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New York Post
21 hours ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Stanley Cup Final picks, odds: Best prop bets for Panthers vs. Oilers
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The 2024-25 Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers gets underway Wednesday night at Rogers Place in Alberta. By now, you know the storylines. It's a rematch of last year's classic seven-game series and Connor McDavid's second opportunity to win his first Stanley Cup. It's also the third consecutive trip to the Final for the Panthers. The Stanley Cup Final is always dripping with drama, but this year's showpiece has everything you want in a matchup. To get ready, we've combed through the entire betting menu for the Stanley Cup Final and honed in on our favorite props for what should be a thriller between the Oilers and Panthers. Best bet to lead the series in points: Anton Lundell, Panthers (100/1, FanDuel) Look, it'd be easy to make the case for McDavid (+170) or Leon Draisaitl (+220), but their prices are too short to get excited about, especially since Florida can make life difficult for the Oilers' dynamic duo. If you want to go with one of McDavid or Draisaitl, don't let me stop you. But I will make the case for a long shot, too. Anton Lundell comes into the Stanley Cup Final with 12 points in 17 games. That's a healthy total, but it puts him eighth on the Panthers this postseason and five points behind Aleksander Barkov for the lead. However, I think Lundell has more scoring upside than usual in this series. Edmonton's Connor McDavid leads the playoffs in points. AP Paul Maurice is going to do everything he can to get Barkov out against McDavid, which will make it quite difficult for Florida's No. 1 center to continue his scoring pace. Similarly, I think we'll see a lot of Sam Bennett's line, which features Matthew Tkachuk, squaring up against Draisaitl. That should leave a pretty favorable matchup for Lundell's line, which has been dynamite all postseason. Lundell, Brad Marchand, and Eetu Luostarinen have combined for 39 points in the first three rounds. Betting on the NHL? Best bet to lead the series in goals: Connor McDavid (+500, FanDuel) If you want to make one McDavid-related bet before the Final, I'd make it this one. Draisaitl is the favorite to lead the series in goals at +300, but he's only got one more goal than McDavid in the playoffs so far. Plus, it's McDavid who leads the playoffs in shots with 59, eight more than the next player. Florida's Sam Bennett has 10 goals in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Best bet to win the Conn Smythe for the Oilers: Leon Draisaitl (+800, bet365) McDavid is sitting at -110 odds to win the Conn Smythe, which suggests he will take home the award for the second year in a row if Edmonton wins this series. That certainly could happen, but it seems premature to connect an Oilers win to McDavid being named Playoff MVP. Not when Draisaitl is just one point behind No. 97 in the scoring race. Let's put it this way: Draisaitl is +220 to lead this series in scoring and +300 to score the most goals. If he does either of those things, and the Oilers win, it will be tough not to give him the Conn Smythe. Best bet to win the Conn Smythe for the Panthers: Sam Bennett (33/1, FanDuel) Sergei Bobrovsky has the shortest odds of any Panther and the Russian netminder has been superb this spring, but he'll have his work cut out for him against the Oilers. Instead, we'll zero in on Bennett, who leads the Panthers in goals (10) and shots (51) this postseason. Florida's No. 2 center has a penchant for scoring massive goals, and his physical style of play could help tilt the scales in the favor of the defending champs. Why Trust New York Post Betting Michael Leboff is a long-suffering Islanders fan, but a long-profiting sports bettor with 10 years of experience in the gambling industry. He loves using game theory to help punters win bracket pools, find long shots, and learn how to beat the market in mainstream and niche sports.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
McDavid, 'undrained' Oilers eager for Panthers, Stanley Cup rematch
