The Stanley Cup Final is set for an exciting rematch between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers. Both teams are eager to claim the NHL’s most prestigious trophy after intense playoff runs. The Oilers will have home-ice advantage this year, after the Panthers held it during last season’s thrilling seven-game final.
How the Teams Got Here
The Edmonton Oilers secured their spot in the final by defeating the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference final. After their victory, they celebrated by touching the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl, which is awarded to the Western Conference champions.
On the other side, the Florida Panthers earned their place by beating the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference final. Interestingly, the Panthers chose not to touch the Prince of Wales Trophy, given to Eastern Conference champions, continuing a tradition seen in recent years.
During the regular season, Edmonton finished ninth in the league standings, while Florida came in at 11th. This ranking gives Edmonton the advantage of playing more games at home during the Stanley Cup Final.
Stanley Cup Final Schedule and Broadcast Information
The series will follow a best-of-seven format, with games alternating between Edmonton and Florida. All games start at 8 p.m. Eastern Time and will be broadcast nationally in both Canada and the United States on various networks, including SN, CBC, TVAS, TNT, truTV, and Max.
Here is the full schedule:
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.
Game 6: Edmonton at Florida, Tuesday, June 17, 8 p.m.
Game 7: Florida at Edmonton, Friday, June 20, 8 p.m.
Fans can watch all games live on the listed networks, making it easy to follow every moment of this intense series.
The Stanley Cup Final promises to be a thrilling showdown between the Panthers and Oilers, two teams with strong playoff histories and passionate fanbases. With Edmonton having home-ice advantage, both teams will bring their best in pursuit of hockey’s ultimate prize. Mark your calendars for early June and prepare for what could be an unforgettable championship series.
