
Edmonton (2-3) at Florida (3-2)
- When: Jun 17 2025, 8:00 PM
- Where: Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL, USA
- TV: TNT
Edmonton vs. Florida – Stanley Cup Final Game 6 Preview & Expert Predictions
Odds: Florida -160 ML | Total: 6.5
Florida Panthers Preview
The Panthers return to home ice with a chance to close out the Stanley Cup Final and avoid the Game 7 stress that nearly cost them last year. This time, Florida has the advantage of experience, composure, and a fourth line that’s been quietly disruptive. Sam Bennett has been a beast with 15 goals in the playoffs, five in this series alone and his postseason road dominance has been historic.
The Panthers’ top line continues to outmatch Edmonton’s big guns. Carter Verhaeghe, Aleksander Barkov and Sam Reinhart have not only produced offensively but stifled Connor McDavid for most of the series. If Florida’s defense maintains that edge and Sergei Bobrovsky holds steady in net, the Panthers should hoist the Cup on home ice.
Panthers Player Props:
Sam Bennett – Over 0.5 Points
Carter Verhaeghe – Over 2.5 Shots
Edmonton Oilers Preview
The Oilers are no strangers to digging out of a hole, just ask last year’s Panthers. Edmonton must win on the road to push this to a Game 7 in Alberta, and if Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are going down, they’re going down swinging.
Calvin Pickard and Stuart Skinner have both had shaky moments this series, and Coach Knoblauch is still juggling the starting goalie call. Regardless of who starts in net, Edmonton’s defense must tighten up, and the offensive depth needs to carry more weight. The fourth line’s been silent, and that can’t happen in a must-win game.
Expect Edmonton to play with desperation. But unless the Oilers get an early lead and Bobrovsky cracks, they’ll need a miracle to keep the dream alive.
Oilers Player Props:
Connor McDavid – Over 0.5 Goals
Evan Bouchard – Over 0.5 Assists
Game 6 Prediction
Florida on the puckline is justified with home ice, experience, and depth. The total at 6.5 leans under if Florida controls the pace and limits chaos.
Best Bet: Florida PL -1.5 (+160)
Total: Under 6.5 (-120)
Final Score Prediction: Panthers 4, Oilers 2
- NHL Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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