May 30 (UPI) -- Connor McDavid said the Edmonton Oilers were emotionally drained during last year's run to the Stanley Cup Final, but are now steady as they head into a rematch with the Florida Panthers. McDavid logged a goal and assist in a 6-3 win over the Dallas Stars in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals to help secure the Oilers' title series tickets Thursday in Dallas. Advertisement The Panthers beat the Oilers 4-3 in last year's Stanley Cup Final. Game 1 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final will be Wednesday in Edmonton. "I think we are better for going through last year," McDavid told reporters. "It was a great learning experience and it;s really driven us all year. I think this run has felt different than last year. It's felt very normal. It's felt very, I don't want to say boring, but it hasn't been as emotional. We haven't had the highs and we haven't had the lows, just kinda been steady. "I think that's put us in a good position. Those games can be emotionally draining. We are not drained. We've got lots of depth. We've got as good of chance as they do." The Panthers allowed a league-low 2.29 goals per game this postseason. They scored the third-most goals per game (3.88) of any team during their 12-5 postseason run to the Stanley Cup Final. Advertisement Aleksander Barkov's 17 points are tied for the fifth-most this postseason. Fellow Panthers forwards Sam Bennett and Matthew Tkachuk tied for the eight-most points (16). Bennett's 10 goals are the most among postseason players. The Oilers, who went 12-4 so far this postseason, led the NHL with 4.06 goals per game. They allowed the fourth-fewest goals per game (2.81). McDavid and fellow Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl totaled 26 and 25 points, respectively, for the most points among postseason players. Forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins totaled the fourth-most points (18), while defenseman Evan Bouhard tied for the fifth-most points (17) through the Oilers first 16 playoff games. McDavid's 20 assists lead the NHL. The Oilers are 12-2 over their last 14 playoff games. They Panthers are 8-2 over their last 10. Advertisement "We know what they're about," Draisaitl said of the Panthers. "We've played them seven times. They are a good team. We're a really good team as well. Obviously it's nice to get a shot at getting some revenge, but we are a long ways from that. We'll enjoy this, move on and get ready." Draisaitl logged two assists in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals. Forwards Mattias Janmark, Kasperi Kapanen, Jeff Skinner, Corey Perry and Evander Kane joined McDavid as the Oilers' goal scorers. Perry started the scoring with a power-play goal 2:31 seconds into the series finale. McDavid and Draisaitl assisted that goal. Janmark and Skinner proceeded to added two more goals in a span of 58 seconds, giving the Oilers a 3-0 lead 8:07 into the first period. Advertisement Stars forwards Jason Robertson and Roope Hintz cut into the deficit, but McDavid pushed the lead to two scores with a sensational goal with 6:32 remaining in the second period. Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm started that play with a blocked shot, which sent the puck flying toward the neutral zone. McDavid quickly chased down the puck and darted over the blue line, out-skating several defenders. He then pulled the puck to his backhand, before moving it to his forehand. McDavid then slashed it back to his left and flicked the puck into the back fo the net, beating Stars goaltender Casey DeSmith. Robertson answered with a wrist shot 38 seconds into the third period, but the Stars didn't score again. Kane and Kapanen lit the lamp two more times down the stretch to secure the win. Advertisement The Oilers will host the Panthers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final at 8 p.m. EDT Wednesday on TNT, truTV and Max. Several sports books list both the Oilers and Panthers as favorites to win the best-of-seven game series. "I think it's been a different experience," McDavid said. "Some teams get really hot coming down the stretch and they ride it all the way through the playoffs. For us, it's kinda come together in the playoffs. We've been building and building our game. We are starting to see some of our best hockey. ... Our best hockey is still in front of us, which is a great thing." Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final will be June 6 in Edmonton. The Panthers will host Game 3 on June 9 in Sunrise, Fla. They will host Game 4 on June 12 at Amerant Bank Arena.
