Stanley Cup Final history: Panthers-Oilers rematch joins exclusive list of back-to-back NHL showdowns
Panthers and Oilers face off again in a rare Stanley Cup Final rematch (Image via: Getty Images)
In a league built on grit and glory, repeat champions are rare—repeat matchups, even rarer. The 2025 Stanley Cup Final brings back the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers for a second straight year, reigniting a rivalry and reviving a tradition that few teams ever achieve.
It's not just a rematch, it's a moment etched in NHL history.
Panthers and Oilers make NHL history with rare Stanley Cup Final rematch
The NHL is no stranger to fierce rivalries, but only a handful of franchises have ever met in back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals. With the Panthers and Oilers renewing hostilities in 2025, they've become just the fifth pair to do so since the league's expansion era began in 1967-68.
Before this showdown, the last back-to-back Final came over a decade ago, when Sidney Crosby's Penguins and the Red Wings traded Stanley Cups in 2008 and 2009.
Prior to that, it was the dynastic battles of the Canadiens vs. Blues (1968-69) and Canadiens vs. Bruins (1977-78), as well as the iconic Islanders-Oilers duels in the early 1980s—each helping shape the league's legacy.
2025 NHL Stanley Cup Final SUPER PREVIEW: Panthers vs. Oilers | Storylines, Player Rankings & MORE
Now, Florida is fighting to become the NHL's first repeat champion since Tampa Bay in 2020-21, while Edmonton is chasing its first title since 1990 and a shot at redemption after last year's Game 7 heartbreak.
by Taboola
by Taboola
Sponsored Links
Sponsored Links
Promoted Links
Promoted Links
You May Like
2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here]
Esseps
Learn More
Undo
What makes this repeat so unique isn't just the stats, it's the stakes. The Panthers have evolved into a powerhouse with a relentless defensive core and playoff-tested depth. Meanwhile, the Oilers boast generational firepower in Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, yet still battle questions about closing out when it matters most.
While many fans are excited for the Panthers-Oilers rematch, others see it as a sign of deeper issues in the NHL.
With small-market teams often left out and the same stars dominating the spotlight, this back-to-back Stanley Cup Final is viewed by some as a repeat performance rather than fresh history in the making.
Also Read:
Edmonton Oilers bring Canada together in quest for Stanley Cup victory
It raises concerns about whether true NHL parity still exists in the league. As the same top teams dominate the Stanley Cup Playoffs year after year, the path to the Stanley Cup Final seems increasingly difficult for rising contenders and small-market franchises.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Economic Times
4 hours ago
- Economic Times
How to buy tickets for Panthers vs. Oilers game 3: Stanley Cup finals 2025
Stanley Cup Finals action moves to Sunrise, Florida. Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers are tied. Game 3 is scheduled for June 9 at Amerant Bank Arena. Tickets are available, starting from $452. Game promises intense action. Prepaid parking is recommended. Series is now a best-of-five. Panthers have home-ice advantage. Fans are eager to witness the thrilling matchup live. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Game 3 details Date & Time: Monday, June 9, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET Location: Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, Florida Ticket availability & pricing Upper-level seats: Starting at $452 Lower-level seats: Starting at $768 What to know before you go Bag Policy: Only small clutches (4'x6' and under) are permitted. Larger bags are allowed only for medical reasons or baby care and will be subject to search. Parking: Prepaid parking is available and recommended to save time and money; purchase in advance online. Premium Seating: Fans looking for an upgraded experience can explore suites and club options through the arena's premium seating services. Remaining Stanley Cup finals schedule Game 3: June 9, Amerant Bank Arena, FloridaGame 4: June 12, Amerant Bank Arena, Florida Game 5*: June 14, Rogers Place, Edmonton Game 6*: June 17, Amerant Bank Arena, Florida Game 7*: June 20, Rogers Place, Edmonton (*if necessary) The Stanley Cup Finals are heating up as the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers head into Game 3 with the series tied 1-1 after two thrilling overtime battles. With the Panthers securing a dramatic double-overtime win in Game 2, the action now shifts to Sunrise, Florida, where fans are eager to witness the next chapter of this intense matchup live at Amerant Bank for Game 3 are still available, but demand is high. As of the latest update, the most affordable seats start at $452, while lower-level seating begins at $768. Prices may fluctuate as the game approaches, depending on demand and can be purchased through official outlets such as SeatGeek (the arena's official ticketing partner), Ticketmaster, and the NHL's official the series now a best-of-five and the Panthers enjoying home-ice advantage, Game 3 promises to be a pivotal showdown. Secure your tickets soon if you want to catch the Stanley Cup Finals action live in Florida!
