The Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers will revive their bitter rivalry in the 2025 Stanley Cup Final , a first back-to-back championship rematch in more than a decade. The Panthers, under head coach Paul Maurice , will look to uphold their title defense, while the Oilers, propelled by the heartbreak of last year, want to rewrite their narrative. Game 1 begins Wednesday night at Rogers Place in Edmonton.
Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers to clash in historic Stanley Cup Final rematch fueled by revenge and redemption
The Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers are set on a collision course one more time, meeting in a rare Stanley Cup Final rematch that unites experience, unfinished business, and an elite clash of talent.
“We know what they're capable of,” said Sam Reinhart , acknowledging the Edmonton Oilers’ threat. “They're led by two of the best players in the world. That's no different. I think the whole world is seeing the defensive capabilities they have this year. … So it's going to be another big test for us.”
The Florida Panthers know that defeating the Edmonton Oilers on their home ice is not going to be an easy task. Rogers Place has developed a reputation as one of the loudest and most hostile venues in the NHL. During last year's series, the Oilers fought back forcefully at home, particularly during Games 4 and 6, when they outscored Florida by a staggering 13-2 margin.
“They're a really good team,” Panthers’ Carter Verhaeghe said. “They've been to the Final. They're definitely a hungry team. It's not easy to go to the Final two times in a row. So they want it bad. So it's for us just kind of to play our game. We're going to be ready too.”
Since their final encounter in the Final, the teams have met twice during the regular season, and the Florida Panthers have stolen both wins. But neither team is relying on recent history. The circumstances are different now. The Stanley Cup hangs in the balance.
Also read: Where to purchase Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers 2025 Stanley Cup Finals tickets
With two of the NHL's top rosters, both loaded with experience and top-level firepower, the 2025 Stanley Cup Final is setting up to be a reminiscing spectacle for the ages.
Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers to clash in historic Stanley Cup Final rematch fueled by revenge and redemption
The Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers are set on a collision course one more time, meeting in a rare Stanley Cup Final rematch that unites experience, unfinished business, and an elite clash of talent.
“We know what they're capable of,” said Sam Reinhart , acknowledging the Edmonton Oilers’ threat. “They're led by two of the best players in the world. That's no different. I think the whole world is seeing the defensive capabilities they have this year. … So it's going to be another big test for us.”
The Florida Panthers know that defeating the Edmonton Oilers on their home ice is not going to be an easy task. Rogers Place has developed a reputation as one of the loudest and most hostile venues in the NHL. During last year's series, the Oilers fought back forcefully at home, particularly during Games 4 and 6, when they outscored Florida by a staggering 13-2 margin.
“They're a really good team,” Panthers’ Carter Verhaeghe said. “They've been to the Final. They're definitely a hungry team. It's not easy to go to the Final two times in a row. So they want it bad. So it's for us just kind of to play our game. We're going to be ready too.”
Since their final encounter in the Final, the teams have met twice during the regular season, and the Florida Panthers have stolen both wins. But neither team is relying on recent history. The circumstances are different now. The Stanley Cup hangs in the balance.
Also read: Where to purchase Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers 2025 Stanley Cup Finals tickets
With two of the NHL's top rosters, both loaded with experience and top-level firepower, the 2025 Stanley Cup Final is setting up to be a reminiscing spectacle for the ages.
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