The 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Final series stands at 3–2 in favor of the Florida Panthers, who dominated Game 5 with a commanding 5–2 win over the Edmonton Oilers, thanks to goals from Brad Marchand and a standout performance from other stars like Matthew Tkachuk. In that context, Oilers captain Leon Draisaitl didn’t stay silent and delivered a bold statement ahead of the sixth chapter of the saga.
Florida is looking to close out the series in front of its home crowd in Sunrise and repeat the title it won in 2024, led by stars like Tkachuk and Sam Bennett. The Panthers took full advantage of their trip to Edmonton in Game 5 to get within one win of the championship and now have the chance to finish the job.
The Oilers will aim to push the series to a Game 7 back in Edmonton, with Connor McDavid as their main star leading the charge to win the league title at Rogers Place. In recent hours, Draisaitl has intensified the buildup to Game 6, sending a strong message to show their opponents that the Oilers are far from giving up.
Draisaitl’s warning to the Panthers
“We still haven’t seen our best,” Draisaitl declared ahead of Game 6, according to TSN. The Oilers star has been key in the Final against the Panthers, scoring four goals in the series, including one in Game 1 and a clutch overtime goal in Game 4, making him the first player in NHL playoff history to score four overtime goals in a single postseason.
Leon Draisaitl #29 of the Edmonton Oilers warms up prior to a game against the Florida Panthers in Game One of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place on June 04, 2025 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Questions answered ahead of Game 6
Both teams have resolved lineup questions ahead of Game 6. Edmonton confirmed that Stuart Skinner will return as the starting goaltender after sitting out Game 5, while John Klingberg and Kasperi Kapanen will also be available.
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Florida, for its part, remains confident in its current lineup and has no intention of making changes in pursuit of back-to-back championships. Head coach Paul Maurice will stick with his group, trusting in the consistency of Tkachuk, Marchand, Bennett, and the rest of the roster to deliver the final blow.
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