2024 Stanley Cup Final Game 3 Preview - Florida vs. Edmonton: Can the Oilers cut its 2-0 deficit against the Panthers at home? June 13, 2024 by Marc Jerbs

On Thursday, June 13, the Edmonton Oilers will host Game 3 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers. Game time is set 8:00PM EDT at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Canada. The Panthers have seized a commanding 2-0 lead in the series, putting immense pressure on the Oilers to respond in front of their home crowd.

The Panthers have demonstrated why they are a formidable contender, showcasing depth, resilience, and stellar goaltending. Florida's defense has been a wall, effectively neutralizing Edmonton's high-powered offense. Led by Aaron Ekblad and Brandon Montour, the Panthers' blue line has been instrumental in blocking shots and breaking up plays.

Edmonton's dynamic duo, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, need to find a way to break through Florida's stifling defense. Both superstars have been relatively quiet in the series so far and must elevate their game to ignite the Oilers' offense. The Oilers need more production from their supporting cast. Players like Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Evander Kane, and Zach Hyman must step up to relieve some pressure off their top line.

Injury Report

Florida Panthers

PLAYER	POSITION	STATUS
Aleksander Barkov	Center	Day-To-Day
Sam Bennett	Center	Day-To-Day
Ryan Lomberg	Left Winger	Day-To-Day
Aaron Ekblad	Defenseman	Day-To-Day
Oliver Ekman-Larsson	Defenseman	Day-To-Day

Edmonton Oilers

PLAYER	POSITION	STATUS
Evander Kane	Left Winger	Day-To-Day
Darnell Nurse	Defenseman	Day-To-Day
Sam Carrick	Center	Day-To-Day
Adam Henrique	Center	Day-To-Day

Sports Bet Odds

The Oilers are the favorites to win the game. Here are our latest odds:

• The Oilers are favored by 1.5 points, with a money line of -130.
• The Mavericks are the underdogs by 1.5 points, with a money line of +116.
• The over/under is set at 1.5 points, with the over at +106 and the under at -126.

With the series shifting to Edmonton, the Oilers will be fueled by the energy of their passionate fans at Rogers Place. Expect a fast-paced, physical game as Edmonton looks to claw their way back into the series. The Panthers, on the other hand, will aim to maintain their composure and stick to the game plan that has brought them success.

Game 3 is set to be a pivotal showdown in this thrilling Stanley Cup Final. Can the Oilers make a comeback and breathe new life into the series, or will the Panthers tighten their grip and move one step closer to their first Stanley Cup in franchise history.

2024 Stanley Cup Final Team Stats

Florida Panthers		Edmonton Oilers
3.26	Goals For Per Game	3.20
2.11	Goals Allowed Per Game	2.70
22.1	Power Play Percentage	27.3
.916	Save Percentage	.899