Panthers vs. Oilers Game 3: 2025 Stanley Cup Final Preview
- The Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers are set to clash in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday night, with the series evenly poised at...
- After splitting the first two games, the series is now effectively a best-of-five.
- Florida's Game 2 victory marked their ninth road win this postseason, a new franchise record.
the nail-biting 2025 Stanley Cup Final between the Oilers and Panthers intensifies as they head into a crucial Game 3, the series knotted at 1-1.News Directory 3 has the details on the action. The Panthers, slight favorites, face an Oilers team looking to repeat history. Will Connor McDavid’s offensive prowess for the Oilers or Sergei Bobrovsky’s goaltending for the Panthers be the difference-maker? Draisaitl’s power-play goals and Bouchard’s playoff milestones are also at stake. Game 3 holds the key to a potential Stanley Cup breakthrough. Discover what’s next in this epic showdown.
Oilers, Panthers Face Off in Stanley Cup Final Game 3
The Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers are set to clash in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday night, with the series evenly poised at 1-1. The puck drops at 8 p.m. ET, with coverage on TNT/Max.
After splitting the first two games, the series is now effectively a best-of-five. ESPN BET now favors the Panthers to lift the Stanley Cup, with odds at -115 compared to the Oilers’ -105. Connor McDavid remains the frontrunner for the Conn Smythe Trophy at +105.
Florida’s Game 2 victory marked their ninth road win this postseason, a new franchise record. they are just one road win away from tying the NHL record, last achieved by the St.Louis Blues in 2019.
The Oilers have been in this position twice before, tied 1-1 in a Stanley Cup Final. In both instances (1984 and 1985), they went on to win game 3 and ultimately the Stanley Cup.
Sergei Bobrovsky, the Panthers’ goalie, has been a key player, making 42 saves in each of the first two games. He is now the fifth goalie in NHL history to achieve this feat in consecutive Stanley Cup Final games.
Leon Draisaitl scored his 22nd career power-play goal in the playoffs, tying him for second-most in Oilers history. His goal in Game 2 was his 10th of the postseason, making him only the third player in NHL history to score at least 10 goals in three consecutive postseasons.
Evan Bouchard reached 20 career playoff goals in his 71st game, tying Cale Makar for the fastest active defenseman to reach that milestone.
What’s next
Game 3 promises to be a pivotal clash as both teams vie for a crucial lead in the Stanley Cup Final. The Panthers will look to capitalize on home-ice advantage, while the Oilers aim to continue their historical success when tied 1-1 in the Final.