Overview

• The 2025 Stanley Cup Final kicks off Wednesday in Edmonton with Game 1 at Rogers Place and the Oilers entering as slight favorites at around –115 to –110.
• Connor McDavid is the odds-on choice for the Conn Smythe Trophy at –110, ahead of Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky at +250.
• Edmonton has added veteran depth—including Jeff Skinner and Trent Frederic—while Florida maintains its hard-hitting identity under Aleksander Barkov and coach Paul Maurice.
• The Oilers broke last year’s superstition by touching the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl, whereas the Panthers once again avoided the Prince of Wales Trophy.
• Betting markets show 98% of total wagers backing over six games, reflecting expectations of another full seven-game series in the first back-to-back Final rematch since 2009.