Oilers' McDavid 'more comfortable' ahead of Stanley Cup rematch - ESPN
EDMONTON — Connor McDavid was asked if the Edmonton Oilers had to lose in the Stanley Cup Final before they could win a championship.
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Defending Conn Smythe winner McDavid heavily favored to repeat - ESPN
Connor McDavid is no stranger to winning NHL awards, including the Hart Trophy for MVP (three times), Ted Lindsay Award for most outstanding player (four times), and Art Ross Trophy for most points (five times) all by the age of 28.
Stanley Cup Final picks: Who wins Panthers-Oilers II? - ESPN
Sixteen teams made the field for the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs, but the list has been whittled down to two. For the second time in as many years, the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers are facing off in the Stanley Cup Final.
Oilers, Panthers more alike as Stanley Cup final rematch arrives
A year ago, when the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers met in the Stanley Cup final, they were opposites in everything from climate, market and franchise history to deep-run experience and toughness.
Edmonton Oilers eye revenge in Stanley Cup Final after rallying past Dallas Stars in conference final
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman discusses the upcoming playoffs and the future success of professional hockey on ‘Special Report.’
Revenge or reprise? 'Mature' Oilers poised for Cup final rematch with battle-tested Panthers
The Oilers were crestfallen. Heads sank into hands. Tears flowed from reddened eyes.
Oilers bounce Stars, clinch finals rematch vs. Panthers
The Edmonton Oilers get their shot at revenge in the Stanley Cup Final after claiming a 6-3 road victory over the Dallas Stars on Thursday to close out the Western Conference finals. Connor McDavid collected one goal and one assist as the Oilers dispatched the Stars in five games in the best-of-seven series and set up a rematch of last year’s finals against the Panthers, won by Florida in seven games. Game 1 will be Wednesday at Edmonton. Corey Perry, Mattias Janmark, Jeff Skinner, Evander Kane and Kasperi Kapanen also scored for the Oilers, who have won 12 of their last 14 playoff games and eliminated the Stars in the conference finals for the second consecutive year. Edmonton goaltender Stuart Skinner made 14 saves. Jason Robertson scored twice and Roope Hintz tallied once for Dallas, which has lost out in the Stanley Cup chase in the third round three straight years. Wyatt Johnston and Thomas Harley each recorded two assists. Starting Dallas goalie Jake Oettinger was pulled after surrendering goals on the first two shots he faced.
Edmonton Oilers back in Cup final after Game 5 win over Dallas Stars
The Edmonton Oilers are back in the Stanley Cup final.