The Stanley Cup Final continues in Edmonton on Friday following a spectacular series opener.
The pregame narrative: The Florida Panthers had won 31 straight playoff games after leading through the first or second period until Leon Draisaitl scored his overtime winner on Wednesday. Now, the Edmonton Oilers are favoured to win Game 2 on home ice, where they are 7-1 this postseason.
Check out my Panthers vs. Oilers best bets for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, featuring Corey Perry.
Panthers vs. Oilers best bets
Best Bet: Over 6 goals (-122)
I’m comfortable taking the over on this number anytime the Oilers play at home — and that’s simply because they’re going to score.
Edmonton has netted at least three goals in all eight of its home playoff games. In those contests, it is averaging 4.63 goals per game, and the over is 6-2 against this line.
Draisaitl and Connor McDavid are one of the best duos we’ve ever seen in the playoffs, and they led the charge on Wednesday with two points apiece.
I don’t think anyone or anybody is capable of stopping them right now.
That said, I expect some pushback from the Panthers, who have been on an offensive rampage of their own. Florida is averaging 4.0 goals per game since the beginning of the Eastern Conference Final, and the over is 4-2-0 against this line.
Stuart Skinner was good when it mattered last night, but I still don’t trust him to keep scoring down.
This should be a track meet.
Key stat: The over is 5-0-1 against this line in Edmonton dating back to last year’s Stanley Cup Final.
Perry 1+ points (+102): Perry is the most seasoned veteran in the league, and he’s riding shotgun with one of the best players of all time. That sounds like a good combination to me.
The Perry-McDavid-Draisaitl line played 9:36 together in Game 1, generating a 70.83% Corsi rate and four scoring chances.
Perry also logged 6:46 with McDavid and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, and receives top power-play minutes.
Anytime Perry is on the ice, McDavid is right beside him. In overtime, the 40-year-old recorded a secondary assist on Draisaitl’s game-winning goal.
The Stanley Cup Final begins on Wednesday, when the Edmonton Oilers host the Florida Panthers in a rematch of last year’s finale.
The pregame narrative: Tonight marks the beginning of a series which will define legacies. Florida, in its third consecutive Cup final, will enter dynasty talks with a win. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, meanwhile, are already all-time greats with just one thing missing from their resumes.
Check out my Panthers vs. Oilers SGP predictions, featuring Sam Bennett.
Oilers moneyline (-130): Edmonton being down 0-2 in the opening round feels like a lifetime ago.
The Oilers, led by the spectacular play of McDavid and Draisaitl, are 12-2 since and have been truly dominant at home.
Kris Knoblauch’s group is 6-1 at Rogers Place this postseason, covering a -1.5 puck line in five of those contests.
The Oilers have scored 3+ goals in every home game, averaging 4.7 goals in those contests.
They have generated 13.69 high-danger chances per 60 at home, according to Natural Stat Trick. The most of any playoff team to make it past the first round.
Florida won in Game 3 in Edmonton last year, but the Oilers responded emphatically with a pair of blowout wins in Games 4 and 6.
Special teams will play a large factor in this game and series. Panthers have taken 3.41 penalties per game this postseason, but own the best penalty kill.
However, no one has had a better PP than the Oilers, who found the net on the man advantage in every game against the Dallas Stars.
Over 5.5 goals (-143): I think Edmonton will do most of the heavy lifting clearing this total, but expect Florida to pot a few against Stuart Skinner as well.
The netminder has had an up-and-down postseason, most recently stonewalling the Stars over the five-game gentleman’s sweep.
But he ranked outside the top 30 in save percentage and GAA during the regular season and is a pedestrian 17th in goals saved above expected per 60 this playoff, according to MoneyPuck.
The over is 11-5 against this number in Edmonton’s playoff games, and 12-5 in Florida’s games.
Bennett 1+ points (-129): I’m not exactly sold on Skinner’s play, and think Bennett can make his way onto the score sheet in this contest.
The winger has been a man on a mission this postseason, logging a team-high 10 goals and ranking second in points with 16 in 17 games.
He scored four goals and has seven points in the Eastern Conference Final, leading the team in xG (2.56), shots (16), and scoring chances (19).
Bennett has cashed this wager in seven of his last 10 games and skates alongside Matthew Tkachuk, who caught fire against the Hurricanes (two goals, seven points).
Panthers vs. Oilers predictions made at 11:02 a.m. ET 06/04/2025.
The Edmonton Oilers look to avenge last season’s loss against the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final.
