Oilers under pressure: Draisaitl and Co. lose 1: 6 against Panthers!

Oilers under pressure: Draisaitl and Co. lose 1: 6 against Panthers!

In the current Stanley Cup final, the Florida Panthers prevailed against the Edmonton Oilers. Today, on June 10, 2025, the Oilers lost their third game of the Best-of-Seven series 1: 6 and are now 1-2 in the series. This defeat brings the Panthers, who were able to settle two goals in the first third, closer to winning the most coveted price in hockey, a title that has been awarded in best-of-seeven format since 1939.

Brad Marchand opened the game for Florida in the first minute. Carter Veraeghe increased to 2-0 in the 18th minute, whereupon Corey Perry was able to shorten for Edmonton in the 22nd minute. But the Panthers did not let this be disturbed. Sam Reinhart, Sam Bennett, Aaron Ekblad and Evan Rodrigues scored four more goals that underpinned Panthers' dominant game. The fourth game will be played again in Florida on Friday night.

performance by Leon Draisaitl

Leon Draisaitl, the star of the Oilers, remains in this encounter without a scorer point and therefore cannot build on the strong performance from the first game. In the previous playoffs, Draisaitl scored a total of 27 points (9 goals and 18 assists) in 17 games and thus took second place in the NHL scoring list, only behind his team-mate Connor McDavid, who scored 28 points. Despite his current weakness in shape, Draisaitl remains a key figure for Edmonton, as defender Mattias Ekholm emphasized.

historical context of the Stanley Cup

The Stanley Cup is considered the oldest trophy in North American professional sports and is awarded annually to the winner of the NHL playoffs. Montreal Canadiens are the most successful franchise with 23 titles, while the Boston Bruins have suffered the most final defeats. This year the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers are fighting for the prestigious title. The Oilers hope that with the support of Draisaitl and McDavid they can call up their best performance and still turn the series.

The enthusiasm for the Stanley Cup Finals keeps the fans in suspense, while the Panthers now only see two victories from the title. Both teams know that they have to win four games to get the coveted Stanley Cup. The upcoming games promise exciting encounters that could go into the history books of ice hockey.