Oilers, Panthers Set for Stanley Cup Rematch

The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers are set to meet in the 2025 Stanley Cup Final, marking the NHL’s first consecutive-year rematch since 2009. The Panthers captured their first championship last year after rallying from a 3-0 series deficit to defeat the Oilers in seven games. This season, Edmonton holds home-ice advantage and seeks to end Canada's Stanley Cup drought dating to 1993, while Florida aims to become the first back-to-back champion since 2021. The Oilers advanced by defeating the Dallas Stars in five games, and the Panthers did the same against the Carolina Hurricanes. Key players include Connor McDavid for Edmonton, last year’s playoff MVP despite the loss, and Matthew Tkachuk for Florida. The rematch is highly anticipated, with both teams returning their core lineups.