The upcoming 2025 Stanley Cup Final presents a familiar scene: the same two teams, the same goaltenders, and the same superstar players destined for the Hall of Fame.
However, the Edmonton Oilers are aiming for a different result this time around.
Just twelve months after the Florida Panthers claimed their historic first championship by defeating the Oilers in a hard-fought seven-game series, these two teams find themselves as the last competitors standing once more. This matchup marks only the fifth Stanley Cup Final rematch since 1968 and is the first since the Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins faced off in consecutive finals in 2008 and 2009.
The 2024 Final was an emotional rollercoaster, starting with the Panthers establishing a dominant 3-0 lead before the Oilers mounted a remarkable comeback to push the series to a decisive Game 7. Florida ultimately secured the win. If this year`s series delivers even half the drama and excitement of the last, hockey fans are certainly in for a special treat.
Before the puck drops on the highly anticipated sequel, Panthers vs. Oilers, Part 2, let`s take a moment to revisit some of the key moments and highlights from their previous championship confrontation.
Game Summaries from the 2024 Series
Game 1: Panthers 3, Oilers 0
Sergei Bobrovsky delivered a shutout performance, stopping all 32 shots faced. Carter Verhaeghe scored the winning goal, and Sam Bennett contributed with an assist and physically impacted the game with 11 hits, leading Florida to a dominant start.
Subsequent games saw dramatic shifts, culminating in the Oilers` pushback and the Panthers ultimately winning the series in seven games.
