The sixth game of the Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers will take place on June 18 at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise. The series score is 3-2 in favor of Florida. Florida vs. Edmonton: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Florida Panthers
Paul Maurice's team took the lead for the second time in the final series after the previous match. Florida defeated Edmonton 5-2 on the road. Brad Marchand (2+0) and Eetu Luostarinen (1+1) each scored two points for Florida in the last game. Notably, Marchand has already scored six goals in this final, the best result for a Stanley Cup deciding series since 1988.
Florida matched the NHL record for the most road wins in a single playoff, winning 10 away games in this Stanley Cup run. Throughout NHL history, only five clubs have reached this mark.
- Paul Maurice's team has not lost in regular time in 6 of their last 8 home playoff games (4 wins, 2 draws).
- The Florida team remains the highest-scoring team in this playoff, with 89 goals to their name.
Edmonton Oilers
Chris Knoblauch's side is trailing again in the final series after the fifth match. Edmonton has not been able to defeat Florida in regular time for eight head-to-head encounters (3 draws, 5 losses). The team has not beaten this opponent on the road in the last four meetings (1 draw, 3 losses), although the last game played in Florida was won by Edmonton (5-4 in OT).
- Edmonton has scored no more than 3 goals in regular time in 6 of the last 8 head-to-head games at Florida's venue in the NHL.
- Edmonton has conceded no fewer than 4 goals in 6 of the last 7 games against Florida in the NHL.
- The club ranks second in goals scored in this playoff (81). However, they have the worst record for goals conceded in the Stanley Cup (68).
Florida vs. Edmonton: Match Prediction
Paul Maurice's team is the favorite in the final series. Firstly, because they are leading after five games, and secondly, because they are playing very productive hockey and are the top-scoring team in the current playoff. Florida has scored at least three goals against Edmonton in their last seven NHL games.
The visitors, on the other hand, lead in goals conceded in this playoff. Even in the final series, Edmonton is conceding quite a lot. Chris Knoblauch's team has allowed at least four goals in 4 of the 5 games in this matchup. I expect the hosts to deliver a bright and productive performance in the next game, which will take place at Florida's venue.
My prediction: Florida Panthers individual total over 3 goals