The pregame narrative:Connor McDavid and the Oilers fought back from down 0-3 to force a Game 7 before ultimately losing to the Panthers in 2024. Both teams come into the Cup Finals without much resistance from their conference foes.
Check out my Panthers vs. Oilers picks for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, featuring McDavid and Evan Rodrigues.
This would be an unplayable line for anyone else in the Stanley Cup Final, but for McDavid, it kind of feels like a steal.
The Oilers’ captain gets to start his redemption tour at home. He scored two or more points in two out of the three Cup final games in Edmonton in 2024.
Overall, he finished with 11 points in the series en route to winning the Conn Smythe as part of the losing team for the first time in over 20 years.
This season, Edmonton looks more dominant heading into its second straight SCF appearance.
The Oilers lost their first two games of the 2025 postseason vs. the Los Angeles Kings but have gone 12-2 since.
In the playoffs, McDavid has 2+ points in 8/14 games, so his hit rate is higher than the almost 2-to-1 probability for this pick on Wednesday.
McDavid is on a mission, and with more help this time around, he should smash last year’s 11 points if this series gets into the later stages.
Key stat: He had nine points in five games in the Western Conference final vs. the Dallas Stars (4-1 against this line).
Stanley Cup Final Game 1 props
Rordigues to score 1+ points (+105): The closest player to McDavid in terms of playoff points in last year’s series was Rodrigues with seven.
And it just so happens he’s heating up ahead of the rematch.
Rodrigues scored seven points in five games vs. the Carolina Hurricanes.
He now has points in six of the last eight games dating back to the series with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Not only that, but he had more than one point in four of those games.
Rodrigues plays on the top line with Aleksander Barkov and Sam Reinhart. He’s in a great opportunity to do damage, and it’s shown in his recent production.
Panthers vs. Oilers picks made at 4:23 p.m. ET 06/03/2025.
The Edmonton Oilers look to avenge last season’s loss against the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final.
The pregame narrative:Connor McDavid and the Oilers fought back from down 0-3 to force a Game 7 before ultimately losing to the Panthers in 2024. Both teams come into the Cup Finals without much resistance from their conference foes.
Check out my Panthers vs. Oilers picks for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, featuring McDavid and Evan Rodrigues.
Panthers vs. Oilers picks
Best Bet: McDavid to score 2+ points (+100)
This would be an unplayable line for anyone else in the Stanley Cup Final, but for McDavid, it kind of feels like a steal.
The Oilers’ captain gets to start his redemption tour at home. He scored two or more points in two out of the three Cup final games in Edmonton in 2024.
Overall, he finished with 11 points in the series en route to winning the Conn Smythe as part of the losing team for the first time in over 20 years.
This season, Edmonton looks more dominant heading into its second straight SCF appearance.
The Oilers lost their first two games of the 2025 postseason vs. the Los Angeles Kings but have gone 12-2 since.
In the playoffs, McDavid has 2+ points in 8/14 games, so his hit rate is higher than the 2-to-1 probability for this pick on Wednesday.
McDavid is on a mission, and with more help this time around, he should smash last year’s 11 points if this series gets into the later stages.
Key stat: He had nine points in five games in the Western Conference final vs. the Dallas Stars (4-1 against this line).
Rordigues to score 1+ points (+106): The closest player to McDavid in terms of playoff points in last year’s series was Rodrigues with seven.
And it just so happens he’s heating up ahead of the rematch.
Rodrigues scored seven points in five games vs. the Carolina Hurricanes.
He now has points in six of the last eight games dating back to the series with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Not only that, but he had more than one point in four of those games.
Rodrigues plays on the top line with Aleksander Barkov and Sam Reinhart. He’s in a great opportunity to do damage, and it’s shown in his recent production.
Panthers vs. Oilers picks made at 2:11 p.m. ET 06/03/2025.
The Stanley Cup Final begins on Wednesday when the Edmonton Oilers host the Florida Panthers.
The pregame narrative: Edmonton and Florida made light work of their opponents in the conference final round, and now Connor McDavid and the Oilers look for revenge after a heartbreaking Game 7 loss to the Panthers last season. Edmonton has home-ice advantage and is 6-1 at Rogers Place this postseason.
Check out my Panthers vs. Oilers best bets for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, featuring Leon Draisaitl.
Edmonton has run roughshod over anyone and everyone who has stepped foot into Rogers Place this postseason. The team is 6-1, covering a -1.5 puck line in five of those victories.
The Oilers have scored at least three goals in every home game, averaging 4.7 goals in those contests.
