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Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers fell on Monday night in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. Though the Florida Panthers lost Aleksander Barkov, they won thanks to two goals from Evan Rodrigues. Now, Edmonton has its back against the wall as the series shifts to Western Canada. Many expected much more from Edmonton […]

It’s easy to pinpoint what went wrong for the Oilers and what is to blame for their Game 2 loss in the Stanley Cup Final. Hockey can be a confusing sport. The Oilers outshot the Panthers 32-17 in Game 1 but suffered a 3-0 defeat. In Game 2, the Oilers had just seven shots compared […]

The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers have gone to war in Game 2. The 2024 Stanley Cup Final has been intense and chaotic since the puck dropped. And unfortunately, that has led to some injury scares on the ice. One injury scare revolving around Edmonton defenseman Darnell Nurse has a positive update, though. Nurse collected […]

The Edmonton Oilers’ run to the Stanley Cup Final hasn’t been good news for Warren Foegele or his agent, as the forward was out of the lineup for their comeback in the Western Conference Final. Foegele’s poor play in the playoffs may have hurt his free-agency options, but you never know what players are dealing […]

Leon Draisaitl and his Edmonton Oilers looked great in the franchise’s first Stanley Cup Final game in 18 years on Saturday night — but it wasn’t enough to beat a possessed Sergei Bobrovsky and the Florida Panthers in Game 1. The Russian netminder stymied the high-flying Oilers offense in front of the home crowd, making […]

The Edmonton Oilers are hoping to knot up their Stanley Cup Final series up with the Florida Panthers on Monday night after they suffered a 3-0 loss in Game 1 on Saturday night. And as they look for ways to get back on track, they could be plotting an interesting lineup change when it comes […]

Aleksander Barkov has been a critical piece of the Florida Panthers since he was drafted No. 2 overall by the franchise back in 2013. And just over a decade into his tenure in Sunrise, the Finnish superstar is on the verge of helping the Cats avenge last year’s Stanley Cup Final loss and bringing a […]

The Edmonton Oilers had high hopes heading into the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers, however they suffered a 3-0 Game 1 loss. Head coach Kris Knoblauch figured out Edmonton’s lineup at the Western Conference Final’s midway point with the right mix of defense pairings and forward depth. The loss didn’t show how the […]

The Edmonton Oilers failed to find the back of the net in their 3-0 loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, but the team, specifically Leon Draisaitl and coach Kris Knoblauch remain confident that they will be able to break through and beat Sergei Bobrovsky. “He’s a good goalie,” […]

The Edmonton Oilers will attempt to even up the series as they face the Florida Panthers in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday at Amerant Bank Arena. We’re here to share our Stanley Cup Final odds series and make an Oilers-Panthers Game 2 prediction and pick. The Panthers defeated the Oilers 3-0 […]

The Edmonton Oilers opened the 2024 Stanley Cup Final with a tough 3-0 loss in Game 1 against the Florida Panthers, and while the team lost, head coach Kris Knoblauch was generally pleased with their performance. However, that didn’t stop him from ushering a stern warning to his team as they turn their attention towards […]

The Florida Panthers opened the 2024 Stanley Cup Final with a 3-0 victory in Game 1 over the Edmonton Oilers, and while the final score indicates that they were in complete control of this game, that wasn’t totally the case. In fact, if it weren’t for a great performance in net from Sergei Bobrovsky, chances […]

Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers could not pick up the win in Game 1 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final. They outshot the Florida Panthers by a wide margin on Saturday night. However, the Panthers received an elite performance in goal from Sergei Bobrovsky. As a result, Edmonton is down early in the series. […]

The Edmonton Oilers have the pressure of an entire country on their shoulders as they look to deliver Canada its first Stanley Cup in 31 years. Expectations for Connor McDavid, largely considered the best in the world, continue to mount as well. Jitters and emotions could spike to dangerously high levels in Game 1 of […]

Although it’s probably not safe to say that Matthew Tkachuk and the Florida Panthers were just happy to get to the 2023 Stanley Cup Final, it is safe to say that it was a cinderella run that no one saw coming. The Cats were the final seed in the Eastern Conference and made a miraculous […]

Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid is trying not too hard to think about his legacy. The Oilers’ sensational player is trying to keep his mind just focused on the task in front of him–to win a Stanley Cup. “It’s like what I said this last series about Dallas, I’ll say it again about Florida: They’re […]

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard has reached superstar status this postseason. He has been a major reason that Edmonton has made their first Stanley Cup Final since 2006. He even has a chance to break longstanding postseason records. But Oilers legend Paul Coffey wants his blueliner to keep his focus. Coffey is more than familiar […]

The Florida Panthers will be playing for the Stanley Cup for the second consecutive season. This time, they’re hoping for a better result than their five-game series loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. And considering the fact that they entered this year’s postseason as the Atlantic Division champions, they’re in a much better position to […]

The Edmonton Oilers are gearing up for an intense Stanley Cup Final matchup against the Florida Panthers. Edmonton has multiple stout contributors that can help them win the ultimate prize. One such player is Zach Hyman, who joined the club in 2021 from the Toronto Maple Leafs. Hyman threw subtle shade at his former team […]

