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Edmonton Oilers Poised for Comeback in Stanley Cup Playoffs Against Florida Panthers

The Florida Panthers will face the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place for game six of the Stanley Cup Finals. Florida, with a record of 52-24-6 this season, holds a 3-2 series lead over Edmonton, who had a record of 49-27-6. The teams have met twice this season, with Florida winning both matchups. The game is scheduled to start at 8 PM EST, with Edmonton opening as the betting favorite at -123, but the current line has shifted to Edmonton -118.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Panthers +102 | Oilers -118
• Spread: Panthers +1.5 (-258) | Oilers -1.5 (+217)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Edmonton will win straight-up is 54%.

Florida vs Edmonton Stats

Florida Panthers

The Florida Panthers were favored to win game five against the Edmonton Oilers but lost 5-3. Despite the setback, the Panthers have had a strong season offensively, ranking 11th in goals per game. Sam Reinhart leads the team with 94 points and 57 goals. Defensively, the Panthers have excelled, ranking first in goals against per game. Sergei Bobrovsky has been stellar in goal, with a 15-5-0 record in the playoffs. Despite recent struggles, Florida holds a 3-2 series lead in the Stanley Cup Finals. Matthew Tkachuk leads the team with 22 playoff points. In power rankings, the Panthers are ranked 10th in offense, first in defense, and have a season record of 67-29-8.

Edmonton Oilers Analysis

In game five of the Cup Finals, Edmonton, led by Connor McDavid and Evan Bouchard, defeated the Florida Panthers 5-3 and now trail 3-2 in the series. Goalie Stuart Skinner had a solid performance, stopping 29 of 32 shots faced. Throughout the season, Edmonton has excelled on offense, ranking fourth in goals per game and first in shots per game. McDavid led the team with 132 points, while Skinner and Bouchard also made significant contributions. Despite a rough start in the playoffs, Skinner improved in later games to help the Oilers advance. In the playoffs, McDavid leads the team with 42 points, with Bouchard and Leon Draisaitl also making key contributions. In terms of power rankings, the Edmonton Oilers rank third overall and second in offense, scoring an average of 3.55 goals per game. Florida has had recent success against Edmonton, going 2-1-0 in their last three matchups.

Edmonton Oilers poised for comeback in Stanley Cup playoffs against Florida Panthers

Following a challenging start in the series against the Florida Panthers, the Edmonton Oilers have made a significant comeback, narrowing the series to 3-2 in favor of the Panthers. Game six will be hosted in Edmonton, where the Oilers are currently riding a wave of momentum. The offense has shown impressive performance in games four and five, scoring a total of thirteen goals against Bobrovsky. Notably, Connor McDavid leads the team with 42 points in the playoffs, followed by Evan Bouchard with 32 points and Leon Draisaitl with 30 points. Zach Hyman has demonstrated prowess with 15 goals in the postseason. With the offense continuing to challenge Bobrovsky, Edmonton is poised to secure a victory in game six and extend the series to a game seven in the Stanley Cup Finals. Consider taking Edmonton on the money line for this upcoming matchup.

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