They are generating 13.69 high-danger chances per 60 at home. That’s the second-most of any playoff team, according to Natural Stat Trick.
I was debating just backing Edmonton to win, but I could see Florida keeping pace in a high-scoring affair.
The Panthers have scored five-plus goals in five of their last six games and averaged 4.2 goals in the Eastern Conference final.
The McDavid-and-Draisaitl-led offence can thrive in a track meet environment, and we saw that in last year’s duel against Florida.
The Oilers went 2-1 against the Panthers at home, falling 4-3 in the loss.
Key stat: Edmonton is 7-3 against this line at home in the playoffs, dating back to last year’s Stanley Cup Final against Florida.
Stanley Cup Final Game 1 picks
Draisaitl 1+ power play points (+105): Another reason I’m bullish on the Oilers to fill the net is their red-hot power play.
Edmonton went 6-for-16 on the man advantage against the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference final, scoring a goal in all five games.
Its 30.0% success rate in the playoffs is better than the league’s best team during the regular season (Winnipeg Jets, 28.9%).
Draisaitl logged a power-play point in all five games against the Stars, and his nine PP points are the most of any skater this postseason.
Florida likes to play on the edge and has taken the second-most penalties (58) this postseason. That averages out to 3.41 per game.
If we’re giving Draisaitl, McDavid and Co. north of six minutes at 5-on-4, I love their chances of converting.
Panthers vs. Oilers best bets made at 9:27 a.m. ET 06/02/2025.
The Stanley Cup Final begins on Wednesday when the Edmonton Oilers host the Florida Panthers.
The pregame narrative: Edmonton and Florida made light work of their opponents in the conference final round, and now Connor McDavid and the Oilers look for revenge after a heartbreaking Game 7 loss to the Panthers last season. Edmonton has home-ice advantage and is 6-1 at Rogers Place this postseason.
Check out my Panthers vs. Oilers best bets for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, featuring Leon Draisaitl.
Panthers vs. Oilers best bets
Best Bet: Oilers over 3 goals (-134)
There’s no place like home for the Oilers.
Edmonton has run roughshod over anyone and everyone who has stepped foot into Rogers Place this postseason. The team is 6-1, covering a -1.5 puck line in five of those victories.
The Oilers have scored at least three goals in every home game, averaging 4.7 goals in those contests.
They are generating 13.69 high-danger chances per 60 at home. That’s the second-most of any playoff team, according to Natural Stat Trick.
I was debating just backing Edmonton to win, but I could see Florida keeping pace in a high-scoring affair.
The Panthers have scored five-plus goals in five of their last six games and averaged 4.2 goals in the Eastern Conference final.
The McDavid-and-Draisaitl-led offence can thrive in a track meet environment, and we saw that in last year’s duel against Florida.
The Oilers went 2-1 against the Panthers at home, falling 4-3 in the loss.
Key stat: Edmonton is 7-0-3 against this line at home in the playoffs, dating back to last year’s Stanley Cup Final against Florida.
The Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers are back in action for a second consecutive Stanley Cup Final.
The latest: Florida needed seven games to oust Edmonton and win the 2024 Stanley Cup. The situation is a little different this time around, however, as the Oilers hold home-ice advantage with new characters in the mix for either side.
Check out our Panthers vs. Oilers Stanley Cup Final betting preview and odds for the series.
Panthers vs. Oilers Stanley Cup Final preview
Last year’s Stanley Cup Final was an absolute classic, setting the stage for an epic rematch.
The Panthers jumped out to a quick 3-0 series lead against the Oilers, outscoring their opponents 11-4 through the first three games.
But the Oilers stormed back. They won the following three contests, 18-5, forcing a winner-takes-all Game 7.
Game 7 was a tightly-fought contest, but Florida edged Edmonton, 2-1, to win its first-ever Stanley Cup.
The Panthers have a chance to win back-to-back titles, while the Oilers can be the first Canadian team to win it all since 1993.
Stanley Cup Final preview: Series markets
Edmonton enters this series as a slight favourite (-121), even at less than full health.
Zach Hyman was injured in the Western Conference final, and his season is likely over. No single player can replace his impact, but the Oilers have a committee of players who can step up.
Corey Perry has potted a pair of power-play goals in Hyman’s spot on the power play. Jeff Skinner, who played Game 5 vs. the Dallas Stars because of Hyman’s injury, scored in the contest.
The Panthers (-106) had some injuries during their series against the Carolina Hurricanes, but mostly everybody appears to be ready to go.
