Stanley Cup Final preview: Everything you need to know
It's the Edmonton Oilers versus the Florida Panthers once again. For the 12th time in NHL history - and second in 40 years - two teams will meet with the Stanley Cup on the line for a second consecutive season.
Here's what you need to know.
Schedule ๐บ
| GAME | DATE | TIME (ET) | HOME TEAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 4 | 8 p.m. | Oilers |
| 2 | June 6 | 8 p.m. | Oilers |
| 3 | June 9 | 8 p.m. | Panthers |
| 4 | June 12 | 8 p.m. | Panthers |
| 5* | June 14 | 8 p.m. | Oilers |
| 6* | June 17 | 8 p.m. | Panthers |
| 7* | June 20 | 8 p.m. | Oilers |
* if necessary
All games available on TNT, truTV, and Max (USA) and Sportsnet, CBC, and TVA Sports (Canada).
Featured analysis โ๏ธ
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3 things teams can learn from the juggernaut Panthers
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Betting tips ๐ต
Oilers slight favorites in Cup rematch
After knocking out the Dallas Stars in five games, the Oilers have -115 (53.5% implied probability) odds at theScore Bet/ESPN Bet, while the Panthers are at -105. Read more.