Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers will begin their redemption campaign against the Florida Panthers in Game 1 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday. The Panthers defeated the Oilers in seven games to be Stanley Cup champions last season,

Connor McDavid is fine, and coach Kris Knoblauch expects the best hockey player in the world to be good to go for the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. That is the most important thing for Edmonton gearing up for another championship series against the Florida Panthers.

The Panthers have been dominant on the road in these playoffs, with a fantastic 8-2 record. But the record doesn't tell the full story. Florida has outscored its three opponents by a staggering 27 goals, with seven of the eight victories by three or more goals.