The 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Final is here, and fans will be treated to a rematch of last year's Final when the Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers to take home their first Stanley Cup in franchise history. Can the defending Stanley Cup champions take home back-to-back championships, or can Edmonton end Canada's 32-year Cup drought?
Some doubted Florida's ability to make it past the first round after a quiet end to their regular season. The Panthers quickly put doubts to rest as they tore through the East. They're a deeper team with an incredible third line that features Brad Marchand. Seth Jones gives their blue-line versatility and depth since acquiring him in a massive trade with the Chicago Blackhawks.
The Edmonton Oilers are also deeper this year, and they're much more physical. The Oilers have been content to defend a lead with punishing physicality rather than push their offense to maximize goal scoring. Connor McDavid is hungry for his first Stanley Cup, and goaltender Stuart Skinner just finished an impressive performance in the Western Conference Final.
On Tap Sports Net will preview both teams in detail and provide previews for every Stanley Cup Final game.
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