Panthers Face Off Against Oilers in Stanley Cup Final: Panthers Take Early 1-0 Lead

Sunday, June 9th, 2024

The Florida Panthers are set to face the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final, holding a 1-0 lead in the series. This will be their fourth matchup of the season, with the Panthers emerging victorious in their last encounter, winning 3-0.

Florida boasts a record of 52 wins, 24 losses, and 6 overtime losses overall, including 33-15-3 on home ice. Meanwhile, Edmonton has recorded 49 wins, 27 losses, and 6 overtime losses, with a road game record of 27-22-2. When their opponents incur more penalties, the Panthers have a sterling 29-8-2 record, while the Oilers, who are ninth in the NHL with 321 total penalties, have demonstrated strong discipline.

Leading the charge for the Panthers, Matthew Tkachuk has netted 26 goals and recorded 62 assists. Meanwhile, Connor McDavid stands out for the Oilers with 32 goals and 100 assists. In recent performances, Sam Bennett for Florida and Evan Bouchard for Edmonton have been particularly impressive.

Over their last 10 games, the Panthers have a record of 7 wins, 1 loss, and 2 overtime losses, whereas the Oilers have 6 wins and 4 losses. The Panthers have shown a higher goal average and fewer penalties during this period compared to the Oilers.

Currently, the Panthers report no injuries, whereas the Oilers will be missing Troy Stecher due to his ankle injury.

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