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The Florida Panthers are in an unfamiliar position for the first time in these playoffs — they actually trail in a series. The defending champions lost a 4-3 heartbreaker to the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday evening after blowing a 3-1 lead. But Brad Marchand knows that’s no […]

The Florida Panthers lost Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final to the Edmonton Oilers, 4-3 in overtime. They held a 3-1 lead early in the second period, but let Edmonton back in the game and eventually lost. It was an uncharacteristic loss for Florida, as they were 8-2 on the road these playoffs coming […]

The Edmonton Oilers took a 1-0 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday night against the Florida Panthers, with Leon Draisaitl scoring the game-winner in overtime to complete the comeback. Netminder Stuart Skinner was also fantastic in between the pipes, making 29 saves on 32 shots. Skinner has been playing very well in […]

The Florida Panthers lost Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final to the Edmonton Oilers, 4-3 in overtime. After Leon Draisaitl opened the scoring, Sam Bennett and Brad Marchand scored to give the Panthers the lead. When Florida entered the second period with a lead in the regular season, they were 25-4-0. But the Oilers […]

The Florida Panthers lost Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final to the Edmonton Oilers, 4-3 in overtime. While the loss is demoralizing, no one knows better than these two teams that the Final is not over until someone wins four games. Florida took a 3-0 series lead and needed seven games to close out […]

Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice is not about to let one mistake define Tomas Nosek. After the veteran forward took a costly delay of game penalty in overtime, Maurice made it clear that the team is standing behind him. With less than two minutes remaining in the extra frame of Game 1 of the […]

The Edmonton Oilers drew first blood in the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Final, as they delivered a big blow in overtime of Wednesday night’s series opener against the Florida Panthers. In what was a topsy-turvy ride for both teams in Game 1, Edmonton came out on top, thanks to Leon Draisaitl’s goal in overtime to […]

Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch is not backing down from a bold decision that sparked controversy early in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. The moment in question came at 10 minutes and 49 seconds into the first period. Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett redirected a shot from Carter Verhaeghe into the net […]

One year later, and the Edmonton Oilers find themselves having the opportunity to avenge their loss in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final against the very same team that beat them, the Florida Panthers. That series went to seven and the Oilers heartbreakingly suffered a one-goal defeat (2-1) in Game 7. But they are not looking […]

The Edmonton Oilers claimed Game 1 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday night. Leon Draisaitl scored the opening goal for Edmonton against the Florida Panthers. And he went on to score the game winner thanks to a beautiful pass from superstar teammate Connor McDavid. LEON DRAISAITL WINS GAME 1 IN @ENERGIZER OVERTIME FOR […]

The Edmonton Oilers got the upper hand on their Stanley Cup Final rematch with the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night, as a Leon Draisaitl goal at the end of the first overtime gave the Oilers a 4-3 victory in front of their home fans. Draisaitl’s goal in the final minute of the first overtime, his […]

Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers did not disappoint, as the two best teams in hockey went at it in a tightly-contested battle with the upper-hand in the championship series on the line. At the end of a long, hard-fought overtime period, Leon Draisaitl was the […]

The Stanley Cup Final is here, and Game 1 did not disappoint. The Edmonton Oilers hosted the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night to begin the series, and it ended up going into overtime after a back-and-forth slugfest. The Oilers went up 1-0 early, but the Panthers had the lead for most of regulation. It looked […]

The Stanley Cup Final got underway on Wednesday night as the Edmonton Oilers hosted the Florida Panthers. These teams met up last season in the final as well, and it was an absolute doozy. After losing the first three games of the series, the Oilers stormed back to win the next three to force a […]

The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers kicked off the 2025 Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday night. The Oilers gained an early lead thanks to Leon Draisaitl, but the Panthers soon gained control. They took a 3-1 in the second period and appeared likely to skate away. However, Edmonton brought the game level in the third. […]

Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals is off to a fast start in Edmonton. The Oilers are seeking revenge against the Florida Panthers in just the second finals rematch this century. The first took place 16 years ago when the Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins went at it. Through 20 minutes, the Panthers […]

After a long wait since the end of the conference finals, the Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers is officially underway. The rematch of the championship series from last season is one of the most highly-anticipated finals in recent years, and it wasted no time providing fans with some fireworks. […]

The Stanley Cup Final is set to get underway on Wednesday night as the Florida Panthers look to knock off the Edmonton Oilers for the second straight year. Last year’s series went to seven games after the Panthers took a 3-0 lead, but Edmonton couldn’t pull off the miraculous comeback. Now, the Panthers are hoping […]

The Edmonton Oilers came up just short last season on their quest to win the Stanley Cup. After going down 3-0 in the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers, Edmonton roared back to force a Game 7. The Panthers weren’t going to drop a fourth game in a row, and they won 2-1 to […]

The Edmonton Oilers will face the Florida Panthers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday night, but they won’t have Zach Hyman on the ice. Hyman suffered a season-ending injury in the West Finals against the Dallas Stars and had surgery the next day. That being said, he’s there to support his […]

