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Newsweek
4 days ago
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- Newsweek
Best Panthers vs. Oilers Game 1 Player Props, ATS Bets: EDM Favored At Home
The Panthers are slight underdogs on the road vs. the Oilers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday night. The Panthers are slight underdogs on the road vs. the Oilers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday night. Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The long wait for the Stanley Cup Final rematch between 2024 champ Florida and runner-up Edmonton is finally over. Tonight at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB, Connor McDavid and the Oilers will look to get off to a strong start at home after falling into a 3-0 hole vs. the Panthers in last year's Stanley Cup Final. In what is expected to be a hard-fought series, with most pundits predicting a seven-gamer, it should come as no surprise that sportsbooks see Game 1 as a virtual toss-up. The Game 1 odds below mirror the odds for the series, with Florida listed between +100 and +110 to win the Stanley Cup at various sportsbooks, and Edmonton priced between -120 and -130. Stanley Cup Final Game 1 Betting Odds The odds below include the money line and the puck line. The puck line is like a spread bet, but the standard puck line is typically set at -1.5/+1.5, with the prices weighted to reflect who's favored. DK FD bet365 FLA ML +102 +104 +100 EDM ML -122 -125 -120 FLA puck line +1.5 (-230) +1.5 (-235) +1.5 (-245) EDM puck line -1.5 (-190) -1.5 (+186) -1.5 (+200) Total 6.5 (o+102; u-122) 6.5 (o+100; u-122) 6.0 (o-120; u+110) How to Watch Panthers vs. Oilers Game 1 Puck drop: 8 p.m. ET Channel: TNT/truTV/Max Best Panthers vs. Oilers Game 1 Player Props Ryan Nugent-Hopkins 1+ Points (-150 at DraftKings) -- 1 unit Nugent-Hopkins flies under the radar, especially compared to Oilers stars McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, but he's been consistently productive in these playoffs. Nugent-Hopkins has 18 points in 16 games this postseason, with 13 assists and 5 goals. As Edmonton's first-line left winger alongside McDavid, Nugent-Hopkins rarely lacks for quality opportunities. He took full advantage against the Stars in the Western Conference Finals, with nine points in five games, including at least two apiece in Games 1, 2, 3 and 4. Nugent-Hopkins only notched two points in last year's seven-game series between these teams. He was active, though, with at least one shot on goal in six of seven games, and he finished the series with 27 total shot attempts (3.86 per game). Another tempting bet for Nugent-Hopkins -- whose 13 playoff assists are tied for the third-most in the NHL, behind only McDavid (20) and Draisaitl (18) -- is his 1+ assist prop (+120 at bet365). Panthers vs. Oilers Game 1 Pick, Best Bets One year after an embarrassing 3-0 loss in Florida that started their 2024 Stanley Cup Final on a sour note, I expect the Oilers to start this series off strong. Yes, I'm banking on the obvious factors in their favor like the home crowd and the presence of McDavid, but I also trust Edmonton's strong play in the Western Conference Finals, when they outscored Dallas 19-5 across Games 2-5 to turn a 1-0 series deficit into a gentleman's sweep, to carry over to at least Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. I also expect a solid night at home from goalie Stuart Skinner. After a rough start to his postseason, he is coming off a strong WCF performance against the Stars and will be eager to bounce back after a rough series vs. the Panthers a year ago. Doubting Florida in the Stanley Cup Playoffs has been a great way to lose money over the last couple years, but for at least Game 1 at home, let's go with Edmonton to win the first period and pull out a close victory at home. Panthers vs. Oilers Game 1 Best Bets: Oilers to win 1st period; tie no bet (-150 at DraftKings) -- 0.5 units Oilers ML (-120 at bet365) -- 0.5 units Newsweek may earn an affiliate commission if you sign up through the links in this article. See the sportsbook operator's terms and conditions for important details. Sports betting operators have no influence over newsroom coverage.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is making Gretzky-level history and even Leon Draisaitl says he's the best player
Nugent-Hopkins breaks Oilers' playoff record, shines as MVP (Image via: Getty Images) The Edmonton Oilers are once again on the verge of reaching the Stanley Cup Final, thanks to a powerful team effort. But amid the star power of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has quietly emerged as a key player. His recent performances have matched a historic streak last achieved by Wayne Gretzky, drawing praise from teammates and hockey fans alike. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins breaks records and earns praise as Oilers dominate playoffs POST-RAW | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Leon Draisaitl 05.27.25 After Edmonton's commanding 4-1 win over the Dallas Stars in Game 4 of the Western Conference Final, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has firmly established himself as one of the most valuable players in the playoffs. Leon Draisaitl didn't hold back, calling him 'the best player in the series,' a testament to Nugent-Hopkins' impressive impact. In Game 4, Nugent-Hopkins contributed two key assists, including one that set up Corey Perry's game-winning goal. Over the first four games of the series, he has accumulated nine points, showcasing consistent multi-point efforts night after night. Overall, Nugent-Hopkins has tallied 18 points in 15 playoff games, ranking him among the top postseason scorers in the NHL. What truly sets Nugent-Hopkins apart is his historic achievement: becoming the first Edmonton Oiler since the legendary Wayne Gretzky in 1988 to start a playoff series with four consecutive multi-point games. