Panthers vs Oilers – 2025 Stanley Cup Final Game 2 betting picks

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Panthers vs Oilers Game 2 preview

The 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Final continues with Game 2 as the Edmonton Oilers look to build on their thrilling overtime win over the Florida Panthers in Game 1.

After trailing 3-1 midway through the second period, Edmonton’s stars came alive. Leon Draisaitl scored the OT winner, Connor McDavid added two assists, and Stuart Skinner held strong when it mattered most. That comeback win puts Edmonton just three victories away from their first Stanley Cup since 1990, and the first for a Canadian team since 1993.

Florida weren’t far off, with Sergei Bobrovsky making 42 saves and the Panthers dominating much of the five-on-five possession. But one lapse late cost them the opener, and they’ll need to find a way to shut down the Oilers’ top line to avoid heading home 0-2 in the series. Paul Maurice’s men have only lost back-to-back games once this postseason, but this time they’re up against a team full of momentum.

The Oilers are now 7-1 at home this postseason, and they continue to ride the hot hands of McDavid and Draisaitl, who now have 28 and 27 playoff points, respectively. Edmonton also lead the playoffs in high-danger chances created, and if they keep drawing penalties, their 30% power play is going to be a major difference-maker again in Game 2, with the top online sportsbooks pricing the Oilers as -125 favorites.

Projected lineups – Game 2

Edmonton Oilers
McDavid – Nugent-Hopkins – Perry
Draisaitl – Kane – Kapanen
Henrique – Frederic – Brown
Janmark – Podkolzin – Arvidsson
Ekholm – Bouchard
Nurse – Kulak
Walman – Klingberg
G: Stuart Skinner

Florida Panthers
Barkov – Verhaeghe – Reinhart
Bennett – Rodrigues – Tkachuk
Luostarinen – Lundell – Marchand
Greer – Nosek – Gadjovich
Forsling – Ekblad
Mikkola – Jones
Schmidt – Kulikov
G: Sergei Bobrovsky

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Panthers vs Oilers Game 2 betting predictions

Edmonton have been excellent front-runners at home and are now 13-2 in their last 15 games overall. Their resilience, offensive creativity, and home crowd give them the edge once again. Back the Oilers to win Game 2 at -125 with Stake.com as they chase a commanding series lead.

Goals have come easily when these teams meet — seven or more goals have been scored in five straight matchups. With both teams averaging over 30 shots per game in the playoffs, and the likes of Draisaitl, McDavid, and Matthew Tkachuk all generating chances, the over 6.5 goals at +106 with Stake.com is excellent value.

Evan Bouchard is having a breakout postseason and remains a lethal option from the point on Edmonton’s top power-play unit. He’s averaging more than three shots per game, and the Panthers’ PK finally broke down in Game 1. At +420 with Stake.com, a ‘Bouch Bomb’ looks likely at great odds.