It’s been nearly a week since the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Dallas Stars to return to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2006. And superstar forward Connor McDavid, who has been a catalyst throughout the first three rounds of the postseason, made it clear at Stanley Cup media day that he’s ready […]

It was a long road for the Oilers to advance to the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers. Edmonton sat in 31st place at one point, which led to the firing of Jay Woodcroft and the hiring of Kris Knoblauch as head coach. The Oilers were 46-18-5 after Knoblauch’s arrival, making them the best […]

Evander Kane’s ex-wife is Anna Kane. The couple tied the knot in 2018, but they had a rocky marriage from the start. They split in 2020, and Anna filed for divorce in July 2021. The couple had a baby girl in March 2019, but their daughter tragically passed away shortly after. They had their second […]

The Florida Panthers passed every test on their way to the 2024 Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers, but a fatal flaw could ruin their chances. They took care of the in-state rivals, the Tampa Bay Lightning, losing just one game in the first-round series. They moved on to play another Atlantic Division foe […]

Leon Draisaitl’s girlfriend is Canadian actress Celeste Desjardins. Draisaitl is a hockey superstar, currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers. Draisaitl grew up in Germany but moved to North America when he was 17 to play in the Western Hockey League. Leon Draisaitl was born in Cologne, Germany, on Oct. 27th, 1995. He comes from a […]

The battle for Lord Stanley’s Cup begins as the Edmonton Oilers face off against the Florida Panthers in Game 1 on Saturday at Amerant Bank Arena. We’re here to share our Stanley Cup Finals odds series, make an Oilers-Panthers Game 1 prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Oilers have finally made […]

The Edmonton Oilers have made it to the Stanley Cup Final and depending on what side of the fence you look at it from, it was either a long time coming or a complete surprise. The Oilers have Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, who may be the NHL’s modern version of Wayne Gretzky and Mark […]

Connor McDavid is preparing for his first Stanley Cup Final appearance. The Edmonton Oilers superstar is captaining his team into the Final against the Florida Panthers. But two Florida players — Matthew Tkachuk and Sam Bennett — are players that McDavid knows all too well. McDavid has known Bennett since they were little kids. Meanwhile, […]

Hockey is a Canadian game. The first hockey game was played in Montreal in the 1870s. The Stanley Cup began as a challenge cup for Canadian amateur teams in 1893. An American team didn’t win the Stanley Cup until 1917. And yet, the Edmonton Oilers are looking to become the first Canadian team to win […]

Hockey fans say there is no sporting atmosphere quite like that of an NHL game. Fans get rowdy, and arenas get loud. Of course, there are no hockey games more intense than that of the games played in the Stanley Cup Finals, and that series is finally here. In 2024, the Edmonton Oilers will be […]

The Florida Panthers have a plan to stop the top skaters of the Edmonton Oilers. Panther Matthew Tkachuk is giving fans a little taste of what that plan is, by revealing how the squad must stop Oilers stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. “It’s a group effort. Never one person. We’ve got a really good […]

The Edmonton Oilers were one of the greatest teams of the 1980s, winning four Stanley Cups then adding a fifth in 1990. There’s no surprise that the majority of this list comes from those 1980s teams. However, the current iteration of the Oilers is also featured on this list, bridging the gap after some lean […]

The Edmonton Oilers skated their way into the Stanley Cup Final, but there’s a lot going on off the ice as well for the club. The team may possibly need to name a new general manager this offseason. Oilers’ CEO Jeff Jackson says the team isn’t immediately addressing that issue. “We’re not dealing with any […]

Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers have made the Stanley Cup Final. They defeated the Dallas Stars in six games to play for hockey’s ultimate prize. In the Final, they meet up with the Florida Panthers. The Panthers are back in the Final after falling to the Vegas Golden Knights in five games last season. […]

The Dallas Stars thought this might be their year to return to the Stanley Cup Final. The Stars lost in the finals to the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2020 in the COVID-19 bubble but haven’t returned since then. The Stars were the favorite over the Oilers this season after getting the top seed in the […]

A Canadian team has not won the Stanley Cup Final since 1993, back when the Montreal Canadians defeated the Los Angeles Kings. The Edmonton Oilers will have a chance to accomplish that feat this year, as they are set to take on the Florida Panthers in the 2024 Stanley Cup Finals. The Panthers are seeking […]

Although it was a different opponent Jamie Benn and his Dallas Stars faced in their second consecutive Western Conference Final, the result was the same. Just as it was in 2023, the Stars came two wins short of advancing to the Stanley Cup Final after losing 2-1 to the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 at […]

The Edmonton Oilers have boasted the best duo in the NHL for the better part of six seasons. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl will finally get a chance to etch their names on the Stanley Cup after the pair helped lead the Oilers to a Game 6 win over the Dallas Stars to clinch the […]

Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers are heading to the Stanley Cup Final. McDavid scored the opening goal of a 2-1 win over the Dallas Stars in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals. The Oilers are headed to their first Stanley Cup Final since 2006 when they lost to the Carolina Hurricanes. It has […]

The Edmonton Oilers have finally done it. Edmonton defeated the Dallas Stars in Game 6 of the 2024 Western Conference Finals. As a result, they have advanced to the 2024 Stanley Cup Final. There, they will take on the Eastern Conference champion Florida Panthers. The Oilers have had an interesting road to the Stanley Cup […]