Panthers vs Oilers: Florida’s Reaction? Game 2 Preview of the Final

In-Depth Analysis of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final: Oilers vs. Panthers

The first game of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final between the Panthers and the Oilers was an electrifying spectacle, promising an unforgettable series. The Oilers, leading 1-0, are preparing for Game 2 on Friday night. Will the Oilers be able to secure another home victory before the series moves to Florida, or will the “Comeback Cats” respond?

Here’s a detailed analysis of the match, with key data and perspectives for betting.

Key Data of the Confrontation

Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers
Game 2 | 8 p.m. ET | TNT/Max

Following the victory in Game 1, the Oilers are favored to win the Stanley Cup, while the Panthers seek a comeback. In the race for the Conn Smythe Trophy, Edmonton’s Connor McDavid leads the table, followed by Florida’s Sergei Bobrovsky, Edmonton’s Leon Draisaitl, and Florida’s Aleksander Barkov.

• The winner of Game 1 in a best-of-seven Stanley Cup Final has won 76% of the series.
• The Oilers recorded 46 shots on goal in Game 1, their most in a Stanley Cup Final game.
• Florida has scored 51 road goals this postseason, setting a new Stanley Cup playoffs record.

Leon Draisaitl scored his third overtime goal this postseason, tying the record. Defenseman Mattias Ekholm is the twentieth different Oilers player with a goal this postseason, and Stuart Skinner earned his 26th playoff win. Sam Bennett of Florida scored his 11th and 12th goals this postseason, breaking the Panthers’ record. Brad Marchand scored a power-play goal in Game 1, being the only player with at least one power-play goal in each of the last eight postseasons. Bobrovsky made 42 saves in Game 1, the second-most saves by a Panthers goalie in a Stanley Cup Final game.

Leaders in Points

Connor McDavid (EDM)
GP: 17 | G: 6 | A: 22

Sam Bennett (FLA)
GP: 18 | G: 12 | A: 6

Best Bets for Game 2

Sergei Bobrovsky on 24.5 total saves (-110): After stopping 33 of 36 shots in regulation, the Panthers’ starting goalie stopped another nine of 10 in overtime. Bobrovsky is expected to have another busy night.

Eetu Luostarinen over 3.5 total shots (-134): The physical forward averages 4.6 shots per game this postseason.

Corey Perry over 0.5 total points (Even): Perry could continue his point streak playing on the top line and on the power play.