Here’s how the teams stack up in several key categories during the playoffs:
Goals per game
GAA
PP%
PK%
Florida
3.88 (3rd)
2.29 (1st)
23.2 (6th)
87.9 (1st)
Edmonton
4.06 (1st)
2.81 (4th)
30.0 (3rd)
66.0 (14th)
It’s tough to find much separation between these two squads with one glaring exception: the penalty kill.
Edmonton has struggled mightily on the PK for most of the postseason, which could be a problem against a capable Panthers power play.
The good news, though? Florida has the worst net penalties per 60 rate of any team in the playoffs (-0.64).
Here are some additional markets if picking an outright winner didn’t catch your eye:
Market
Betting odds
Panthers win 4-0
+1,100
Panthers win 4-1
+700
Panthers win 4-2
+400
Panthers win 4-3
+500
Oilers win 4-0
+900
Oilers win 4-1
+500
Oilers win 4-2
+500
Oilers win 4-3
+400
Click linked odds to add selection to your betslip. NHL odds as of 2:02 p.m. ET on 05/01/2025.
Florida’s path to winning this series relies on its ability to out-will its opponent.
The Panthers play a physical brand of hockey that no team has been able to match. They’re first in the playoffs in hits per 60 (47.05), and are capable of wearing down any team they square up against.
There are several key additions helping lead Florida back to the final. Most notably, Brad Marchand has been a clutch postseason performer for the squad.
The ex-Boston Bruins captain is tied for fourth on the squad in playoff points (14) and tied for second with a plus-11 rating.
Seth Jones has been masterful on the back end, providing steady defence while delivering offence in key moments, such as Game 7 of the team’s second-round series against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Florida also has its stalwarts. Aleksander Barkov, Matthew Tkachuk, Sam Bennett and Aaron Ekblad, among others, lead the way for a team that battles hard every single night. The Cats have 10 players with 10-plus points. The Oilers, meanwhile, only have seven skaters with double-digit points.
That depth, combined with stellar goaltending from Sergei Bobrovsky, will lead the Panthers to victory.
Edmonton’s case
Nothing motivates a team quite like revenge.
This is the first back-to-back Stanley Cup Final rematch since Sidney Crosby’s Pittsburgh Penguins battled the Detroit Red Wings in 2008-09. The Penguins lost the first time around before beating the Red Wings the following year.
The second most recent occasion? Wayne Gretzky’s Oilers lost to the New York Islanders in 1983 before winning in 1984.
Like Gretzky and Crosby, Connor McDavid has a chance to win his first title after losing to the same team one season earlier.
And Edmonton’s case starts with No. 97. McDavid leads all skaters in postseason points (26), and he’s getting stronger as the playoffs roll along.
His three goals against the Stars were his most against any team this playoffs, and the Western Conference final marked the first series where he recorded a point in each game.
Leon Draisaitl continues to be the perfect co-star, as his 25 postseason points are second among all skaters.
It definitely feels like the Oilers’ chances hang in the balance of Stuart Skinner. The Edmonton netminder has been excellent since returning from his benching. He’s a dominant 6-2 with a .931 save percentage and three shutouts.
If he can provide competent goaltending, the Oilers likely win it all. If he falters, it could be another year of suffering the same fate.
Stanley Cup Final prediction
My pick: Oilers to win (-121)
Like the fellow generational talents before him, I’m picking McDavid and the Oilers to bring it home.
The Edmonton superstar isn’t posting the gaudy totals he did en route to his 2024 Conn Smythe Trophy win, but he’s been the leading force for his team offensively.
The loss of Hyman can’t be understated, but the coinciding return of Mattias Ekholm is undoubtedly a significant upgrade to the team’s defence.
Skinner’s recent surge is another confidence booster. The goaltender responded well to his benching and has put a horrid start to the postseason firmly in the rearview.
There are lessons to be learned from losing; look no further than Edmonton’s opponent. The Panthers lost the 2023 Stanley Cup Final to the Vegas Golden Knights before winning it in 2024.
The Oilers came as close as possible to winning the Stanley Cup a season ago. With added motivation from last year’s shortcomings – and home-ice advantage – I fully expect them to beat the Panthers this time around.
Panthers vs. Oilers predictions made at 2:02 p.m. on 06/01/2025.
The Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers are back in action for a second consecutive Stanley Cup Final.
The latest: Florida needed seven games to oust Edmonton and win the 2024 Stanley Cup. The situation is a little different this time around, however, as the Oilers hold home-ice advantage with new characters in the mix for either side.
