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2024 - 12 - 16

Oilers and Panthers: The Stanley Cup Rematch That Had Us All on the Edge!

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Get ready for the showdown! Oilers and Panthers ignite the rink in a wild rematch we couldn't take our eyes off!

The ice was electric on Monday night as the Edmonton Oilers faced off against the Florida Panthers for the first time since their dramatic 2024 Stanley Cup Final. Fans packed Rogers Place, not just for some good ol' hockey but also to witness if the Oilers could finally shake off their playoff heartbreak. Connor McDavid and his crew skated onto the ice, fueled by a mix of determination and righteous anger, ready to write a different ending this time around. But with the Panthers pulling up with their fierce competitive spirit, the stakes couldn't have been higher in this rematch.

As both teams collided in a flurry of sticks and skates, it was clear that the Panthers weren’t there to grant the Oilers a pity party. Florida, still buzzing from their championship high, unleashed a volley of goals that kept the arena on high alert. Leading the charge was Carter Verhaeghe, whose quick strike mid-third period was a gut punch to every Oilers fan in attendance. They watched in suspense as the scoreboard hovered ominously at 6-5 in favor of the Panthers, leaving Edmonton desperate for a solid response that just didn’t come in the end.

However, the packed house wasn’t just cheering for the Oilers; they were buzzing with excitement over the performance from fan favorite Corey Perry, now at a robust 39 years of age. With six goals this season already, Perry shows that age is just a number. On the other side, Zach Hyman proved to be a hero and a warrior, taking a puck to the face and returning with two goals of his own. It’s that kind of grit that keeps the fans entertained and the rivalry alive.

In an ironic twist, as the Oilers lick their wounds, they now find themselves at a crossroads. Can they learn from their mistakes and build a better defensive strategy moving forward? One thing is for sure: the Panthers are a formidable foe and won't make it easy for Edmonton anytime soon. This rematch not only solidified their budding rivalry but reminded everyone that in hockey, thrilling narratives are only a game away.

Interesting fact: This matchup marked the first time the Oilers and Panthers faced each other since Florida's triumph in the 2024 Stanley Cup, igniting historical tensions on ice! Moreover, did you know that the Panthers only scored one goal in their last three games prior to this encounter? Looks like they were just biding their time for this electrifying rematch!

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Oilers set to play Panthers for 1st time since 2024 Stanley Cup final (Globalnews.ca)

On Monday night, Connor McDavid and company will get their first crack at revenge against the hockey club based in Sunrise, Fla.

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Florida Panthers recognize Edmonton Oilers' angst in Stanley Cup ... (Edmonton Journal)

The Florida Panthers understand all too well the emotions of the Edmonton Oilers coming into Monday's game at Rogers Place.

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Oilers notebook: Corey Perry defying age and producing for ... (Edmonton Journal)

All six of Perry's goals are even-strength, and seven of his nine points.

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PROJECTED LINEUP: Oilers vs. Panthers (NHL.com)

View the Oilers projected lines, defence pairings & starting goaltender for Monday night's rematch of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final vs. the Panthers.

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Streak, skid take back seat as Oilers, Panthers face off in Stanley ... (CTV Edmonton)

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Don't call it revenge: Oilers viewing Stanley Cup rematch like any ... (Sportsnet.ca)

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À 39 ans, Corey Perry continue à faire le bonheur des Oilers - TVA ... (TVA Sports)

À 39 ans, l'ancien attaquant du Canadien de Montréal continue d'être efficace, lui qui a récolté cette saison six buts et trois mentions d'aide pour neuf points ...

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Oilers, Panthers expecting 'intense' Cup Final rematch (thescore.com)

Monday night's clash in Edmonton marks the Oilers and Panthers' first meeting since Florida's victory in Game 7 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final.

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Budding rivalry: Oilers host Panthers in first meeting since Stanley ... (TSN)

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Edmonton Oilers wilt in third period of another painful loss to Panthers (Edmonton Journal)

Oilers and Panthers play a wild game at Rogers Place in first meeting since last year's Stanley Cup Final.

