The Edmonton Oilers are in the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in 18 years. With a mix of star players playing like stars and solid goaltending, they defeated the Dallas Stars, 2-1, Sunday night to win Game 6 of the Western Conference Final.
Connor McDavid set the tone early, dangling his way around Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen on a power play goal to give the Oilers a 1-0 lead. Edmonton’s power play struck again in the first period when McDavid found Zach Hyman all alone in the slot, and Hyman doubled his team’s lead with a quick snapshot.
Ever since tying the series at 2-2, the Oilers finally leveraged their special teams edge to tilt things in their favor. Edmonton’s power play scored a pair of goals in both Games 5 and 6, and the penalty kill completely stifled the Dallas power play. The Stars failed to score on a single one of their 14 power play opportunities, and they went 0 for 3 with the man advantage in Game 6.
Stuart Skinner stopped 34 of 35 shots against him in the series-clinching win, and he answered a lot of questions after a shaky second round. When this high-octane Oilers roster gets solid goaltending, there are nearly impossible to beat.
The Oilers will now take on the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final, and that series gets underway in South Florida on Saturday night.
Below is how you can follow the Stanley Cup Final, along with updating results and scores from each game. Bookmark this page for the duration of the playoff run to stay up to date with everything on the ice.
Stanley Cup Playoffs viewing information
TV: ABC ESPN+
Stream: fubo (Try for free)
Follow: CBS Sports App
All times Eastern
(* if necessary)
Stanley Cup Final
(1) Florida Panthers vs. (2) Edmonton Oilers
Game 1 — Oilers at Panthers: Saturday, June 8, 8 p.m. | TV: ABC
Game 2 — Oilers at Panthers: Monday, June 10, 8 p.m. | TV: ABC
Game 3 — Panthers at Oilers: Thursday, June 13, 8 p.m. | TV: ABC
Game 4 — Panthers at Oilers Saturday, June 15, 8 p.m. | TV: ABC
Game 5* — Oilers at Panthers: Tuesday, June 18, 8 p.m. | TV: ABC
Game 6* — Panthers at Oilers: Friday, June 21, 8 p.m. | TV: ABC
Game 7* — Oilers at Panthers: Monday, June 24, 8 p.m. | TV: ABC
Eastern Conference Final
(1) New York Rangers vs. (1) Florida Panthers
Game 1 — Panthers 3, Rangers 0 | Recap
Game 2 — Rangers 2, Panthers 1 (OT) | Recap
Game 3 — Rangers 5, Panthers 4 (OT) | Recap
Game 4 — Panthers 3, Rangers 2 (OT) | Recap
Game 5 — Panthers 3, Rangers 2 | Recap
Game 6 — Panthers 2, Rangers 1 I Recap
Western Conference Final
(1) Dallas Stars vs. (2) Edmonton Oilers
Game 1 — Oilers 3, Stars 2 (2OT) | Recap
Game 2 — Stars 3, Oilers 1 | Recap
Game 3 — Stars 5, Oilers 3 | Recap
Game 4 — Oilers 5, Stars 2 | Recap
Game 5 — Oilers 3, Stars 1 | Recap
Game 6 — Oilers 2, Stars 1 | Recap
Second round
Eastern Conference
(1) New York Rangers vs. (2) Carolina Hurricanes
Game 1 — Rangers 4, Hurricanes 3 | Recap
Game 2 — Rangers 4, Hurricanes 3 (2OT) | Recap
Game 3 — Rangers 3, Hurricanes 2 (OT) | Recap
Game 4 — Hurricanes 4, Rangers 3 | Recap
Game 5 — Hurricanes 4, Rangers 1 | Recap
Game 6 — Rangers 5, Hurricanes 3 | Recap
(1) Florida Panthers vs. (2) Boston Bruins
Game 1 — Bruins 5, Panthers 1 | Recap
Game 2 — Panthers 6, Bruins 1 | Recap
Game 3 — Panthers 6, Bruins 2 | Recap
Game 4 — Panthers 3, Bruins 2 | Recap
Game 5 — Bruins 2, Panthers 1 | Recap
Game 6 — Panthers 2, Bruins 1 | Recap
Western Conference
(1) Dallas Stars vs. (3) Colorado Avalanche
Game 1 — Avalanche 4, Stars 3 (OT) | Recap
Game 2 — Stars 5, Avalanche 3 | Recap
Game 3 — Stars 4, Avalanche 1 | Recap
Game 4 — Stars 5, Avalanche 1 | Recap
Game 5 — Avalanche 5, Stars 3 | Recap
Game 6 — Stars 2, Avalanche 1 (2OT) | Recap
(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (2) Edmonton Oilers
Game 1 — Canucks 5, Oilers 4 | Recap
Game 2 — Oilers 4, Canucks 3 (OT) | Recap
Game 3 — Canucks 4, Oilers 3 | Recap
Game 4 — Oilers 3, Canucks 2 | Recap
Game 5 — Canucks 3, Oilers 2 | Recap
Game 6 — Oilers 5, Canucks 1 | Recap
Game 7 — Oilers 3, Canucks 2 | Recap
The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers are set to face off in the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Final, marking an exciting matchup between two talented teams vying for hockey’s ultimate prize. Both teams have had strong seasons leading up to this point, and fans can expect a thrilling series as they battle it out on the ice.
The Oilers, led by superstar Connor McDavid, have been a dominant force throughout the season, finishing at the top of the standings in the Western Conference. McDavid has been a standout player, leading the league in points and showcasing his incredible skill and speed on the ice. With a strong supporting cast including Leon Draisaitl and Darnell Nurse, the Oilers have proven themselves to be a formidable opponent for any team.
On the other side, the Florida Panthers have had a breakout season, surprising many with their strong play and determination. Led by captain Aleksander Barkov, the Panthers have shown resilience and skill, earning themselves a spot in the Stanley Cup Final. With players like Jonathan Huberdeau and Aaron Ekblad contributing to their success, the Panthers have proven that they are a force to be reckoned with.
The Stanley Cup Final will be a best-of-seven series, with games alternating between the home arenas of the Oilers and Panthers. The schedule for the series is as follows:
Game 1: Edmonton Oilers at Florida Panthers – June 1
Game 2: Edmonton Oilers at Florida Panthers – June 3
Game 3: Florida Panthers at Edmonton Oilers – June 5
Game 4: Florida Panthers at Edmonton Oilers – June 7
Game 5: Edmonton Oilers at Florida Panthers – June 9 (if necessary)
Game 6: Florida Panthers at Edmonton Oilers – June 11 (if necessary)
Game 7: Edmonton Oilers at Florida Panthers – June 13 (if necessary)
Both teams will be looking to make history and hoist the Stanley Cup, with each game sure to be filled with intense action and excitement. Fans can expect a hard-fought series between two talented teams as they compete for hockey’s most coveted prize. Be sure to tune in and cheer on your favorite team as they battle it out on the ice in the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Final.
