The third game of the Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers will take place on June 10 at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise. The series is tied at 1-1. Florida vs. Edmonton: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Florida Panthers
Paul Maurice's side managed to level the series in the second game of the Stanley Cup Final. Florida was aided by Brad Marchand's brace, with his second goal coming in overtime (5-4). Notably, the team snapped Edmonton's five-game winning streak (1 in OT). In the previous Stanley Cup Final, where these clubs also met, the third game of the series was won by Florida, who triumphed on the opponent's ice with a score of 4-3.
- Paul Maurice's charges have won in regulation time in 5 of their last 6 home encounters against Edmonton in the NHL.
- Florida has scored at least 3 goals in regulation time in 6 of their last 8 home games against Edmonton in the NHL.
- In this playoff, Florida leads in goals scored in the second period (24).
Edmonton Oilers
Chris Knoblauch's team started with a victory over their opponent but lost the advantage in the second game of the series. The team has a strong record in away games: Edmonton has won 6 of their last 7 away encounters in the current Stanley Cup (2 in OT). Additionally, the team has scored at least 3 goals in regulation time in six of these matches.
- Edmonton has won 5 of their last 6 NHL playoff matches (1 in OT).
- At least 4 goals have been scored in regulation time in 13 of the last 15 head-to-head meetings in the NHL at Florida's venue.
- In this playoff, Edmonton boasts the highest average goals scored per game – 4.06.
Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers: Match Prediction
The Florida team snatched a victory from Edmonton in the second game of the series and can showcase high-scoring hockey in the upcoming match. Especially since Paul Maurice's charges are the highest-scoring team in the current playoffs, with 74 goals to their name. Additionally, in head-to-head home encounters with Edmonton, the team has scored at least three goals in regulation time in 5 of the last 6 NHL games.
Regarding the current final series, Florida has both lost and won, but both times they scored at least three goals. It is also worth mentioning that Edmonton is one of the most conceding teams in the current NHL playoffs, with 53 goals against them (only Dallas has a worse record).
I believe the reigning champion will delight their fans with goals in the first home game of the final, so my prediction: Florida Individual Total Over 2.5
