The Panthers edged the Oilers in a dramatic seven-game series last year, but with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl leading the charge, Edmonton is out for revenge and their first Stanley Cup since 1990.
The Panthers, meanwhile, are looking to become back-to-back champions and cement a modern dynasty in the history of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals.
Edmonton Oilers v Florida Panthers Key Information
Dates: Series begins Wednesday, June 5th, 2025
• Game 1: Thursday, June 5th | 1:00 AM | Rogers Place, Edmonton
• Game 2: Saturday, June 7th | 1:00 AM | Rogers Place, Edmonton
• Game 3: Tuesday, June 10th | 1:00 AM | Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise
• Game 4: Friday, June 13th | 1:00 AM | Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise
• If necessary: Game 5 (June 15th, Edmonton), Game 6 (June 18th, Sunrise), Game 7 (June 21st, Edmonton)
• TV Channels: Premier Sports 2 (GB)
• Streaming: bet365, Unibet UK
• Odds: Oilers –120 | Panthers +100 (to win series, via bet365)
Edmonton Oilers team news
The Oilers are healthy and hungry, led by captain Connor McDavid, who has been the playoffs’ most dynamic player.
Leon Draisaitl and Zach Hyman provide scoring depth, while Stuart Skinner has been solid in goal. Edmonton’s power play has been lethal, and their defence, anchored by Mattias Ekholm and Darnell Nurse, has stepped up in the postseason.
Expected top line v Panthers:
Coach: Kris Knoblauch
Skinner (G); Nurse, Ekholm; McDavid, Draisaitl, Hyman
Florida Panthers team news
The defending champions return with most of their core intact. Matthew Tkachuk and Aleksander Barkov lead a deep forward group, while Sergei Bobrovsky remains a difference-maker in net.
The Panthers’ physical, balanced style and third-line production have been keys to their run.
Expected top line v Oilers:
Coach: Paul Maurice
Bobrovsky (G); Forsling, Ekblad; Barkov, Tkachuk, Reinhart
Where to Watch on TV or Live Stream?
In the United Kingdom, the 2025 Stanley Cup final will be broadcast on Premier Sports 2.
If you don’t have access to the TV channel, you can simply watch the live stream bet365 or Unibet UK.
H2H Record
This is the second consecutive Stanley Cup Final between the Oilers and Panthers. Last year, Florida won in seven games, clinching their first-ever Cup. During the 2024/25 regular season, the teams split their two meetings, each winning by a single goal.
The Florida Panthers finished the regular season with a 47-31-4 record (98 points), placing third in the Atlantic Division. They advanced to the Stanley Cup Final by defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning in five games, the Toronto Maple Leafs in seven games, and the Carolina Hurricanes in five games to win the Eastern Conference.
The Edmonton Oilers posted a 48-29-5 record (101 points), also finishing third in their division—the Pacific. They reached the Final after overcoming the Los Angeles Kings, the Vegas Golden Knights, and the Dallas Stars to claim the Western Conference title
Odds for Oilers and Panthers
The Oilers are slight favourites to lift the Stanley Cup at –120, while the Panthers are at +100. The series is expected to be close, with most bookmakers predicting a long series (over 5.5 games is heavily favoured).
The stage is set for a thrilling rematch as both teams have been dominant offensively throughout the playoffs, and the goaltending battle between Skinner and Bobrovsky could be decisive.
Odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.