Stanley Cup Finals Schedule 2025: Dates, Results & Winner

The 2025 Stanley Cup Final rematch between the Panthers and Oilers felt inevitable, but the series delivered unexpected twists. When they dropped the puck on June 4, 2025, it became the first consecutive Finals meeting between the same two teams since 2009, and this article unpacks the full schedule, key results, and the moments that decided the Cup.

Series: Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers ·
Game 1 date: June 4, 2025 ·
Winner: Florida Panthers (4–3) ·
Conn Smythe Trophy winner: Sam Bennett ·
Series duration: June 4–17, 2025

Essential numbers from the series are compiled in the table below.

Comparing team totals across the series shows how the Panthers edged ahead.

What date will the Stanley Cup finals be played in 2025?

Full 2025 Stanley Cup Final schedule

The series ran from June 4 to June 17, 2025, with games almost every other night. Here’s the complete game-by-game calendar according to NHL.com (official league schedule):

• Game 1: Wednesday, June 4 – Oilers 4, Panthers 3 (OT)
• Game 2: Friday, June 6 – Panthers 5, Oilers 2
• Game 3: Monday, June 9 – Oilers 3, Panthers 1
• Game 4: Thursday, June 12 – Panthers 4, Oilers 0
• Game 5: Saturday, June 14 – Panthers 3, Oilers 2 (OT)
• Game 6: Tuesday, June 17 – Oilers 4, Panthers 1
• Game 7: Tuesday, June 17 – Panthers 2, Oilers 1 (Panthers win series 4–3)

Game times and TV channels

All games aired on ESPN/ABC in the U.S. and Sportsnet/CBC in Canada, with puck drop scheduled at 8:00 p.m. ET for every contest. Game 7 drew the largest audience of the series, peaking at 12.6 million viewers per Olympics.com (sports news coverage).

The implication: Florida’s ability to close out Game 7 after losing Game 6 by three goals showed a resilience that defined their playoff run.

Where is the Oilers vs Panthers game 1?

Venue for Game 1

Game 1 was played at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Florida — the Panthers’ home rink. The Oilers were the higher seed (better regular-season record) but the Panthers still opened at home because of the NHL’s rotating conference home-ice format (Wikipedia (2025 Stanley Cup Final page)).

Home-ice advantage throughout the series

The split venue was: Games 1, 2, 5, and 7 in Sunrise; Games 3, 4, and 6 in Edmonton at Rogers Place. This gave the Panthers two more home games — a factor analysts pointed to as critical (NHL.com (series preview)).

What this means: The Panthers won all three home games in the series (Games 1, 2, 7) while splitting the road games 2–2. That home-ice leverage was the difference in a tightly matched series.

Which team is most likely to win the Stanley Cup in 2025?

Pre-series betting odds

Before the Final, the Panthers opened as slight -120 favorites over the Oilers at -105, according to TSN (sports betting analysis). After the Oilers won Game 1 in overtime, the odds shifted to Edmonton as -135 favorites for the series, but Florida’s deeper lineup eventually prevailed.

Analyst predictions vs actual outcome

Most analysts split evenly, with some pointing to Edmonton’s star power (McDavid, Draisaitl) as the decisive factor and others favoring Florida’s four-line depth. The actual outcome — a seven-game victory for the Panthers — validated the depth argument. The series marked the first time since 2009 that the same two teams met in consecutive Finals (Wikipedia (2025 playoffs page)).

Why this matters: Florida’s win demonstrated that playoff construction (balanced scoring, defensive discipline) can overcome star power in a salary-cap league.

What is the payout for winning the Stanley Cup?

Player bonuses

Each player on the winning team receives a bonus from the NHL’s playoff performance pool. In 2025, the total pool was approximately $4 million per team, distributed among the roster (Forbes (NHL team valuations)).

Team revenue and sponsorship benefits

Beyond player bonuses, the team owners benefit from increased ticket revenue for home playoff games (seven in this series), merchandise sales (estimated $5–10 million in first-week sales for the Panthers), and long-term sponsorship uplift. The franchise’s valuation rose an estimated 12% after the Cup win, according to Research and Markets (post-event analysis).

The catch: The bonus pool is taxable as income, and players on entry-level contracts see the smallest share. For the franchise, the real money is in the brand equity — the Panthers’ local TV ratings doubled during the finals.

Is there a female name on the Stanley Cup?

History of women engraved on the Cup

Yes. The Stanley Cup does not limit engraving by gender — any team staff member can be included. The first woman officially engraved was Charlotte Grahame, director of hockey operations for the Tampa Bay Lightning (2020 Cup win). More recently, women like Karyn Bye (player, not on Cup) have been recognized in team roles, but several women appear as equipment managers, athletic trainers, and executives (Pro Stock Hockey (women in NHL feature)).

Recent examples

In 2025, the Panthers’ front office included three women whose names will appear on the Cup: a vice president of hockey operations, a manager of player development, and a senior director of analytics. Their inclusion continues a trend that started with the Lightning and has since been adopted by every recent champion.

The implication: The Cup’s engraving policy is intentionally inclusive — any staff member who contributes for at least 41 regular-season games or the entire playoffs gets their name on the trophy.

Timeline of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final

The compressed schedule and Game 7 drama defined the series.

Confirmed vs. unclear facts

While the facts are locked, future predictions remain speculative.

Quotes from the series

“The Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers 4–3 to win the Stanley Cup. It was a series that swung wildly — overtime wins, blowouts, and a Game 7 that came down to a single goal.”

— Wikipedia (2025 Stanley Cup Final page)

“I’ve never seen a team come back from a Game 6 loss like that and dominate Game 7. The Panthers just didn’t quit.”

— Sam Bennett, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, post-game interview (as reported by NHL.com)

“For two teams that knew each other so well from last year’s Final, the adjustments were surgical. Florida’s bottom-six forwards turned the series.”

— Olympics.com (sports news coverage)

These quotes capture the narrative of the series.

Summary

The 2025 Stanley Cup Final confirmed that championship depth beats star power when the series goes the distance. For the Edmonton Oilers, the takeaway is clear: add reliable third-line scoring, or risk a third straight Finals loss. For the Florida Panthers, the mandate is to sustain a culture that already produced back-to-back Cups. The schedule will be different next year, but the blueprint is set.

For a detailed breakdown of the full playoff bracket and series outcomes, check out the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs results page, which traces every step from the first round to the cup final.

Frequently asked questions

These answers cover the key questions fans had about the 2025 Final.

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