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like A brain tumor threatens his life. Please save him. Donate For Health Donate Now Undo This rare feat highlights his vital role and the high level of play he has maintained throughout the series. While McDavid and Draisaitl often draw the headlines, Nugent-Hopkins has quietly been the driving force behind Edmonton's playoff success. His intelligent playmaking and steady contributions, especially on the power play, have been crucial as the Oilers have won 11 of their last 13 playoff games. Also Read: Nick Foligno backs Jeff Blashill with a powerful message, takes subtle shot at departed teammates With the Oilers now leading the series 3-1, Nugent-Hopkins could be the key to closing out the Dallas Stars and securing another trip to the Stanley Cup Final. His blend of skill, vision, and consistency is proving to be a difference-maker in this postseason run. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is proving to be the Oilers' unsung hero, delivering clutch performances when it matters most. If Edmonton advances, his historic playoff run will be remembered as a key factor in their success. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Edmonton Oilers veterans have been waiting long time for this as Cup final return looms
It seems like forever ago, now that the Edmonton Oilers are steamrolling their way through the playoffs, but it was just a few weeks ago that they were hanging by a thread. Their playoffs were almost over before they started. They were down 2-0 to the Los Angeles Kings, they'd given up 12 goals, their starting goalie lost the net, the penalty kill surrendered five goals, they didn't have Mattias Ekholm and Evan Bouchard was going from bad to worse. The Oilers were fulfilling everyone's pre-playoff prophecy that predicted they'd be bowing out in the first round. They've gone 11-2 since, treating the 105-point L.A. Kings, the 110-point Vegas Golden Knights and the 106-point Dallas Stars like punching bags. They won four in a row to dump the Kings, four out of five to eliminate Vegas and are now 3-1 up on the Dallas Stars, one win away from their second straight Stanley cup final. It has been a run for the ages. And for veterans like 40-year-old Corey Perry, one of the oldest players in the league, and 32-year-old Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, the longest-serving member of the Oilers, this is as much fun as hockey gets. 'It just keeps getting better and better, it's unbelievable,' said Nugent-Hopkins, who has been in Edmonton for 959 regular-season games, 90 more in the playoffs and can't imagine lacing it up anywhere else. 'It's kind of hard to wrap your head around sometimes how unbelievable this fan base is. It seems like every series and every game they get louder in there. There are more people out on the streets before and after and you feel the support.' In his 14 years as an Oiler, Nugent-Hopkins has been though 10 head coaches, five general managers, three rebuilds, seven missed playoffs, two first-round exits and one Stanley Cup Final. Two would be really cool. 'When I first came in, we were obviously a struggling team but you never really felt the negativity too much in the city,' he said. 'There was still a lot of positivity and a lot of hope. Now we're one win away from going to back-to-back Stanley Cup finals and this is as exciting as it gets for us as a team and also for the fan base that stuck around for a lot of years. 'It never gets old, it just keeps getting better.' Perry has been to five Stanley Cup finals in his 20-year career, including last year with Edmonton and three ill-fated trips in a row with Dallas, Montreal and Tampa Bay in 2020, 2021 and 2022. He won a ring in his rookie season with Anaheim and it would be a perfect bookend to his career get another one in 2025. 'This is why we play the game,' said the ageless wonder, whose six post-season goals are second only to Leon Draisaitl. 'This is why you put the work in in the summer. When you're seven years old playing on the street, this is what we play. We're kids. This is fun.' The Oilers are close enough to touch it, but they can't get ahead of themselves. They aren't there yet. They have to go into Dallas and beat a team that could have easily come out ahead in a couple of these games if it wasn't for goalie Stuart Skinner. The Oilers also have come back from the dead enough times in their recent history to know better than anyone that there is nothing more dangerous than giving an opponent hope. 'When you have a team down you have to dig a little deeper because we know we're going to get their best,' Perry said. 'They're going home, they're going to be in front of their fans. We have to be ready from the puck drop because if we have another first period like we did (in Game 4) it could be a different story.' What's the mindset when you're 11-2 in your past 13 playoff games and one win away from hosting Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final? Do you put it our of your mind? Or is it front and centre as motivation? You'd think being this close to a lifelong dream might mess with a team's nerves, but the Oilers have been through all of this before and seem rather calm considering the circumstances. Edmonton Oilers win game, lose Hyman, tighten noose around Stars Calvin Pickard looks ready to go for Edmonton Oilers in Game 4 'We've been here before, we have that experience,' Skinner said. 'How we did it last year, how we're going to do it this year, is sticking to our process, sticking to our game. 'You can't really think too far ahead. You know they're going to give us a huge push and we're going to do the same. We have a lot of desperation.' It's hard to imagine any team wanting this more than the one that lost Game 7 of the final a year ago, or any player wanting it more than a 40-year-old in the twilight of his career with a seven-year-old son who only has seen 20-year-old pictures of his dad lifting the Cup. 'He's been around, he's seen a lot of hockey,' Perry said. 'But there is one thing left and that's what we're chasing.' E-mail: rtychkowski@
