In this article we will formulate an Oilers vs Panthers prediction for this NHL game on Friday, June 6th at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup in the Stanley Cup Finals.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers are up 1-0 in this series after they won game one by a score of 4-3 in overtime. Edmonton scored early in the first period to take a 1-0 lead, but they trailed 3-1 in the second, before scoring the last three goals in the game for the win. The Oilers recorded 46 shots on goal, won 43.6% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got goals from Arvidsson, Draisaitl (2), and Ekholm, while Kane led the way with nine hits. Stuart Skinner stopped 29 out of 32 shots in the win, which was a .906 save percentage.
Prior to this series, the Oilers defeated the Kings in six games, the Golden Knights in five games, and the Stars in five games. Edmonton has won 13 of their last 15 games since falling behind 2-0 in their first round series with the Kings. Edmonton has scored 3.16 goals per game and they have allowed 2.87 goals against per game, while also going 23.7% on the power play and 78.2% on the penalty kill this season. Connor McDavid has led Edmonton with six goals, 22 assists, and 63 shots on goal, while Leon Draisaitl has added nine goals, 18 assists, and 46 shots on goal. Stuart Skinner is 7-4 with a 2.50 goals against average and a .904 save percentage in the postseason.
Florida Panthers Betting Preview
The Florida Panthers are down 0-1 in this series after they were unable to hold a two goal lead in game one of this series. Florida scored two goals in about 80 seconds to take a 2-1 lead after one and they added a quick goal in the second, but they were severely outplayed in the third period and overtime, which resulted in the tough loss. The Panthers recorded 32 shots on goal, won 56.4% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Florida got goals from Bennett (2) and Marchand, while Kulikov led the team with seven hits in the game. Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 42 out of 46 shots in the loss, which was a .913 save percentage.
Prior to this series, the Panthers defeated the Lightning in five games, the Maple Leafs in seven games, and the Hurricanes in five games. Florida has won eight of their last eleven games since falling behind 2-0 in the second round against Toronto. Florida has scored 3.00 goals per game and they have allowed 2.72 goals against per game, while also going 23.5% on the power play and 80.7% on the penalty kill this season. Sam Bennett has led Florida with 12 goals, six assists, and 56 shots on goal, while Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk both have 17 points in the postseason. Sergei Bobrovsky is 12-6 with a 2.17 goals against average and a .912 save percentage in the playoffs.
Why the Oilers will beat the Panthers
- The Oilers have won each of their last nine games following a home win.
- The Panthers have lost each of their last four road games after coming off overtime.
- The Oilers have covered the puck line in 10 of their last 11 games following a home win.
- The Panthers have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine Friday night games.
- The Panthers have lost the second period in each of their last seven games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Oilers’ last seven home games against the Panthers following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Eight of the Panthers’ last nine road games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Panthers’ last eight games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last eight games as home favorites against the Panthers.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Jake Walman has recorded an assist in each of his last six home appearances against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Kasperi Kapanen has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight appearances with his team as a favorite against the Panthers.
- Leon Draisaitl has scored at least one goal in four of the Oilers’ last five games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Leon Draisaitl ranks 1st in the league for Goals (52) this season.
Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Sam Bennett has scored at least one goal in each of the Panthers’ last five games as underdogs.
- Brad Marchand has recorded a point in each of his last six road appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
- Matthew Tkachuk has recorded an assist in each of the Panthers’ last four road playoff games.
- Aleksander Barkov ranks T1st in the league for shootout goals (4) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 1st in the league for shots per game this season (32.0).
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 1st in the league for Period 2 goals scored per game this season (1.24).
- The Florida Panthers rank 7th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.72).
- The Florida Panthers rank 1st in the league in penalty minutes this season (843).
Oilers vs Panthers Prediction
Edmonton was able to rally from a two goal deficit in game one of this series to get the win in overtime, but they really dominated the first and third periods. I think Edmonton is the better team in this matchup and I think this game will be similar to game one, without the push that Florida made late in the first and early in the second. The Oilers are getting great goaltending from Skinner, which is something they have lacked over the last few seasons, and that will be a huge difference in this series. Edmonton was the way better team in game one and we are getting them at a decent price on home ice. Take the Oilers here.