The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers are once again set to battle it out in the Stanley Cup Final, a rematch of last season’s championship round that ultimately went the distance and resulted in the very first title in Panthers franchise history. And while there are new faces on both sides this time around, the […]

Not many National Hockey League executives gave the Edmonton Oilers a chance against the Florida Panthers in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final — but that is not the case a year later. The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun polled 33 coaches and executives last June, with only four of them picking the Oilers to win the series. […]

Brad Marchand has been a phenomenal addition to the Florida Panthers in their pursuit of another Stanley Cup. While he’s looking to help the Cats win another championship, the veteran is also a free agent this summer. Marchand is in the final year of his eight-year deal that he signed with the Boston Bruins in […]

The Florida Panthers are entirely focused on the team heading into the Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers, but there is still some individual love to go around. Star forward Aleksander Barkov was named the Selke Trophy winner as the best defensive forward in the NHL. Barkov didn’t win the award in any normal […]

The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers are set for a Stanley Cup Final rematch. After a debilitating Game 7 loss last season, Edmonton is focused on winning its first championship since 1990. That includes Oilers captain Connor McDavid, who was crushed to lose last year’s title even after winning playoff MVP. General manager Stan Bowman […]

The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers are set for a Stanley Cup Final rematch. Last year, Florida went up 3-0 in the series, and Edmonton fought back to force a Game 7, which the Panthers won on home ice. Now, Edmonton is seeking revenge, with Game 1 at home on Wednesday night. Oilers star Connor […]

The Edmonton Oilers are feeling good about their defense ahead of this year’s Stanley Cup Final. One of the reasons is because defenseman Mattias Ekholm is returning to the ice from injury. Ekholm feels ready to go, as the Oilers look for revenge against the Florida Panthers. “It’s amazing,” Ekholm said, per NHL.com. “Six weeks […]

The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers are squaring off in the Stanley Cup Final again. After last year’s seven-game classic, Edmonton has home ice this year, hoping to avoid a similar fate to last season. One player who is certainly hoping for a Cup is Oilers veteran Corey Perry. As he prepares for his sixth […]

The Florida Panthers return the same top-six from last year when they defeated the Edmonton Oilers to win their first Stanley Cup. The stars are apparent, as Aleksander Barkov, Sam Reinhart, and Matthew Tkachuk must show up for Florida to have a chance against the high-powered Oilers in the rematch. However, if the Panthers want […]

The Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers prepare to meet again in the Stanley Cup Final. Game 1 drops the puck on Wednesday evening, as the NHL has gifted the teams with an extended break after they finished their respective conference finals with five-game victories. While both teams have looked dominant in their first 12 victories, […]

The Edmonton Oilers are back in the Stanley Cup Final this year. And they know their opponent very well. Edmonton is set for a Finals rematch with the Florida Panthers. This series begins on Wednesday night as the Oilers host the Panthers in Game 1 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. This Oilers team […]

The Edmonton Oilers signed Jeff Skinner in NHL Free Agency last summer. Edmonton hoped the veteran forward could help them return to the Stanley Cup Final after losing to the Florida Panthers in 2024. Skinner, meanwhile, hoped to simply make the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in his career. Skinner and the Oilers […]

The Edmonton Oilers fell to the Florida Panthers in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final. They came up short in Game 7 after falling behind 3-0 in the series. Florida celebrated its first Stanley Cup on home ice. Meanwhile, Connor McDavid and his teammates had to prepare for another season in a few months’ time. The […]

The Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers are getting ready to go at it in one of the most highly anticipated matchups in the history of the Stanley Cup Final. The rematch of last year’s epic seven-game series, won by the Panthers, will draw the eyes of hockey fans and sports fans everywhere. Both the […]

For a second year in a row, the Edmonton Oilers will play against the Florida Panthers for the Stanley Cup. The Oilers have been strong in their chase for the Cup this year. They defeated the Los Angeles Kings in six games, and then the Vegas Golden Knights and Dallas Stars both in five. We […]

The Edmonton Oilers will greatly miss Zach Hyman in the 2025 Stanley Cup Final — but they will otherwise be fully healthy when the NHL’s ultimate series kicks off at Rogers Place on Wednesday night. Connor Brown, who missed the final two games of the West Final against the Dallas Stars, skated on Sunday and […]

For a third straight year, the Florida Panthers will be playing for the Stanley Cup. The Panthers advanced to the 2025 Stanley Cup Final after defeating the Carolina Hurricanes in five games. This will also be the second straight year the Panthers will face the Edmonton Oilers. We now make three bold predictions for the […]

The Florida Panthers are back in the Stanley Cup Final. They won their third consecutive Eastern Conference Final, beating the Carolina Hurricanes in five games. A key to the Panthers’ success has been Brad Marchand, who came over from the Boston Bruins in a deadline-day deal. The former Bruins captain spoke with NHL.com’s Amalie Benjamin […]

The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers will meet in the Stanley Cup Final again. After last year’s seven-game masterpiece, the two teams have won their respective conferences again. Both teams have the experience necessary to win the title, but Florida believes they are prepared for one specific thing. Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe spoke about how […]