UPI
3 days ago
- Sport
- UPI
McDavid, 'undrained' Oilers eager for Panthers, Stanley Cup rematch
May 30 (UPI) -- Connor McDavid said the Edmonton Oilers were emotionally drained during last year's run to the Stanley Cup Final, but are now steady as they head into a rematch with the Florida Panthers. McDavid logged a goal and assist in a 6-3 win over the Dallas Stars in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals to help secure the Oilers' title series tickets Thursday in Dallas. The Panthers beat the Oilers 4-3 in last year's Stanley Cup Final. Game 1 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final will be Wednesday in Edmonton. "I think we are better for going through last year," McDavid told reporters. "It was a great learning experience and it;s really driven us all year. I think this run has felt different than last year. It's felt very normal. It's felt very, I don't want to say boring, but it hasn't been as emotional. We haven't had the highs and we haven't had the lows, just kinda been steady. "I think that's put us in a good position. Those games can be emotionally draining. We are not drained. We've got lots of depth. We've got as good of chance as they do." The Panthers allowed a league-low 2.29 goals per game this postseason. They scored the third-most goals per game (3.88) of any team during their 12-5 postseason run to the Stanley Cup Final. Aleksander Barkov's 17 points are tied for the fifth-most this postseason. Fellow Panthers forwards Sam Bennett and Matthew Tkachuk tied for the eight-most points (16). Bennett's 10 goals are the most among postseason players. The Oilers, who went 12-4 so far this postseason, led the NHL with 4.06 goals per game. They allowed the fourth-fewest goals per game (2.81). McDavid and fellow Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl totaled 26 and 25 points, respectively, for the most points among postseason players. Forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins totaled the fourth-most points (18), while defenseman Evan Bouhard tied for the fifth-most points (17) through the Oilers first 16 playoff games. McDavid's 20 assists lead the NHL. The Oilers are 12-2 over their last 14 playoff games. They Panthers are 8-2 over their last 10. "We know what they're about," Draisaitl said of the Panthers. "We've played them seven times. They are a good team. We're a really good team as well. Obviously it's nice to get a shot at getting some revenge, but we are a long ways from that. We'll enjoy this, move on and get ready." Draisaitl logged two assists in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals. Forwards Mattias Janmark, Kasperi Kapanen, Jeff Skinner, Corey Perry and Evander Kane joined McDavid as the Oilers' goal scorers. Perry started the scoring with a power-play goal 2:31 seconds into the series finale. McDavid and Draisaitl assisted that goal. Janmark and Skinner proceeded to added two more goals in a span of 58 seconds, giving the Oilers a 3-0 lead 8:07 into the first period. Stars forwards Jason Robertson and Roope Hintz cut into the deficit, but McDavid pushed the lead to two scores with a sensational goal with 6:32 remaining in the second period. Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm started that play with a blocked shot, which sent the puck flying toward the neutral zone. McDavid quickly chased down the puck and darted over the blue line, out-skating several defenders. He then pulled the puck to his backhand, before moving it to his forehand. McDavid then slashed it back to his left and flicked the puck into the back fo the net, beating Stars goaltender Casey DeSmith. Robertson answered with a wrist shot 38 seconds into the third period, but the Stars didn't score again. Kane and Kapanen lit the lamp two more times down the stretch to secure the win. The Oilers will host the Panthers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final at 8 p.m. EDT Wednesday on TNT, truTV and Max. Several sports books list both the Oilers and Panthers as favorites to win the best-of-seven game series. "I think it's been a different experience," McDavid said. "Some teams get really hot coming down the stretch and they ride it all the way through the playoffs. For us, it's kinda come together in the playoffs. We've been building and building our game. We are starting to see some of our best hockey. ... Our best hockey is still in front of us, which is a great thing." Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final will be June 6 in Edmonton. The Panthers will host Game 3 on June 9 in Sunrise, Fla. They will host Game 4 on June 12 at Amerant Bank Arena.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Oilers beat Stars 4-1, take a commanding 3-1 lead in Western Conference final series
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers are one win away from a return trip to the Stanley Cup Final. Leon Draisaitl and Corey Perry each had a power-play goal and an assist and the Oilers took a commanding lead in the Western Conference final series with a 4-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night. Kasperi Kapanen and Adam Henrique added empty-net goals, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Connor McDavid each had two assists for the Oilers took a 3-1 lead in the series by winning three consecutive games after a third-period collapse cost them the opening game in Dallas. Since that game, Edmonton has outscored Dallas 13-2. Draisaitl said it was far from easy in Game 4. 'There are going to be some swings in a series. They're one of the last four teams standing, so they're going to have their push, and there's going to be periods where they control the play. That's just the way it is,' Draisaitl said. 'But I think we've managed it really well. (goalie Stuart Skinner) has been incredible when we needed him to be, and our third period was really well played.' The Oilers are now 9-0 in Game 4s over their past three playoff runs. Skinner continued to shine in the Edmonton net, making 28 saves in the win. 'How we all played as a team was fantastic and shows a lot of courage, the way that guys are blocking shots,' Skinner said. 