Panthers vs. Oilers live updates: 2025 Stanley Cup Final Game 1 start time, picks and predictions
Hello hockey fans and welcome to The Athletic 's live coverage of tonight's Stanley Cup Final Game 1 between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers.
These teams are meeting in the final for the second straight year after the Panthers defeated the Oilers in seven games last season. After Edmonton nearly pulled off the comeback from down 3-0 last year, we're set for another epic final this time around.
The Athletic will have the series covered from every angle, with up-to-the minute news and analysis from our award-winning reporters, so stay tuned!
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