The Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers face off in a pivotal Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. Florida holds a 2-1 series lead, looking to extend their advantage, while Edmonton aims to bounce back after a 6-1 loss in Game 3.
Game Details
Matchup: Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers
Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Venue: Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL
TV Broadcast: TNT, truTV, MAX, SN, TVAS, CBC
Florida Panthers: Momentum & Defensive Strength
The Panthers dominated Game 3, securing a 6-1 victory with stellar goaltending from Sergei Bobrovsky and a powerful offensive display. Florida capitalized on Edmonton’s penalty struggles, scoring three power-play goals and controlling the pace.
Key Players to Watch (Panthers)
Sergei Bobrovsky – Veteran goaltender with a 2.15 GAA in playoffs.
Matthew Tkachuk – Playoff leader in physicality and offensive production.
Aleksander Barkov – Defensive anchor and playmaker.
Sam Reinhart – Scored in Game 3, adding offensive depth.
Florida’s defensive structure has been key, limiting Edmonton’s high-powered offense and forcing turnovers. If they maintain discipline, they could take a commanding 3-1 series lead.
Edmonton Oilers: Urgent Need for a Response
The Oilers struggled in Game 3, allowing six goals and accumulating 85 penalty minutes, the most in a Stanley Cup Final game since 1986. Stuart Skinner, despite his strong Game 4 playoff history (6-0 record, 0.83 GAA), was pulled after conceding five goals.
Key Players to Watch (Oilers)
Connor McDavid – Leads playoffs with 26 points, needs a breakout performance.
Leon Draisaitl – Second in playoff scoring with 25 points, crucial for Edmonton’s offense.
Evan Bouchard – Offensive defenseman with key power-play contributions.
Stuart Skinner – Must rebound after a tough Game 3 outing.
Edmonton is making lineup adjustments, including Connor Brown moving to the top line and Troy Stecher replacing John Klingberg on defense. The Oilers must stay disciplined and capitalize on scoring chances to even the series.
Game Odds
Edmonton Oilers 6.5
Florida Panthers – 142
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 13, 2025