'For myself, it definitely felt good out there. I'm just trying to give my team the best chance that I possibly can every night.' Jason Robertson scored for the Stars, who are in danger of being eliminated in the West final by the Oilers for the second year in a row. 'It's time to reset again, it's not over until somebody wins four games,' said Stars forward Mikko Rantanen, who has been held scoreless for seven straight games after scoring nine goals in the six previous games. 'So, now we go on home ice and it's just one game at a time. I mean, I don't even think really what the series is, it's just try to win one game and come back to Alberta.' Jake Oettinger recorded 29 stops while taking the loss in the Dallas net, falling to 5-11 in his career in West final contests. After surviving a flurry of Dallas chances to start the game, the Oilers started the scoring on the power play with 8:37 to play in the opening period as Nugent-Hopkins kept up his hot play in the series, feeding it to Draisaitl who beat Oettinger with a one-timer from a bad angle for his seventh of the playoffs. There was some cause for concern for Edmonton in the first frame, however, as forward Zach Hyman took an open ice hit from Mason Marchment and left the game with an upper-body injury and did not return. The Stars tied the game at 1-1 seven minutes into the second period on a nice power-play passing play as Robertson picked the top corner on Skinner for his second goal of the playoffs in as many games. Edmonton regained the lead on another power play as Nugent-Hopkins made a perfect pass to Perry for an easy tap-in for his sixth, making him just the fifth player aged 40 and older to score in a conference final. It was Nugent-Hopkins' fourth consecutive multipoint performance, becoming the first player in 35 years to accomplish that feat in a conference final, and the first Oiler to have nine or more points through the first four games of a conference final since Wayne Gretzky 37 years ago. Stars forward Roope Hintz returned to the lineup after missing a game. He was helped off the ice late in the third period of Game 2 after being slashed on the top of the left foot by Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse. ___ AP NHL playoffs: and
Fox Sports
5 days ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Oilers beat Stars 4-1, take a commanding 3-1 lead in Western Conference final series
Associated Press EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers are one win away from a return trip to the Stanley Cup Final. Leon Draisaitl and Corey Perry each had a power-play goal and an assist and the Oilers took a commanding lead in the Western Conference final series with a 4-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night. Kasperi Kapanen and Adam Henrique added empty-net goals, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Connor McDavid each had two assists for the Oilers took a 3-1 lead in the series by winning three consecutive games after a third-period collapse cost them the opening game in Dallas. Since that game, Edmonton has outscored Dallas 13-2. Draisaitl said it was far from easy in Game 4. 'There are going to be some swings in a series. They're one of the last four teams standing, so they're going to have their push, and there's going to be periods where they control the play. That's just the way it is,' Draisaitl said. 'But I think we've managed it really well. (goalie Stuart Skinner) has been incredible when we needed him to be, and our third period was really well played.' The Oilers are now 9-0 in Game 4s over their past three playoff runs. Skinner continued to shine in the Edmonton net, making 28 saves in the win. 'How we all played as a team was fantastic and shows a lot of courage, the way that guys are blocking shots,' Skinner said. 'For myself, it definitely felt good out there. I'm just trying to give my team the best chance that I possibly can every night.' Jason Robertson scored for the Stars, who are in danger of being eliminated in the West final by the Oilers for the second year in a row. 'It's time to reset again, it's not over until somebody wins four games,' said Stars forward Mikko Rantanen, who has been held scoreless for seven straight games after scoring nine goals in the six previous games. 'So, now we go on home ice and it's just one game at a time. I mean, I don't even think really what the series is, it's just try to win one game and come back to Alberta.' Jake Oettinger recorded 29 stops while taking the loss in the Dallas net, falling to 5-11 in his career in West final contests. After surviving a flurry of Dallas chances to start the game, the Oilers started the scoring on the power play with 8:37 to play in the opening period as Nugent-Hopkins kept up his hot play in the series, feeding it to Draisaitl who beat Oettinger with a one-timer from a bad angle for his seventh of the playoffs. There was some cause for concern for Edmonton in the first frame, however, as forward Zach Hyman took an open ice hit from Mason Marchment and left the game with an upper-body injury and did not return. The Stars tied the game at 1-1 seven minutes into the second period on a nice power-play passing play as Robertson picked the top corner on Skinner for his second goal of the playoffs in as many games. Edmonton regained the lead on another power play as Nugent-Hopkins made a perfect pass to Perry for an easy tap-in for his sixth, making him just the fifth player aged 40 and older to score in a conference final. It was Nugent-Hopkins' fourth consecutive multipoint performance, becoming the first player in 35 years to accomplish that feat in a conference final, and the first Oiler to have nine or more points through the first four games of a conference final since Wayne Gretzky 37 years ago. Stars forward Roope Hintz returned to the lineup after missing a game. He was helped off the ice late in the third period of Game 2 after being slashed on the top of the left foot by Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse. ___ AP NHL playoffs: and recommended
