The Florida Panthers face the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place at 8:00 PM ET for Game 2 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final. Edmonton leads the series 1–0 after a thrilling 4–3 overtime comeback in Game 1. Leon Draisaitl scored twice, including the game-winner on a late power play, while Connor McDavid added two assists. The Panthers will look to bounce back and even the series before it shifts to Sunrise, Florida.

 

Game 1 Recap

Edmonton Oilers 4, Florida Panthers 3 (OT)
Edmonton opened the scoring early and brought on the physicality despite missing Hyman, but Florida responded with three consecutive goals to take a 3–1 lead. The Oilers fought back with goals from Viktor Arvidsson and Mattias Ekholm, tying the game in the third period. In overtime, a delay-of-game penalty by Tomas Nosek gave Edmonton a power play, and Draisaitl capitalized with his second goal of the night to secure the victory.

 

Recent Performance

Edmonton Oilers (Lead series 1–0)
The Oilers demonstrated resilience in Game 1, overcoming a two-goal deficit and outshooting the Panthers 46–32. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves, and the team’s power play proved decisive in overtime.

 

Florida Panthers (Trail series 0–1)
Despite a weak start to the game, the Panthers were unable to maintain their domination on the road this playoffs. Sam Bennett scored twice, bringing his playoff total to 12 goals, and Carter Verhaeghe added two assists. Florida will aim to tighten their defense and capitalize on opportunities in Game 2.

 

Team Records and Trends

Edmonton Oilers

• Home Record (2025 playoffs): 7–1 
• Power Play: 29.5% 
• Penalty Kill: 65.3% 
• Record vs. FLA (this season): 1–2
   

 

Florida Panthers

• Away Record (2025 playoffs): 8–3 
• Power Play: 24.1% 
• Penalty Kill: 87.1% 
• Record vs. EDM (this season): 2–1
   

 

Key Players to Watch

Edmonton Oilers

• Leon Draisaitl – Scored two goals in Game 1, including the overtime winner, bringing his playoff total to 27 points. 
• Connor McDavid – Added two assists in Game 1, leading the playoffs with 28 points. 
• Mattias Ekholm – Scored the tying goal in the third period, his first of the postseason.
  

 

Florida Panthers

• Sam Bennett – Tallied two goals in Game 1, leading all players with 12 playoff goals. 
• Carter Verhaeghe – Contributed two assists, continuing his strong postseason performance. 
• Brad Marchand – Scored a power-play goal in Game 1, adding veteran presence and scoring touch. 

 

Injury Report

Edmonton Oilers

• Zach Hyman – Out (season-ending injury) 

 

Florida Panthers

• A.J. Greer – Out 

 

Goaltending Matchup

Edmonton Oilers – Stuart Skinner
Confirmed starter. Skinner made 29 saves in Game 1, improving to 7–4–0 in the playoffs with a goals against average of 2.49 and a save percentage of .904 in the 2025 playoffs. His composure was key in the comeback victory.

 

Florida Panthers – Sergei Bobrovsky
Confirmed starter. Bobrovsky stopped 42 of 46 shots in Game 1. He holds a 12–6–0 record with a goals against average of 2.17 and a save percentage of .912 in the postseason.

 

Game Outlook

Game 2 is pivotal for both teams. The Oilers aim to capitalize on their momentum and take a commanding 2–0 series lead before heading to Florida. The Panthers, seeking to avoid a two-game deficit, will focus on maintaining leads and limiting Edmonton’s offensive surges. Expect a high-intensity matchup as both teams vie for control of the series.

 

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