Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers Game 2 Prediction (June 6, 2025)

The Oilers opened the 2025 Stanley Cup Final the same way they did during their last championship run: by winning Game 1 in OT.

Only this time, it didn’t stretch into the early hours like the 1990 opener did, when Petr Klima ended it in the third extra period. Leon Draisaitl buried a power-play goal with 31 seconds left in the first overtime, which is a nice start for Edmonton after they dropped the first three games of the 2024 Final and eventually lost in seven.

The Panthers were up 3-1 in the second period after Sam Bennett scored his second of the night, his 12th of the postseason, before coming back for a 4-3 win.

Not to brag, but we predicted the score (Oilers 4, Panthers 3 in OT) and are feeling like Nostradamus over here. 

Game 2 is at Rogers Place in Alberta, the Oilers have the lead, and it’ll be a barn burner. Can the Panthers even it up? Look below for a preview of what we think and our best bets for the second matchup!

Game Overview

• Matchup: Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers
• Series Status: – Oilers lead 1-0
• Date & Time: Friday, June 6, at 8:00 pm ET
• Location: Rogers Place, Edmonton, Alberta
• Broadcast: TNT/truTV/Max

Recap of Game 1

Game 1 was fast and tense—exactly what you’d expect from these two high-powered offenses, but it was the Oilers who skated off with the win.

• Final Score: Oilers 4, Panthers 3 (OT)

Key Moments

• Leon Draisaitl finished it with a power-play goal in the final seconds of OT.
• Connor McDavid added two assists, bringing his playoff total to 22.
• Florida had a 3-1 lead but couldn’t hold off Edmonton’s push in the back half of the game.

Notable Stats

• Edmonton ended with 46 shots on goal; Florida had 32.
• On the power play: Panthers went 1-for-4, and the Oilers went 2-for-5.

Team Insights

Game 1 gave us a good look at each team’s strengths, but it also exposed a few problem spots that they’ll need to sort out before Game 2.

Florida Panthers

Early pressure was working, but their late-game control got away from them.

Edmonton Oilers

The Oilers outlived a shaky start because of their special teams and top-line execution.

Key Players to Watch

Game 2 may turn on how the players below handle the high-pressure minutes and special teams situations!

Panthers

• Matthew Tkachuk: Was limited in Game 1. Florida needs him to up the intensity and find more scoring chances.
• Aleksander Barkov: Tasked with slowing down McDavid’s line while still trying to contribute on the other end.

Oilers

• Connor McDavid: Had two assists in the opener and keeps driving Edmonton’s offense with speed and accurate placement.
• Leon Draisaitl: Finished with two goals, including the OT that sealed the deal for the Oilers. He found space between defenders and was an obstacle for Florida down low, especially on the power play.

Betting Odds & Trends

Here’s where the odds and lines currently sit via ESPN BET:

Betting Trends

The betting trends show what we’ve witnessed on the ice: Florida is always competitive on the road, but Edmonton’s recent form, especially on home ice, makes them a tough out.

Florida Panthers

• Florida handles the road really well and picked up wins in 5 of their last 7 away games.
• They’ve been reliable as underdogs, going 11-8 straight-up in that role this season.
• High-scoring games follow them; 31 of their last 55 road games have hit the over.

Edmonton Oilers

• The Oilers have been on fire at Rogers Place; they’ve won 7 of their last 8 at home.
• Overall, they’ve won 7 of their last 8 games, and we don’t see any signs of them slowing down.
• Goals have come regularly in their home playoff games; the total’s gone over in 5 of 8 so far.

Best Bets

Game 1 set up the playoffs with a high-scoring, back-and-forth finish, so there’s every reason to expect another banger. Here’s where we think are the best bets going into Game 2!

Game 2 Outlook: What Bettors Should Expect

Game 1 told us a lot. The Panthers were the better team for stretches, but couldn’t hang on to their lead.  The Oilers started out slow but were bailed out by special teams. Both teams have scoring depth. Neither looked totally locked in defensively. And that means we’ll see another high-paced, mistake-driven game.

Edmonton’s top-end talent carried them; McDavid picked apart Florida’s structure and Draisaitl went to town on them on the power play. The concern? They still give up way too much in the first period. Florida jumped on them for three goals in 24 minutes. If that keeps happening, Edmonton’s margin for error is slim.

Florida’s forecheck caused problems, and Bobrovsky kept it from getting worse. But they gave the Oilers five power plays, including one in overtime. They can’t afford to hand chances to the league’s best unit. They’ll also need more from Tkachuk, who wasn’t much of a factor in Game 1.

Final Score Prediction: Oilers 5, Panthers 4 (OT)

Florida pushes it to OT again, but Edmonton finds the winner. It’s the same result, just a different breakdown.

Home ice leans toward Edmonton, but Florida has covered the puck line in 5 of their last 7 road games and rarely gets run out of a building. Add in the scoring trends (seven goals in Game 1, strong over records on both sides), and bettors are looking at another high-scoring, one-goal type of result.

Best Bets Recap:

• Over 6.5 Goals (-122)
• Draisaitl Anytime Goal
• Panthers +1.5 (-225)

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