Edmonton Oilers - Florida Panthers predictions and free betting tips [22/06/2024]

At 03:00 GMT, the main event of the final series of the 2023-2024 Stanley Cup playoffs kicks off. Late-night hockey enthusiasts can look forward to the showdown between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers.

Florida Panthers

The Florida Panthers participated in 82 official games during the 2023-2024 NHL regular season. The Florida Panthers accrued 110 points from these 82 games, securing 3rd place in the standings. The Panthers had a successful regular season and performed well in several playoff rounds. In the first round, they secured 3rd place in the Eastern Conference. In the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Panthers lost 7 matches, with 2 losses coming in the final series against the Edmonton Oilers, which has not gone as planned. The Panthers managed to overcome the Rangers in the semi-finals and currently lead the final series 3:2. In the final series, Florida has performed well, managing to neutralise the opponent's key players, who only started to feel comfortable in recent matches. However, the team's play in the last two matches has been less confident. Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky, who performed flawlessly in the first three final games, has also seen a decline. Despite this, the Panthers still hold the advantage in the series, leading 3:2

Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers played 82 official matches in the 2023-2024 NHL regular season. The team garnered 104 points over 82 games, placing them 5th in the standings. The current season has already been successful for the Oilers, based on their regular-season performance. The Oilers secured 5th place in the Western Conference, outplaying some stronger opponents. In the playoffs, Edmonton managed to surpass the favourites and in the semifinals, knocked out the Dallas Stars, a contender for the Stanley Cup. The final series hasn't gone entirely in Edmonton's favour, but there have been some positive moments. The Oilers were down 3:0 in the series but then narrowed the gap with two convincing victories. In their winning matches, the Oilers scored what they couldn't manage before. Players from the Canadian team have stepped up, not just relying on Connor McDavid. On their home ice, the Oilers have a great chance to even the series, especially with goalie Skinner beginning to truly save the team and "stealing" goals from the opponent.

Head-to-Head 

In the last 5 matches, the advantage goes to the Florida Panthers. The Panthers have claimed 3 victories, with the Edmonton Oilers winning the most recent match 5:3.

Total Forecast

The total match score will be under 5 goals. Given the importance of this match, both teams are likely to prioritise defence over scoring.

Match Prediction: Edmonton Oilers vs Florida Panthers

The Florida Panthers will prevail. Two consecutive losses should be a wake-up call for the Panther’s coaching staff, who clearly missed something in the last matches. Before this crucial match, the coaches will motivate the Panthers towards a positive result. The players themselves understand that they are only one step away from the Stanley Cup.