Check out our Panthers vs. Oilers Stanley Cup Final betting preview and odds for the series.
Panthers vs. Oilers Stanley Cup Final preview
Last year’s Stanley Cup Final was an absolute classic, setting the stage for an epic rematch.
The Panthers jumped out to a quick 3-0 series lead against the Oilers, outscoring their opponents 11-4 through the first three games.
But the Oilers stormed back. They won the following three contests, 18-5, forcing a winner-takes-all Game 7.
Game 7 was a tightly-fought contest, but Florida edged Edmonton, 2-1, to win its first-ever Stanley Cup.
The Panthers have a chance to win back-to-back titles, while the Oilers can be the first Canadian team to win it all since 1993.
Edmonton enters this series as a slight favourite, even at less than full health.
Zach Hyman was injured in the Western Conference final, and his season is likely over. No single player can replace his impact, but the Oilers have a committee of players who can step up.
Corey Perry has potted a pair of power-play goals in Hyman’s spot on the power play. Jeff Skinner, who played Game 5 vs. the Dallas Stars because of Hyman’s injury, scored in the contest.
The Panthers had some injuries during their series against the Carolina Hurricanes, but mostly everybody appears to be ready to go.
Here’s how the teams stack up in several key categories during the playoffs:
Goals per game
GAA
PP%
PK%
Florida
3.88 (3rd)
2.29 (1st)
23.2 (6th)
87.9 (1st)
Edmonton
4.06 (1st)
2.81 (4th)
30.0 (3rd)
66.0 (14th)
It’s tough to find much separation between these two squads with one glaring exception: the penalty kill.
Edmonton has struggled mightily on the PK for most of the postseason, which could be a problem against a capable Panthers power play.
The good news, though? Florida has the worst net penalties per 60 rate of any team in the playoffs (-0.64).
Here are some additional markets if picking an outright winner didn’t catch your eye:
Click linked odds to add selection to your betslip. NHL odds as of 3:31 p.m. ET on 05/31/2025.
Florida’s case to repeat
Florida’s path to winning this series relies on its ability to out-will its opponent.
The Panthers play a physical brand of hockey that no team has been able to match. They’re first in the playoffs in hits per 60 (47.05), and are capable of wearing down any team they square up against.
There are several key additions helping lead Florida back to the final. Most notably, Brad Marchand has been a clutch postseason performer for the squad.
The ex-Boston Bruins captain is tied for fourth on the squad in playoff points (14) and tied for second with a plus-11 rating.
Seth Jones has been masterful on the back end, providing steady defence while delivering offence in key moments, such as Game 7 of the team’s second-round series against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Florida also has its stalwarts. Aleksander Barkov, Matthew Tkachuk, Sam Bennett and Aaron Ekblad, among others, lead the way for a team that battles hard every single night. The Cats have 10 players with 10-plus points. The Oilers, meanwhile, only have seven skaters with double-digit points.
That depth, combined with stellar goaltending from Sergei Bobrovsky, will lead the Panthers to victory.
Edmonton’s case
Nothing motivates a team quite like revenge.
This is the first back-to-back Stanley Cup Final rematch since Sidney Crosby’s Pittsburgh Penguins battled the Detroit Red Wings in 2008-09. The Penguins lost the first time around before beating the Red Wings the following year.
The second most recent occasion? Wayne Gretzky’s Oilers lost to the New York Islanders in 1983 before winning in 1984.
Like Gretzky and Crosby, Connor McDavid has a chance to win his first title after losing to the same team one season earlier.
And Edmonton’s case starts with No. 97. McDavid leads all skaters in postseason points (26), and he’s getting stronger as the playoffs roll along.
His three goals against the Stars were his most against any team this playoffs, and the Western Conference final marked the first series where he recorded a point in each game.
Leon Draisaitl continues to be the perfect co-star, as his 25 postseason points are second among all skaters.
It definitely feels like the Oilers’ chances hang in the balance of Stuart Skinner. The Edmonton netminder has been excellent since returning from his benching. He’s a dominant 6-2 with a .931 save percentage and three shutouts.
If he can provide competent goaltending, the Oilers likely win it all. If he falters, it could be another year of suffering the same fate.
Stanley Cup Final prediction
My pick: Oilers to win (-122)
Like the fellow generational talents before him, I’m picking McDavid and the Oilers to bring it home.
The Edmonton superstar isn’t posting the gaudy totals he did en route to his 2024 Conn Smythe Trophy win, but he’s been the leading force for his team offensively.
