2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Betting Online
The Florida Panthers secured their place in NHL history by defeating the Edmonton Oilers in six games to win the 2025 Stanley Cup Final. It was a rematch of the 2024 championship series, and once again, Florida proved to be the deeper, more battle-tested team. After dropping Game 1 in overtime, the Panthers responded with poise and power, eventually closing out the series on home ice with a resounding 5–1 victory in Game 6.
The final was defined by Florida’s relentless forecheck, smothering defense, and timely scoring. Sam Reinhart delivered a performance for the ages with four goals in the decisive Game 6—the first four-goal game in a Cup Final since 1957. Sam Bennett, who led the playoffs in goals with 15, was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP. Sergei Bobrovsky continued his career renaissance with calm, consistent goaltending, while team captain Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk provided the leadership and fire that powered Florida’s third straight trip to the Final—and second consecutive Cup win.
Despite the best efforts of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, Edmonton simply couldn't overcome Florida’s physicality and depth. The loss extended Canada’s Stanley Cup drought to 32 years, while solidifying Florida’s claim as a modern dynasty.
The Panthers became just the fourth team in the last 30 years to repeat as champions and joined an elite class with three straight Stanley Cup Final appearances. Sam Bennett’s breakout, Sam Reinhart’s clutch heroics, and Sergei Bobrovsky’s veteran presence made it a postseason to remember in South Florida.
For the Oilers, the sting of back-to-back Final losses only deepens the urgency surrounding McDavid’s legacy and the franchise’s future. Despite their heartbreak, Edmonton’s journey solidified their position as a legitimate powerhouse in the West. In a postseason that began with 16 hopefuls, it was Florida—again—who lifted the Cup, continuing one of the NHL’s most impressive modern runs and showing that resilience, depth, and belief can carry a team to greatness.
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2025 Stanley Cup Final
(D3) Edmonton Oilers vs. (D3) Florida Panthers - FLA Wins 4-2
Eastern Conference Playoffs
Florida’s path to the Final ran through familiar territory. In the First Round, the Panthers dispatched in-state rival Tampa Bay in five games, showing early signs of their postseason poise. The Second Round brought a heavyweight showdown with the Toronto Maple Leafs—a dramatic seven-game series filled with speed, physicality, and star power. Florida outlasted Toronto in Game 7, setting up an Eastern Conference Final against the Carolina Hurricanes.
The Eastern Conference Final was a far less competitive affair. Florida handled Carolina in five games, dominating the neutral zone and frustrating the Hurricanes’ attack. By the end of the series, it was clear the Panthers were peaking at the right time for another deep run. Other Eastern highlights included a strong postseason appearance by the Washington Capitals, who beat the Montreal Canadiens in Round 1 before falling to Carolina in the second round.
Eastern Conference Round 1
(D1) Toronto Maple Leafs vs. (WC1) Ottawa Senators - TOR Wins 4-2
(D2) Tampa Bay Lightning vs. (D3) Florida Panthers - FLA Wins 4-1
(D1) Washington Capitals vs. (WC2) Montreal Canadiens - WSH Wins 4-1
(D2) Carolina Hurricanes vs. (D3) New Jersey Devils - CAR Wins 4-1
Eastern Conference Round 2
(D1) Toronto Maple Leafs vs. (D3) Florida Panthers - FLA Wins 4-3
(D1) Washington Capitals vs. (D2) Carolina Hurricanes - CAR Wins 4-1
Eastern Conference Final
(D2) Carolina Hurricanes vs. (D3) Florida Panthers - FLA Wins 4-1
Western Conference Playoffs
The Edmonton Oilers carved an impressive path back to the Final, beginning with a six-game victory over the Los Angeles Kings in Round 1. The Second Round saw them dismantle the defending champion Vegas Golden Knights in just five games. Edmonton’s speed and transition game overwhelmed Vegas, signaling that this team was different than in years past.
In the Western Conference Final, Edmonton faced the Winnipeg Jets—the NHL’s top regular-season team and Presidents’ Trophy winners. Winnipeg had dispatched the Colorado Avalanche in the opening round and survived a hard-fought six-game series against Dallas. But they couldn’t contain the Oilers’ top line. Edmonton defeated Winnipeg in five games, with McDavid and Draisaitl leading the charge and Stuart Skinner coming up big in net.
Elsewhere in the West, Dallas pushed past a strong Nashville team before bowing out to Edmonton. The Avalanche, despite being loaded with talent, couldn't overcome Winnipeg’s goaltending and defensive structure in Round 1.
Western Conference Round 1
(D1) Winnipeg Jets vs. (WC2) St. Louis Blues - WPG Wins 4-3
(D2) Dallas Stars vs. (D3) Colorado Avalanche - DAL Wins 4-3
(D1) Vegas Golden Knights vs. (WC1) Minnesota Wild - VGK Wins 4-2
(D2) Los Angeles Kings vs. (D3) Edmonton Oilers - EDM Wins 4-2
Western Conference Round 2
(D1) Winnipeg Jets vs. (D2) Dallas Stars - DAL Wins 4-2
(D1) Vegas Golden Knights vs. (D3) Edmonton Oilers - EDM Wins 4-1
Western Conference Final
(D2) Dallas Stars vs. (D3) Edmonton Oilers - EDM Wins 4-1
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