Edmonton Oilers vs Florida Panthers Game 6 Prediction – 6/17/2025

On Tuesday, June 17, the Florida Panthers host the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena. The Panthers lead the series 3–2 and can clinch back‑to‑back titles with a win. Edmonton, reeling from a 5–2 loss in Game 5, faces elimination and would love nothing more than to send this series back to Edmonton for Game 7. With goaltending decisions still pending for the Oilers and the Panthers hungry to seal the deal on home ice, Game 6 promises high drama. Here, you will find my Edmonton Oilers vs Florida Panthers prediction for Game 6.

Our Edmonton Oilers vs Florida Panthers Game 6 Pick

Pick: Florida Panthers moneyline

Confidence: ★★★★☆

Game Snapshot

• Matchup: Edmonton Oilers vs Florida Panthers
• Date & Time: Tuesday, June 17, 8:00 p.m. ET
• Venue: Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, Florida
• Broadcast: TNT / truTV / Max

Key Storylines

Recent form

• Florida won Game 5 with authority, 5–2, capturing momentum and a chance to close out the Final on home ice.
• Edmonton's goaltending situation has become the story of this series. Who they choose to get in net for this game could decide whether their season continues or ends.
• Brad Marchand's Stanley Cup Final has become quite the story. He had two goals in Game 5 to help the Panthers take a 3-2 series lead. He has recorded at least one point in four of five games so far and has averaged 1.5 points per game going into Game 6.

Goaltending

• Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch hasn’t named a starter in net yet. Calvin Pickard (7–1, .886 SV%, 2.85 GAA) and Stuart Skinner (7–6, .891 SV%, 2.99 GAA) are his two options, but both have had ups and downs.
• Panthers are expected to roll with Sergei Bobrovsky, who has been strong (15-7, .912 SV%, 2.26 GAA).

Key skaters

• Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl lead Edmonton’s attack, tied for the postseason lead in points with 33 apiece. Draisaitl is second in the playoffs with 11 goals, trailing only Florida's Sam Bennett with 15.
• Florida's Marchand is tied for the lead in playoff +/-. Both he and teammate Anton Lundell enter Game 6 at +18.

Recent team streaks

• Florida is 5-4 at home in the playoffs this year.
• Florida did struggle with closeout games in last year's final against the Oilers, needing four tries to eventually clinch the Stanley Cup. Here, they will look to get the job done on their first try.

Best Player Props

Betting Trends & H2H

• Road teams are 2–3 SU in this Final through five games.
• Games have averaged 7.8 goals in this series, all five have gone over 6.5 goals.

Oilers vs Panthers Game 6 Model Projection

Final Thoughts

Game 6 is set to be a tense showdown between Florida’s defensive discipline and Edmonton’s desperation-driven attack. The Panthers’ goaltending depth and home-ice advantage give them the edge. Meanwhile Edmonton’s refusal to lose and explosive offensive stars make this far from a certain outcome. Expect a tight game that is lower-scoring than what we've seen in this series so far. The moneyline on the Panthers offers value and aligns with the deeper trend in this series, with a tight game being won thanks to Florida's superior goaltending and clutch play.

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