Panthers Adjust Stanley Cup Final Lineup vs Oilers Due to Greer Injury

The Florida Panthers, reigning Stanley Cup champions and Eastern Conference winners for the third consecutive year, are heading into the 2025 Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers with a key lineup change due to injury. Forward A.J. Greer, who has contributed three points in 12 postseason games but has been sidelined with a lower-body injury, will miss Game 1 and likely Game 2 as well. Jesper Boqvist will replace Greer on the fourth line, bringing his scoring momentum from previous playoff appearances, including a three-point game in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Panthers have maintained a strong core from their 2024 championship roster, including stars like Matthew Tkachuk and Aleksander Barkov, while making strategic additions such as re-signing Sam Reinhart and adding defensemen Dmitry Kulikov and Nate Schmidt to bolster depth. Head coach Paul Maurice emphasized the team's flexibility and hockey IQ among players stepping into key roles amid injuries. The Panthers aim to defend their title with a well-rounded and adaptable lineup, starting with Game 1 of the Finals at 8:00 p.m. ET.