2024-25 Stanley Cup Final preview hub

Daily Faceoff
Jun 1, 2025, 08:00 EDT
Aaron Ekblad and Connor McDavid
Credit: Feb 27, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) shoots the puck against the Florida Panthers during the third period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

For the first time since 2008 and 2009, the Stanley Cup Final has gifted us a rematch. The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers begin their second consecutive championship series Wednesday, June 4 at Rogers Place in Edmonton.

Last season gave us an unforgettable series in which the Oilers rallied from a 3-0 deficit to force Game 7 before the Panthers closed it out at home for their first championship in franchise history. What will the result be this time? Both teams look deeper than last year’s and have mostly had their way with their competition this spring. The Oilers have gone 12-2 since dropping the first two games of the first round, while the Panthers sandwiched a seven-game second round with 4-1 drubbings in Rounds 1 and 3.

Unstoppable force, meet immovable object. Can Connor McDavid and Co. end Canada’s Stanley Cup drought at 32 years?

Below, you’ll find links to all Daily Faceoff’s comprehensive Stanley Cup Final preview coverage in a single convenient location.

SCHEDULE

2025 Stanley Cup Final schedule – by Colton Davies

SERIES PREVIEW

(P3) Edmonton Oilers vs. (A3) Florida Panthers – By Anthony Trudeau

SPECIAL FEATURES

Breaking down the Stanley Cup Final goalie matchup – By Steven Ellis
A brief history of Stanley Cup Final rematches – Coming June 3
Key stats to know for the Stanley Cup Final – Coming June 3
Top storylines of the Stanley Cup Final – Coming June 3
Rats in the Hall of Fame? The cases for Corey Perry and Brad Marchand – Coming June 4
Conn Smythe Trophy Power Rankings – Coming June 4

PREDICTIONS

Stanley Cup Final picks – By DFO Staff

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