Edmonton Oilers vs Florida Panthers Picks and Predictions June 14th 2025

Oilers Look to Ride Momentum Into Game 5 vs. Panthers in Even Series

The Edmonton Oilers were on the brink of falling behind 3-1 in the Stanley Cup Final. Instead, they flipped the script and now return to Alberta with a chance to take control of the series when they host the Florida Panthers in Game 5 on Saturday.

After falling behind 3-0 in the first period of Game 4, Edmonton rallied back with a four-goal surge and sealed a dramatic 5-4 overtime win courtesy of Leon Draisaitl. The best-of-seven series is now tied at 2-2.

“I mean, everybody knows what the crowd’s going to be like, Saturday night in Alberta, it’s going to be exciting,” veteran winger Corey Perry said. “We’re a mature hockey team. I don’t expect anything else.”

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Perry’s Veteran Presence Shines

Perry, at 40 years old, continues to be a pivotal figure for Edmonton — both in the locker room and on the ice. With nine goals this postseason, he trails only Draisaitl among Oilers skaters. His leadership was crucial in Game 4, settling the team after a rocky start and helping spark the comeback.

“He’s been so valuable for us,” said defenseman Mattias Ekholm. “He’s a leader and he knows exactly when to step in there… both on the ice and in the locker room. He’s getting up there, but he’s still got it.”

Perry’s experience — this is his fifth Finals appearance in six seasons — has been a stabilizing force in high-pressure moments.

Panthers Stay Steady Despite Setback

Florida isn’t rattled by the loss. In fact, they’ve experienced this exact scenario before. The Panthers watched a 3-0 series lead evaporate against these same Oilers in last year’s Final — and they’re ready for another grind-it-out affair.

“We’re calm and confident,” said Panthers defenseman Gustav Forsling. “If we play our game, we know we’re going to win most games. … We’re very excited to get back.”

Florida’s power play has been a major factor in the series. The Panthers have converted on 7 of their 21 opportunities with the man advantage, while Edmonton has managed just four goals on 20 power plays.

“A lot of the success in postseason is how you handle your losses,” Panthers forward Sam Reinhart said. “You’re going to lose at some point. The key is learning from it and coming back strong.”

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Key Questions Ahead of Game 5

Goaltending will again be in the spotlight. Stuart Skinner was pulled after allowing three goals on 17 shots in the first period of Game 4. No starter has been confirmed yet for Saturday’s game.

With three of the four games in this series going to overtime, the margins remain razor thin — every shift, every special team opportunity, and every bounce could tip the balance.

Bettors looking for an edge in this critical Game 5 should dive into the latest NHL predictions and Stanley Cup betting picks to uncover key insights.

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