The Edmonton Oilers are set to compete against the Florida Panthers in the upcoming Stanley Cup Final, marking a rematch of last year’s series. The first game of the best-of-7 series is scheduled to take place in Edmonton on Wednesday.

In their conference final, the Oilers demonstrated resilience and offensive prowess, defeating the Dallas Stars 6-3. Connor McDavid led the way with a goal and an assist, supported by Leon Draisaitl and Jake Walman, each with two assists. Stuart Skinner made 14 saves to secure the victory.

The game was intense from the start, with Edmonton taking an early lead. Corey Perry opened the scoring on a power play, followed by Mattias Janmark’s breakaway goal, and Jeff Skinner’s scramble in front increased their lead to 3-0. The Stars tried to rally back, with Jason Robertson scoring twice, but it was not enough to overcome Edmonton’s early dominance.

The Oilers’ aggressive play paid off again in the third period, with Evander Kane adding a critical goal before Kasperi Kapanen sealed the win with an empty-net goal. The victory underscores Edmonton’s hunger for a second straight Stanley Cup appearance.

Meanwhile, the Dallas Stars faced a disappointing end to their season. Despite a strong start in Game 5, the series turned unfavorable after Edmonton’s aggressive first period. Manager Jim Nill now faces critical decisions regarding team roster and salary cap management in the offseason.

The final series will see the Oilers aiming to avenge their loss in last year’s finals, where they fell to the Florida Panthers in a seven-game thriller. The Panthers secured their spot with a win over the Carolina Hurricanes and are eager to defend their title.

The Cup final promises to be an exciting showdown, with all eyes on Edmonton’s Rogers Place for Game 1 on Wednesday.