The Oilers have drawn first blood in the Stanley Cup Final rematch against the Panthers, thanks to a Leon Draisaitl OT winner.

Here's a by the numbers look at the series entering Game 2 Author of the article: You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. The Edmonton Oilers suddenly have the edge following a 4-3 overtime win over the defending champion Florida Panthers on Wednesday night in Game 1 of their rematch of last year’s Stanley Cup Final.

The series opener of the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Final was one to remember. In a game that saw both teams take turns in making big goals, it was Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers who came out on top against the Florida Panthers at Rogers Place in Edmonton via a 4-3 score on Thursday night.