NHL Stanley Cup Final Game 1: Florida Panthers Face Off Against Edmonton Oilers

Friday, June 7th, 2024

The Edmonton Oilers, with a record of 49-27-6, are set to compete against the Florida Panthers, who have a record of 52-24-6, in the opening game of the Stanley Cup Final.

During the regular season, the Panthers had the upper hand, defeating the Oilers twice, including a decisive 5-1 victory in their most recent matchup.

Florida has a commendable home record of 32-15-3 and tends to perform exceptionally well when they incur fewer penalty minutes than their opponents, boasting a 30-6-2 record in such instances.

The Oilers, on the other hand, have a solid road record of 27-21-2 and flourish when they score at least three goals, achieving a 54-14-2 record under these circumstances.

Key players for the Panthers include Carter Verhaeghe, with 34 goals and 38 assists, and Sam Reinhart, who has netted five goals in the last ten games.

For the Oilers, crucial contributors are Connor McDavid, with 32 goals and 100 assists, and Zach Hyman, who has recorded five goals and two assists in the last ten games.

Both teams have shown strong performances in recent games, with the Panthers holding a 7-1-2 record and the Oilers at 7-3-0.

The Panthers are entering the game with a clean bill of health, whereas the Oilers will be missing Troy Stecher, who is out with an ankle injury.

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