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Oilers Host Panthers in Stanley Cup Final Rematch as Draisaitl Pursues First Title

Edmonton opens the Finals on home ice before carnival-like crowds, its defense having dominated the playoffs.

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Matchwinner im ersten Spiel: Leon Draisaitl

Overview

  • The series opened June 3 in Edmonton, granting the Oilers home-ice for the first two games of this best-of-seven Final.
  • The matchup is a rematch of last season’s seven-game Final, which ended in a 4–3 defeat for Edmonton.
  • Leon Draisaitl enters the Final seeking his first Stanley Cup and has elevated his defensive play to complement his scoring.
  • Edmonton’s path to the Final featured back-to-back five-game playoff series wins that left the team well-rested.
  • Florida’s core roster remains intact from its championship run, with German forward Nico Sturm’s role still undecided.