gotta get back up,faster, stronger, and ready to battle.

🌟 As always, stay tuned with WBN News for the latest updates, highlights, and a healthy dose of fitness-fueled humor along the way. Whether you’re watching the game, grinding out your workout, or sailing the open water (like me!), remember: strong bodies, strong minds, and the courage to compete—on the ice and beyond.

By Troy Tyrell, Founder of Tsquared Personal Training
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Stay strong, stay positive, and don’t forget to flex.

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