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ESPN.com · Jun 6, 2025

2025 Stanley Cup Final: Preview for Panthers-Oilers Game 2

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If Game 1 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final was any indication, Panthers-Oilers II is going to be incredible.

Either way, Edmonton carries a 1-0 series lead into Game 2 on Friday night (8 p.m. ET, TNT/Max). Will the Oilers notch another W before the series heads cross-continent to South Florida? Or will the "Comeback Cats" strike back to square things up?

Here are notes on the matchup from ESPN Research, as well as betting intel from ESPN BET:

More from Game 1: Recap | Grades

Matchup notes

Florida Panthers at Edmonton Oilers

Game 2 | 8 p.m. ET | TNT/Max

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