The Florida Panthers host the Edmonton Oilers at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL at 8:00 PM ET for Game 6 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final. The Panthers lead the series 3–2 and have a chance to win their second straight Stanley Cup on home ice. In Game 5, Florida broke a 2–2 series tie with a commanding 5–2 win in Edmonton, setting the stage for a potential championship clincher in front of their home crowd.

 

Game 5 Recap

Florida Panthers 5, Edmonton Oilers 2
The Panthers set the tone early in Game 5, with goals from Sam Bennett and Brad Marchand powering Florida to a 2–0 lead. Edmonton responded with goals from McDavid and Kane, but the comeback effort fell short. Marchand added his second of the game early in the third period, while Sergei Bobrovsky shut down the Oilers late to secure the victory. Calvin Pickard returned as the Oilers’ starter but was outmatched by Florida’s offensive depth, taking his first loss of the postseason.

 

Recent Performance

Edmonton Oilers (trailing 3–2)
The Oilers are on the brink of elimination and must win on the road to force a Game 7. Connor McDavid leads all players in playoff scoring with 33 points, but the team is struggling with secondary scoring and defensive lapses. Stuart Skinner sat last game while Pickard got another shot in the net for game 5 after his game 4 heroics but gave up five goals. Edmonton will need better goaltending and tighter team defense in Game 6 to keep their season alive.

 

Florida Panthers (leading 3–2)
Florida has bounced back from their Game 4 collapse in impressive fashion. Sam Bennett scored his 15th goal of the postseason and has goals in five of his last six games. Brad Marchand added two more goals and has 20 points this postseason. Sergei Bobrovsky has remained calm and consistent in net, and Florida now has a 10–3 road record and can clinch the Cup on home ice tonight.

 

Team Records and Trends

Edmonton Oilers

• Away Record (2025 playoffs): 7-4
• Power Play: 25.4%
• Penalty Kill: 67.1%
• Record vs. FLA (this season): 2-5

 

Florida Panthers

• Home Record (2025 playoffs): 5-4
• Power Play: 25.3%
• Penalty Kill: 86.4%
• Record vs. EDM (this season): 5-2

 

Key Players to Watch

Edmonton Oilers

• Connor McDavid – 33 points in the playoffs, including a goal in Game 5. Needs another elite effort to extend the series.
• Leon Draisaitl – 11 goals and 22 assists, tied with McDavid for most points. Four OT goals remains a record in a single postseason.
• Evan Bouchard – Leads all defensemen in playoff scoring with 23 points. His ability to quarterback the power play and drive transition is critical.

 

Florida Panthers

• Sam Bennett – 15 goals in the playoffs and leads all skaters. A consistent finisher and major threat on the forecheck.
• Brad Marchand – 20 points in 22 playoff games, including two goals in Game 5. Brings experience and big game presence.
• Matthew Tkachuk – Has 22 points in the postseason and continues to be a disruptive force in front of the net and on the power play.

 

Injury Report

Edmonton Oilers

• Zach Hyman – Out (season-ending injury)

 

Florida Panthers

• No injuries to report

 

Goaltending Matchup

Edmonton Oilers – Stuart Skinner
Confirmed for Game 6 he gets the start again. Skinner is 7–6 in the postseason with a 2.99 goals-against average and .891 save percentage. After being replaced earlier in the series, his Game 6 performance will be closely watched.

 

Florida Panthers – Sergei Bobrovsky
Confirmed starter. Bobrovsky enters with a 15–7 record, 2.26 GAA, and .912 SV%. He continues to be the backbone of the Panthers’ playoff run and has been dominant at home.

 

Game Outlook

The Panthers are in full control of the series momentum with home ice and a 3–2 lead. Florida’s balanced scoring, aggressive forecheck, and Bobrovsky’s steadiness give them the edge going into Game 6. Edmonton must generate offense beyond their top line and get a standout game from Skinner to force a Game 7. Expect a physical, tightly contested battle with the Stanley Cup in the building.

 

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