The Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers will take place on June 15 at Rogers Place. The series score is tied at 2-2. Edmonton vs. Florida: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Edmonton Oilers
Chris Knoblauch's team leveled the series by winning the previous away game in overtime with a score of 5-4. Edmonton had a poor start, conceding three goals, but managed to come back, becoming the second away team to win after trailing by three goals. Leon Draisaitl stood out with 3 points, including the game-winning goal (1+2), setting a record for the most goals scored in overtime in a single Stanley Cup campaign.
Edmonton is the team with the most goals conceded in this playoff, with 63 goals against. It is also the second-highest scoring team, just behind Florida, having scored 79 times in the current Stanley Cup run.
- Edmonton has scored at least three goals in regulation time in their last six NHL home encounters.
- The team has won 7 of their last 9 home games in the league (2 in OT).
- At least six goals were scored in regulation time in five of Edmonton's last NHL games.
Florida Panthers
Paul Maurice's team significantly outperformed their opponent in blocked shots (28:13) in the last game, and once again excelled in special teams, converting two power plays. Standout players include Sam Reinhart (1+2) and Matthew Tkachuk (2+1).
Florida remains the highest-scoring team in this playoff, with 84 goals. They also lead in penalty killing (85.9%) and rank in the top five for power play efficiency (26%).
- Florida has scored at least three goals in regulation time in 11 of their last 13 NHL encounters at Edmonton's venue.
- The team has won at the end of regulation in 5 of their last 7 away games in the league.
- At least seven goals have been scored in regulation time in 8 of Florida's last 10 away NHL matches.
Edmonton vs. Florida: Match Prediction
The series so far resembles a seesaw battle, but one constant is the high scoring. The skill level of both teams allows for prolific play, and the goalies haven't been able to change that dynamic, even though Sergei Bobrovsky has been more than convincing in Florida's net, and Edmonton's goaltending has also looked decent at times. In this matchup, the teams have scored at least six goals in regulation time in all four games so far, and there is no indication that this approach will change drastically.
Considering that all the key players are fit, I expect them to continue delivering high-scoring performances. Notably, in 7 of Edmonton's last 9 home games, at least six goals were scored, and their opponents have played with similar scoring in 9 of their last 10 away NHL games. Furthermore, at least six goals were scored in regulation time in the last 13 meetings at Edmonton's venue.
Given the playing style of both teams, I don't foresee a drop in scoring and can't imagine either team becoming overly cautious, so I believe the scoring will remain high. My prediction: Total over 5.5 goals
