The Florida Panthers host the Edmonton Oilers at Amerant Bank Arena at 8:00 PM ET for Game 4 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final. Florida leads the series 2–1 after a dominant 6–1 win in Game 3. Brad Marchand opened the scoring in the 1st minute of the 1st period, and Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 32 of 33 shots to anchor the victory. With another game in Sunrise, the Panthers aim to take a stranglehold on the series, while the Oilers look to even things before returning home.

 

Game 3 Recap
Florida Panthers 6, Edmonton Oilers 1
The Panthers overwhelmed the Oilers early, with Brad Marchand and Carter Verhaeghe scoring in the opening period. Despite a goal from Corey Perry on the powerplay to make it 2–1, Florida responded with four unanswered goals including tallies from Reinhart, Bennett, Ekblad, and Rodrigues. Bobrovsky made 32 saves, and the game turned chaotic in the third with over 140 combined penalty minutes. Florida now holds a 2–1 series lead.

 

Recent Performance

Edmonton Oilers (Trailing 1–2 in series)
The Oilers were outplayed in Game 3, failing to convert on the power play, playing down on the penalty kill and surrendering six goals. Connor McDavid had one assist and leads all players with 32 points in the postseason, but Florida’s defensive pressure limited the high danger chances that were generated. Edmonton’s penalty kill continues to struggle, and Draisaitl has gone two straight games without a point and failed to record a shot last game.

 

Florida Panthers (Leading series 2–1)
Florida put together their most dominant performance yet in Game 3. Marchand continued his scoring streak, Bennett added his 14th of the playoffs to maintain the NHL post season lead, and Bobrovsky looked locked in. The Panthers were disciplined early, then physical late, and now look to build on their momentum in Game 4.

 

Team Records and Trends

Edmonton Oilers
Away Record (2025 playoffs): 6–4
Power Play: 26.8%
Penalty Kill: 67.2%
Record vs. FLA (this season): 1–4

Florida Panthers
Home Record (2025 playoffs): 5–3
Power Play: 24.7%
Penalty Kill: 86.5%
Record vs. EDM (this season): 4–1

 

Key Players to Watch

Edmonton Oilers
Connor McDavid – Leads the playoffs with 31 points, including 25 assists. He was held pointless in Game 3 but was held mostly in check due to line matching by the Panthers. The Oilers need him to break through.
Leon Draisaitl – Still at 29 points this postseason but has been blanked in back-to-back games. A major bounce-back candidate in Game 4.
Corey Perry – Scored the Oilers’ only goal in Game 3. Brings a veteran presence and intensity plus leadership, especially when emotions are high like last game.

 

Florida Panthers
Brad Marchand – Has scored in all three games of the series, including the opening goal 1 minute into Game 3. He’s red hot and thriving in the spotlight as the rat emerges.
Sam Bennett – Tallied his 14th playoff goal in Game 3, leading the NHL. His aggressive style continues to cause problems for the Oilers’ defense.
Aaron Ekblad – Scored and added an assist in Game 3 while logging heavy minutes. He’s playing a critical two-way role on the blue line.

 

Injury Report

Edmonton Oilers
Zach Hyman – Out (season-ending injury)

 

Florida Panthers
No injuries to report

 

Goaltending Matchup

Edmonton Oilers – Stuart Skinner
Confirmed starter. Skinner allowed six goals on 33 shots in Game 3 and now has a 7-6-0 record in 13 games with a goals against average of 2.84 and a save percentage of .894 in the 2025 playoffs. He’ll need a much stronger showing to avoid a 3–1 series deficit.

 

Florida Panthers – Sergei Bobrovsky
Confirmed starter. Bobrovsky was brilliant in Game 3, stopping 32 of 33 shots. He enters Game 4 with a 14-6-0 record in 20 games with a goals against average of 2.15 and a save percentage of .916 in the 2025 playoffs. He’s been outstanding when it matters most and continues to give Florida the edge in goal this series.

 

Game Outlook
The Panthers have seized momentum and now look to take a 3–1 series lead at home. The Oilers, who were outplayed in Game 3, will need more from their stars and special teams to level the series before heading back to Edmonton. With tensions high and the physicality ramping up, expect another emotional, hard-fought battle in Game 4.

 

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