Time of India
5 hours ago
- Time of India
How to buy tickets for Panthers vs. Oilers game 3: Stanley Cup finals 2025
The Stanley Cup Finals are heating up as the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers head into Game 3 with the series tied 1-1 after two thrilling overtime battles. With the Panthers securing a dramatic double-overtime win in Game 2, the action now shifts to Sunrise, Florida, where fans are eager to witness the next chapter of this intense matchup live at Amerant Bank Arena. Game 3 details Date & Time: Monday, June 9, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET Location: Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, Florida Ticket availability & pricing Tickets for Game 3 are still available, but demand is high. As of the latest update, the most affordable seats start at $452, while lower-level seating begins at $768. Prices may fluctuate as the game approaches, depending on demand and availability. Upper-level seats: Starting at $452 Lower-level seats: Starting at $768 Tickets can be purchased through official outlets such as SeatGeek (the arena's official ticketing partner), Ticketmaster, and the NHL's official site. What to know before you go Bag Policy: Only small clutches (4'x6' and under) are permitted. Larger bags are allowed only for medical reasons or baby care and will be subject to search. Parking: Prepaid parking is available and recommended to save time and money; purchase in advance online. Premium Seating: Fans looking for an upgraded experience can explore suites and club options through the arena's premium seating services. Remaining Stanley Cup finals schedule Game 3: June 9, Amerant Bank Arena, FloridaGame 4: June 12, Amerant Bank Arena, Florida Game 5*: June 14, Rogers Place , Edmonton Game 6*: June 17, Amerant Bank Arena, Florida Game 7*: June 20, Rogers Place, Edmonton (*if necessary) With the series now a best-of-five and the Panthers enjoying home-ice advantage, Game 3 promises to be a pivotal showdown. Secure your tickets soon if you want to catch the Stanley Cup Finals action live in Florida!
Hindustan Times
5 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Stanley Cup Final for old men: Brad Marchand and Corey Perry shine on hockey's biggest stage
EDMONTON, Alberta — Brad Marchand and Corey Perry are by far the oldest players in the Stanley Cup Final. Marchand just turned 37 last month, and Perry is 40. Naturally, they combined for a third of the goals in Game 2 on Friday night, showing this is indeed a Cup final for old men, not for the earth but certainly in hockey. Marchand scored his second of the game to win it in double overtime for the Florida Panthers after Perry got the latest tying goal in the history of the final in the waning moments of regulation to give the Edmonton Oilers hope. "You saying he's old, or what?" teammate Seth Jones said of Marchand. 'I'm going to tell him you said that. He's a dog. He's a gamer. He's a competitor. He brings so much energy to our team on and off the ice.' Where does that energy come from to play 22 important minutes? Anton Lundell hopes it comes from him and fellow linemate Eetu Luostarinen, the pups keeping an older dog like Marchand feeling young. 'He likes to spend time and be around us,' said Lundell, who set up each of Marchand's breakaway goals. "He's in great shape, and it seems like nothing is stopping him.' Marchand is not slowing down in his 16th NHL season and 13th playoff run, the first away from the Boston Bruins. He is in the final for a fourth time, this one 14 years removed from his first when he and Boston also faced a Canadian team, the Vancouver Canucks, and won the Cup to keep the country's title drought going. His two-goal game came on the anniversary of scoring short-handed on Roberto Luongo in the 2011 final. Luongo now works for the Panthers in their front office and posted on social media after the game, 'Favorite player of all time.' "Lu is awesome," said Marchand, whose 10 goals in the final are the most among active players, one more than Perry. "Happy to be on his team.' Perry even longer ago helped beat a Canadian team in the final when he and Anaheim defeated Ottawa in 2007. He's playing for the Cup for a sixth time in his career and for the fourth time over the past five years and is still producing at important moments. His tying goal with 17.8 seconds on the clock in the third period was just the latest example. 'Determination, finding a way to find the puck and then obviously putting it in the net. He's got a skill for that,' Edmonton coach Kris Knoblauch said. 'Knowing in the playoffs it's hard to score and you need guys around the net and finding ways, he's as good as anybody finding ways to score.' Plenty of folks might be surprised to see Marchand and Perry doing this at their advanced ages. Paul Maurice, who has coached more games than anyone in NHL history except for Scotty Bowman, is not one of them. Maurice credits rule changes coming out of the 2004-05 lockout and sports science around the league for paving the way for players to contributed later into their 30s and even 40s. 'I think we're coming into an age of that,' Maurice said. "A tremendous amount of care for the players, whether that's the meals that they eat, how we travel — there's a lot of money that goes into allowing these players to play. The old guys and the young guys benefit from the rule change, and they're better fit, conditioned athletes over their entire lives.' Marchand has his own routine, one that goes beyond the Dairy Queen Blizzard jokes that keep swirling around him this playoffs. He rode a stationary bike before overtime, something he likes to do after most periods. 'You're trying to keep your legs going in overtime," Marchand said. 'Keep them feeling good.' The Panthers are feeling good after acquiring Marchand at the deadline from Boston and unleashing him for goals in Game 2 that tied the series. Winger Matthew Tkachuk thinks Marchand scored two of their biggest goals during this run, aging like a fine wine. 'Hopefully he can keep it going,' Tkachuk said. Unreal player, unreal competitor. ... 'He could play till he's 47 the way he's going.' NHL playoffs: /hub/stanley-cup and /hub/nhl