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Panthers pounce for three in third to top Oilers in wild Stanley Cup ... (Sportsnet.ca)

Niko Mikkola, Sam Reinhart and Carter Verhaeghe all had a goal and an assist as the Florida Panthers rubbed salt in the wounds of the Edmonton Oilers, ...

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Verhaeghe breaks tie in 3rd, Panthers top Oilers in Stanley Cup ... (NHL.com)

Draisaitl pushes multipoint streak to 6 for Edmonton, which had won 5 straight.

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Oilers' Zach Hyman returns after taking Bouchard shot to face (Sportsnet.ca)

Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman went straight to the dressing room in the second period of Monday's game against the Florida Panthers after a deflected ...

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Panthers break scoring drought, come back to beat Oilers in Stanley ... (Miami Herald)

Carter Verhaeghe scored the go-ahead goal in the third period and had an assist for the Florida Panthers, who recovered for a 6-5 win in a back-and-forth ...

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Verhaeghe gets tiebreaking goal in 3rd period as Panthers beat ... (The Washington Post)

Carter Verhaeghe scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period and the defending champion Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 in the rematch of ...

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Florida Panthers defeat Edmonton Oilers in Stanley Cup rematch (USA TODAY)

Carter Verhaeghe scored the go-ahead goal for the Florida Panthers, who recovered for a win in a back-and-forth affair against the Edmonton Oilers.

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Panthers 6-5 Oilers (17 Dec, 2024) Game Recap - ESPN (UK) (ESPN.co.uk)

Expert recap and game analysis of the Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers NHL game from 17 December 2024 on ESPN (UK).

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Panthers score three in the third to knock off Oilers 6-5 (rdnewsnow.com)

EDMONTON - Niko Mikkola, Sam Reinhart and Carter Verhaeghe all had a goal and an assist as the Florida Panther...

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Panthers score three in the third to knock off Oilers 6-5 (EverythingGP)

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Panthers' offence reignited in beating Oilers 6-5 (rdnewsnow.com)

EDMONTON - Apparently, the Florida Panthers were saving their offence for a Stanley Cup rematch against the Ed...

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Oilers disappointed by loss to Panthers in Stanley Cup Final rematch (NHL.com)

EDMONTON -- The Edmonton Oilers went looking for a measure of revenge against the Florida Panthers on Monday and were served another frustrating loss.

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Oilers' Hyman Takes Puck in the Face, Leaves Injured and Returns (NHL Trade Talk)

Edmonton Oilers' Zach Hyman avoided being injured after a puck to the face off an Evan Bouchard shot. Hyman had two goals in the game.

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Panthers score three in the third to knock off Oilers 6-5 (Globalnews.ca)

Niko Mikkola, Sam Reinhart and Carter Verhaeghe all had a goal and an assist as the Florida Panthers rubbed salt in the wounds of the Edmonton Oilers, ...

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After back-to-back shutouts, Panthers reignite offensive spark vs ... (Sportsnet.ca)

Apparently, the Florida Panthers were saving their offence for a Stanley Cup rematch against the Edmonton Oilers.

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Panthers' offence reignited in beating Oilers 6-5 (CTV Edmonton)

Apparently, the Florida Panthers were saving their offence for a Stanley Cup rematch against the Edmonton Oilers.

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'Costly mistakes': Oilers' defence falters in sloppy Stanley Cup rematch (Sportsnet.ca)

The Oilers and Panthers entertained us mightily on a Monday night Stanley Cup rematch, with the Panthers scoring last to win 6-5.

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Oilers Fall To Familiar Foes In Bizarre Rematch (Yahoo Canada Sports)

The Oilers couldn't exact their revenge on the Florida Panthers, coming up just short in a 6-5 loss.

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Oilers prove point, Bouchard has the Blues, and poor Hyman (Edmonton Journal)

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Apparently, the Florida Panthers were saving their offence for a Stanley Cup rematch against the Edmonton Oilers.

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Panthers 6-5 Oilers (17 Dec, 2024) Game Recap - ESPN (AU) (ESPN Australia)

Expert recap and game analysis of the Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers NHL game from 17 December 2024 on ESPN (AU).

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