The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers are set to clash in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place, with both teams riding momentum from convincing conference final victories.
The Oilers (-130) enter as slight favorites on home ice after dispatching the Dallas Stars 6-3, while the Panthers (+110) aim to build on their impressive 5-3 win over the Hurricanes that punched their ticket to the championship series.
With both offenses finding their rhythm and goalies Sergei Bobrovsky and Stuart Skinner anchoring their respective teams, this opener promises to deliver high-stakes hockey between two evenly matched contenders.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Edmonton Oilers vs Florida Panthers matchup, our predictive model gives the Panthers a 58.5% chance of defeating the Oilers.
Pre-game probabilities
Florida Panthers
Moneyline
Win %
59%
42%
Edmonton Oilers
Florida Panthers: 58.5% win probability
- Superior defensive discipline (223 goals against vs. Oilers' 236)
- Higher standings position (5th in Eastern Conference vs. 6th in Western)
- Strong recent form (LLWWW shows momentum with 3 wins in last 5 games)
Edmonton Oilers: 41.5% win probability
- Defensive vulnerability (236 goals conceded, ranking 10th in Western Conference)
- Inconsistent recent form (WLWWW shows volatility in performance)
- Lower points total despite similar games played (101 points vs. Panthers' 98 in same number of games)
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Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers preview
The stage is set for what promises to be an electrifying Stanley Cup Final as the Edmonton Oilers host the Florida Panthers in Game 1 at Rogers Place on Wednesday night.
Connor McDavid's Oilers come in with momentum after dispatching Dallas 6-3 in the Western Conference clincher, while the Panthers punched their ticket with a gritty 5-3 win over Carolina.
Both teams boast nearly identical regular-season records and dangerous power plays hovering around 23%, setting up what could be an offensive showcase.
Sergei Bobrovsky will be the backbone for Florida with his .914 career save percentage, while Edmonton counters with Stuart Skinner, who despite less experience has proven reliable throughout their playoff run.
Rogers Place should be electric as the Oilers seek their first Stanley Cup since 1990, with home ice potentially giving Edmonton a slight edge in what oddsmakers view as a tight matchup.
The contrasting styles—Edmonton's high-powered offense that led the league in shots versus Florida's opportunistic attack—should create fascinating chess matches as this series unfolds.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers form
Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers head to head
Edmonton Oilers
50%
Florida Panthers
50%
Feb 28, 2025
Florida Panthers
4 : 3
Edmonton Oilers
Dec 17, 2024
Edmonton Oilers
5 : 6
Florida Panthers
Jun 22, 2024
Edmonton Oilers
5 : 1
Florida Panthers
Jun 19, 2024
Florida Panthers
3 : 5
Edmonton Oilers
Jun 16, 2024
Edmonton Oilers
8 : 1
Florida Panthers
Jun 14, 2024
Edmonton Oilers
3 : 4
Florida Panthers
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