June 17, 2025, 00:00 UTC+0
Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise
The Panthers stand one win away from back-to-back Stanley Cups, but the Oilers—fueled by Connor McDavid’s historic 42 playoff points—refuse to yield. Edmonton’s explosive offense, netting 13 goals in Games 4-5, faces Florida’s fortress-like defense led by Sergei Bobrovsky, who must rebound from recent struggles. Watch for tactical duels: McDavid’s speed against Barkov’s two-way mastery, and Edmonton’s lethal power play (3 PPGs last two games) versus Florida’s penalty-kill resilience. With the Panthers’ home crowd roaring and the Oilers fighting to force a Game 7, expect a clash of wills where every shift could etch a legacy.
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