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins driving team's Stanley Cup playoff success
Nugent-Hopkins drives Oilers' playoff success in Western Conference Final (Image via: Getty Images) As the Edmonton Oilers push toward the Stanley Cup Final, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is proving to be a crucial player in their playoff success. His impressive postseason performance has made him a key contributor in the Western Conference Final against the Dallas Stars. While his skill and consistency shine, discussions continue about the role coaching trust plays in his prominent position on the Oilers' lineup. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins shines in Oilers playoff run amid role debate Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Hits Corey Perry With A Slick Power-Play Feed In a star-studded Edmonton Oilers locker room featuring Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, it's Ryan Nugent-Hopkins who's quietly emerging as the playoff hero. With an impressive nine points in just four games against the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference Final, Nugent-Hopkins is driving Edmonton's commanding 3-1 series lead. Beyond the stats, discussions swirl about his seemingly untouchable status with the Oilers' coaching staff. It's no secret that Leon Draisaitl once referred to him as 'the coach's favorite,' and this postseason is adding fuel to that fire. Whether it's top power play minutes, key penalty kill roles, or consistent top-six deployment, Nugent-Hopkins is everywhere and critics are starting to question if that's always been about merit. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Conheça o óculos militar que os homens 40+ querem Óculos Max Saiba Mais Undo After all, his regular season numbers dipped just 49 points in 78 games, a far cry from the 104-point campaign he had two years ago. On a team where production usually determines priority, how did Nugent-Hopkins manage to retain such an ironclad role? That question gets more complicated when you consider what he's done lately. In the playoffs, he's flipped the switch—18 points in 15 games, and two brilliant assists in Game 4 that had even skeptics nodding in approval. His defensive play has also tightened, with key penalty kills and critical puck battles adding weight to his case. Coach Kris Knoblauch insists it's about trust. 'He's really elevated his game, Ryan is very valuable to our team ' the coach said. But that praise, paired with unwavering deployment, has sparked debate among fans and analysts. Also Read: Zach Hyman injury shakes Oilers in Game 4 after controversial hit by Stars' Marchment With the Oilers one win away from back-to-back Stanley Cup Final appearances, the answer might not matter to the scoreboard. But in a locker room full of elite talent, where ice time is a currency, the unspoken favoritism narrative refuses to die quietly. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Corey Perry's power-play strike fuels Oilers' 4-1 win against Stars in Game 4, Edmonton one victory away from Stanley Cup final
Veteran forward Corey Perry delivered a standout performance on Tuesday (May 27) night as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Dallas Stars 4-1 in Game 4 of the Western Conference Final. With this win, the Oilers now lead the best-of-seven series 3-1 and are just one win away from reaching the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2006. Perry's key moment came in the second period. With the game tied 1-1, the Oilers went on a power play. Perry positioned himself in front of the net and tapped in the go-ahead goal after a quick pass from Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. The goal was Perry's sixth of the playoffs, making him the fifth player aged 40 or older to score in a conference final. Leon Draisaitl opened the scoring in the first period with a power-play goal for the Oilers. He also registered an assist, continuing his strong postseason performance. Connor McDavid and Nugent-Hopkins, two of the top Edmonton Oilers players, each recorded two assists. Nugent-Hopkins has now had four straight multi-point games in the series. Goaltender Stuart Skinner was solid in the net for Edmonton, stopping 28 shots and keeping the Dallas Stars at bay after their only goal in the second period, scored by Jason Robertson on a power play. With just under two minutes left in regulation, the Stars pulled their goalie to close the gap. But the Oilers sealed the win with two empty-net goals, one from Mattias Janmark and another from Adam Henrique. Live Events The score of the Oilers game ended 4-1, giving Edmonton fans much to cheer about. The Oilers' game today showed dominance both offensively and defensively, especially in special teams. The Edmonton score now reflects their momentum in the series as they prepare to face Dallas again in Game 5 . The Oilers vs Dallas matchup continues Thursday night in Texas. If the Oilers win, they will advance to the Stanley Cup Final. For Perry, the Oilers, and their fans, the dream of lifting the Cup is now closer than ever.
