2025 Stanley Cup Final: Panthers vs. Oilers Odds and Preview

The 2025 Stanley Cup Final features a highly anticipated rematch between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers. Recalling the intense conclusion of last year`s series, Florida initially established a significant 3-0 lead. However, the Oilers, spearheaded by Connor McDavid, mounted an impressive comeback, winning three consecutive games to force a decisive Game 7. In the final match, the Panthers emerged victorious, securing their first championship in franchise history. Despite being on the losing side, McDavid was recognized as the playoff`s most valuable player, taking home the Conn Smythe Trophy.

This season, both teams successfully navigated challenging playoff runs to return to the final stage. The Edmonton Oilers` path through the Western Conference involved defeating the Los Angeles Kings, the Vegas Golden Knights, and the Dallas Stars. Meanwhile, the Florida Panthers advanced through the Eastern Conference by eliminating their state rivals, the Tampa Bay Lightning, triumphing over the Toronto Maple Leafs in a seven-game series, and overcoming the Carolina Hurricanes.

As the series begins, the odds for Game 1 and the eventual series winner are considered very close, indicating a potential toss-up. Connor McDavid is currently listed as the favorite to win the Conn Smythe Trophy again this year.

Odds to Win Stanley Cup

Odds to Win Conn Smythe Trophy

The Conn Smythe Trophy is awarded to the player deemed most valuable to his team throughout the playoffs. Here are the players with the best current odds (only players with 100-1 odds or better are listed):

• Connor McDavid, Oilers: -120
• Sergei Bobrovsky, Panthers: +260
• Aleksander Barkov, Panthers: +425
• Leon Draisaitl, Oilers: 7-1
• Matthew Tkachuk, Panthers: 25-1
• Sam Bennett, Panthers: 30-1
• Carter Verhaeghe, Panthers: 50-1
• Brad Marchand, Panthers: 60-1
• Stuart Skinner, Oilers: 60-1
• Sam Reinhart, Panthers: 75-1
• Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Oilers: 100-1

Goal Scorers (Game 1, Selected)

Florida Panthers

• Matthew Tkachuk: O/U 0.5 (+190/-285)
• Sam Bennett: O/U 0.5 (+210/-320)
• Aleksander Barkov: O/U 0.5 (+210/-320)
• Sam Bennett: O/U 0.5 (+185/-275)
• Brad Marchand: O/U 0.5 (+300/-500)

Edmonton Oilers

• Connor McDavid: O/U 0.5 (+140/-200)
• Leon Draisaitl: O/U 0.5 (+120/-165)
• Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: O/U 0.5 (+250/-390)
• Corey Perry: O/U 0.5 (+275/-450)
• Evan Bouchard: O/U 0.5 (+360/-650)

Series Specials

Series Exact Length:

• Four games (+700)
• Five games (+280)
• Six games (+190)
• Seven games (+190)

Series Spread:

• Panthers -1.5 (+190), Oilers +1.5 (-250)
• Panthers -2.5 (+425), Oilers +2.5 (-650)
• Panthers +2.5 (-550), Oilers -2.5 (+380)
• Panthers +1.5 (-210), Oilers -1.5 (+170)

Game Specials (Game 1)

• First Period Moneyline: Panthers (Even), Oilers (-130)
• Both Teams to Score: Yes (-1600), No (+750)
• Highest Scoring Period: First (+425), Second (+220), Third (+230), Tie (+240)
• Team to Score First Goal: Panthers (Even), Oilers (-120)

Goalie Saves (Game 1 O/U)

• Stuart Skinner (Edmonton): O/U 24.5 (-115/-115)
• Sergei Bobrovsky (Florida): O/U 24.5 (-130/Even)

Schedule

All times Eastern

• Game 1: Florida at Edmonton; Wednesday, June 4, 8 p.m.
• Game 2: Florida at Edmonton; Friday, June 6, 8 p.m.
• Game 3: Edmonton at Florida; Monday, June 9, 8 p.m.
• Game 4: Edmonton at Florida; Thursday, June 12, 8 p.m.
• Game 5: Florida at Edmonton; Saturday, June 14, 8 p.m. (If necessary)
• Game 6: Edmonton at Florida; Tuesday, June 17, 8 p.m. (If necessary)
• Game 7: Florida at Edmonton; Friday, June 20, 8 p.m. (If necessary)