The loss of Hyman can’t be understated, but the coinciding return of Mattias Ekholm is undoubtedly a significant upgrade to the team’s defence.
Skinner’s recent surge is another confidence booster. The goaltender responded well to his benching and has put a horrid start to the postseason firmly in the rearview.
There are lessons to be learned from losing; look no further than Edmonton’s opponent. The Panthers lost the 2023 Stanley Cup Final to the Vegas Golden Knights before winning it in 2024.
The Oilers came as close as possible to winning the Stanley Cup a season ago. With added motivation from last year’s shortcomings – and home-ice advantage – I fully expect them to beat the Panthers this time around.
Panthers vs. Oilers predictions made at 3:31 p.m. ET on 05/31/2025.
The Edmonton Oilers have their first shot at getting back to the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday night.
The pregame narrative: Edmonton’s three-game winning streak in the Western Conference final has been fueled by timely offence and strong goaltending. The Dallas Stars need a win in Game 5 at home to avoid being eliminated from Cup contention.
Perry has filled in nicely as the net front presence on the top power play, where he skates alongside Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Evan Bouchard, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.
The veteran realized the full benefits of that last game, scoring a goal and grabbing an assist with the man advantage.
Perry is skating on the Oilers’ first line with Nugent-Hopkins and McDavid, who have combined for 42 points in the playoffs.
The choice by Kris Knoblauch to replace Zach Hyman (likely out for the season following surgery) with Perry has worked well, so the veteran winger should continue seeing ice time with Edmonton’s top dogs.
On Tuesday, Perry played his most time on ice (16:51) since Game 2 vs. the Vegas Golden Knights. He had an assist in that contest.
Key stat: Perry has a point in every game he’s played more than 15 minutes in this postseason (5-0 against this wager).
Robertson to score a point (+100): The former two-time 40-goal scorer is coming alive in this series.
He has goals in back-to-back games and has registered points in three of the four matchups.
Robertson goes mostly unnoticed, but he’s shaping into one of the NHL’s elite point producers.
He has over a point per game in his career (394 in 374 games).
The winger has produced in the playoffs, too (42 points in 57 postseason games).
Robertson hasn’t been his best during this run, scoring just four points in 10 games. But that’s partially why bettors are getting this much value on the proven scorer — and I’m buying in.
The other reason is Stuart Skinner. He’s turned his playoffs around, stopping 86 of the last 88 shots he’s faced.
In Game 1, Skinner allowed five goals on 22 shots in Dallas. So, a change of scenery could be exactly what the Stars need to get back on track.
Either way, Robertson knew how to beat Edmonton’s goalie even in his best games, so I’m not overly concerned with the Canadian goalie’s run of strong form.
Stars vs. Oilers prop picks made at 3:13 p.m. ET 05/28/2025.
The Edmonton Oilers look to be in complete control, up 2-1 against the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference final.
The pregame narrative: The Oilers had a troublesome start, losing Game 1, 6-3. But everything has gone their way since. In the last two games, Edmonton has outscored Dallas 9-1 and now has the chance to take another step closer to its second straight Stanley Cup Final.
Check out my Stars vs. Oilers Game 4 prop picks on Zach Hyman and Mikael Granlund for May 27.
The Oilers have played six games at home this postseason. Hyman has been productive in those outings.
8 of 11 playoff points came at home
4-2 vs. this wager in Edmonton
3 points vs. Dallas in Game 3
Hyman continues to play on the first line with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Connor McDavid, a tandem that has 38 combined points in the playoffs.
I’m not sure there is a better situation to be in for production opportunities.
And Hyman has made the most of it. He has 33 points in his last 39 playoff games.
On top of all that, the winger loves playing Dallas, as indicated by his recent stats in this matchup.
Key stat: Since the start of 2025, Hyman has seven points in five games vs. the Stars.
Game 4 prop prediction
Granlund over 1.5 shots (-106): I went with this pick for Game 3, and Granlund looked well on track after recording a shot early in the first period.
He went on to go without one for the rest of the game, but that isn’t stopping me from going right back to it.
Granlund is still 8-3 against this wager over his last 11 playoff games.
He still managed three shot attempts and is averaging 3.7 per game over that 11-game sample size.
Granlund is a first-liner who skates on the back end of the second power-play unit. He should see enough opportunities to cash the over on this modest total.
Stars vs. Oilers prop picks made at 1:49 p.m. ET 05/26/2025.
