Will the Panthers be considered a dynasty by modern standards if they win the Stanley Cup again? How can the Oilers render the discussion moot?
The Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers, 5-2, in Game Five of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final.
Game Four may be the turning point of the series. However, after Game Five on Saturday, one team will be on the brink of the Stanley Cup.
Three of the four games played in the Stanley Cup Final have gone overtime. Leon Draisaitl has won two of them for the Oulers.
The Oilers need a much better and more disciplined effort in Game Four to avoid a three games to one deficit in the series.
Game Three got out of hand. For the Oilers to even the series, they can’t afford a repeat. On the positive, Edmonton isn’t intimidated.
The Florida Panthers picked apart goaltender Stuart Skinner and the Edmonton Oilers in a 6-1 blowout in Game Three. The game turned chippy in the third period.
Games One and Two of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final were often shooting galleries. Don’t expect that the next two games.
Two games, two overtime thrillers. One win apiece. Game Two of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final was another instant classic.
In Game Two of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final, the Panthers must better contain the Oilers superstars. Edmonton has to stay out of the penalty box.
