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Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers Set to Clash in Decisive Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena

The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers will face off in a decisive Game 7 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena. Edmonton, the first team since 1945 to force a Game 7 after trailing 3-0, will look to complete their comeback against the number one seed in the Atlantic Division. The Panthers, who have the home-ice advantage, are the Eastern Conference's representatives for the second consecutive year. With the longest distance between Stanley Cup Final opponents in NHL history, this matchup is sure to be an exciting conclusion to the season. The puck drops at 8:00 pm Eastern time, with Florida opening as the betting favorite at -115 and the current line at Florida -111.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Oilers -105 | Panthers -111
• Spread: Oilers +1.5 (-280) | Panthers -1.5 (+235)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Florida will win straight-up is 53%.

Edmonton vs Florida Stats

Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers have achieved a three-game winning streak against the Panthers, tying the series at three games each with a 5-1 victory in Game 6. LW Warren Foegele contributed a goal and an assist in the win, with five different skaters scoring for the Oilers while star center Connor McDavid was held without a point. Goalie Stuart Skinner made key saves to secure the win, only allowing one goal on Carolina's 21 shots. The offense was led by Foegele's first-period goal, with forward Evander Kane missing his third consecutive game due to injury. The Oilers' defense has been strong, holding opponents to three goals or less in 11 of their last 14 games. Left wing Zach Hyman emphasized the team's belief in their ability to overcome challenges, noting that the next game will be the toughest. Edmonton is ranked 2nd in offense, 9th in defense, and has a season record of 64-35-7 with a current power ranking of 3.

Florida Panthers Analysis

The Florida Panthers suffered a 5-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers, unable to close out the series for the third consecutive game. Aleksander Barkov scored the lone goal for the Panthers, with an assist from Carter Verhaeghe. Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky struggled, allowing three goals on 19 shots. Despite the loss, the Panthers' defense limited Edmonton's star center to zero points. The Panthers are the first team since 1945 to enter a Stanley Cup Final Game 7 after leading 3-0 in the series. Defenseman Dmitry Kulikov remains optimistic for the upcoming game. The Panthers currently have no reported injuries affecting the next matchup. In terms of power rankings, the Panthers rank 17th overall, with a strong offense ranked 10th and a top-ranked defense, giving up an average of 2.46 points per game. Additionally, Edmonton has lost their last three matchups against Florida.

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