2023-24 Stanley Cup Final preview hub

Credit: Nov 20, 2023; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl (29) plays the puck in front of Florida Panthers defenseman Gustav Forsling (42) during the first period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

It’s almost time. The Stanley Cup Final begins Saturday, June 8. The Florida Panthers are the sixth team since expansion to make the Final after losing it the previous year and the first to do so since the 2009 Pittsburgh Penguins. The Edmonton Oilers, reaching the Final for the first time since 2006, will attempt to bring home their first championship since 1990 and give Canada its first since 1993. The stakes are high for both sides.

Which squad has the edge: the balanced, physical and defensively stingy Panthers? Or the Oilers, powered by a collection of stars giving historic postseason performances?

At Daily Faceoff, we’re breaking down the matchup from every conceivable angle this week. Here, you can find all our coverage in one convenient location with links to every feature and preview. We’ll continue updating this page leading up to Game 1 on Saturday.

2023-24 STANLEY CUP FINAL SCHEDULE

NHL releases Stanley Cup Final schedule – by Colton Davies

2023-24 STANLEY CUP FINAL SERIES PREVIEW

(A1) Florida Panthers vs. (P2) Edmonton Oilers – by Anthony Trudeau

SPECIAL FEATURES

Updated Conn Smythe Trophy power rankings – by Mike Gould

Top storylines of the Stanley Cup Final – by Matt Larkin

Key stats to know for the Stanley Cup Final – by Scott Maxwell

Breaking down the Stanley Cup Final goalie matchup – by Steven Ellis

Who is Kris Knoblauch, the Oilers’ unlikely season savior? – by Frank Seravalli

Which team has more on the line in the Stanley Cup Final? – DFO Roundtable (Coming June 8)

PREDICTIONS

2023-24 Stanley Cup Final picks – by DFO Staff

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