GAME NIGHT: Panthers Are BETTER Than 2024 Cup Champs, BUT Oilers Have THIS Advantage In 2025 Final!

GAME NIGHT: Panthers Are BETTER Than 2024 Cup Champs, BUT Oilers Have THIS Advantage In 2025 Final!

The 2025 Stanley Cup Final is a highly anticipated rematch between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers, and while it's expected to be a tight series, the Edmonton Oilers are generally considered to have a slight edge, though the margins are razor-thin.

Here's why:

  • Momentum and Revenge Factor: The Oilers are on a mission after last year's heartbreaking Game 7 loss to the Panthers, where they squandered a 3-0 series lead. They've played exceptionally well since early in the first round and are clearly motivated by the desire for redemption. This mental edge and collective drive can be a powerful force.
  • Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl: While the Panthers have elite defensive forwards to try and contain them, McDavid and Draisaitl are in peak form and are arguably the two best players in the world. Their ability to take over games offensively, especially on the power play, is unparalleled. This year, Draisaitl is also less injured than he was in the 2024 Final, allowing the Oilers to potentially deploy him on a separate line from McDavid, creating more offensive threats.
  • Improved Depth: The Oilers have made significant strides in their depth scoring this season, acquiring players like Adam Henrique and Corey Perry who have contributed timely goals. This lessens the burden on their top stars and makes them a more complete offensive team.
  • Stuart Skinner's Confidence: Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner has significantly elevated his play in the latter half of these playoffs. If he can maintain that high level of consistency, he gives the Oilers a strong backbone.
  • Home Ice Advantage: Unlike last year, the Oilers hold home-ice advantage in this series, which could be crucial in a tight, potentially seven-game affair. Their home record in the playoffs has been formidable.

However, the Florida Panthers are still a formidable opponent and many analysts are predicting a very close series. Their physical style, strong defensive structure, excellent goaltending from Sergei Bobrovsky, and balanced offensive attack make them incredibly tough to beat. Their experience as defending champions also gives them a mental edge, as they know what it takes to win it all.

Ultimately, it's a battle of inches, and special teams, goaltending, and depth contributions will likely decide which team lifts the Stanley Cup.

Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Monarch Money
Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year.Wonderful Pistachios
Get snackin' and get crackin' with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.comto learn more!

FanDuel
Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new FanDuel customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins!

FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Jaksot(1659)

The PWHL SCHEDULE is here! Highlights, Takeover Tour hints, and playoff format implications.

The PWHL SCHEDULE is here! Highlights, Takeover Tour hints, and playoff format implications.

On today’s Women’s Hockey Report, Erica L. Ayala & Rachel Donner run down what we know about the PWHL schedule. When does the season puck drop? When do PWHL Seattle & Vancouver get their home debuts? How does a PWHL Takeover Tour fit in what we know? Then we look at the press conference for 2025 PWHL Draft Picks Kristyna Kaltounkova’s 3 year deal with the NY Sirens & their rebuild. And IIHF Women’s Worlds gets a date in November in Denmark.Follow us on Bluesky social!Erica L AyalaRachel DonnerWomen’s Hockey Report on TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@womens_hockey_report Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year.FanDuelDownload the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

4 Loka 35min

SURPRISING or PREDICTABLE? The NHL Season Is Just Ahead

SURPRISING or PREDICTABLE? The NHL Season Is Just Ahead

With the NHL season just ahead, we analyze which teams and players will surprise and disappoint this season. Will the Ottawa Senators or Utah Mammoth surprise? Which team will hit rock bottom this season? Is Alex Ovechkin going to show his age this season? We delve into our predictions for the year ahead.Plus, we have the latest news on contract extensions for Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch and Jackson LaCombe of the Ducks and  Niko Mikkola with the Panthers and a big penalty filled presason game between the Lightning and Panthers. All this and more on today's Locked On NHL Podcast with Rachel Donner and Gil Martin.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year.FanDuelDownload the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

3 Loka 31min

The Stanley Cup betting favorites and their biggest flaws | Why won't it happen

The Stanley Cup betting favorites and their biggest flaws | Why won't it happen

The NHL's betting favorites range from the odds on the Edmonton Oilers (+800) all the way down to the Winnipeg Jets (+1700). With a robust contender class, hosts Nick Zararis and Hunter Hodies make the case against Fanduel Sportsbook, today's presenting sponsor, the top ten teams to take home the Stanley Cup. Nick and Hunter explore familiar teams stuck beneath the glass ceiling, such as the Carolina Hurricanes and Edmonton Oilers, as well as teams that have already won, trying to recapture past glory, like the Vegas Golden Knights and Tampa Bay Lightning.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year.FanDuelDownload the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

2 Loka 32min

SEASON PREVIEW: Pacific Division Hopefuls | One of the Sharks, Kraken, Ducks or Canucks HAS to be playoff bound, right?

SEASON PREVIEW: Pacific Division Hopefuls | One of the Sharks, Kraken, Ducks or Canucks HAS to be playoff bound, right?

Can the Vancouver Canucks shake off an absolutely disastrous 2024-25? Are the San Jose Sharks ready to climb out of the league’s basement? Where exactly are the Seattle Kraken going? And are the Anaheim Ducks the most likely Pacific team to jump into the playoffs after missing last year? In a special Pacific Division Hopefuls round table preview, JD Young (Locked On Sharks), Kyle Kjer (Locked On Ducks), Trevor Beggs (Locked On Canucks) and Erica L. Ayala (Locked On Kraken) take stock of the Pacific’s basement dwellers, discuss whether each team will go over or under their FanDuel points projections, reasons for optimism with each team, major offseason additions, breakout candidates, and which team is the most likely to get back into the playoffs at season’s end. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year.FanDuelDownload the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

1 Loka 40min

SEASON PREVIEW: Pacific Division Contenders | Can Mitch Marner's Vegas Golden Knights TAKE DOWN Connor McDavid's Edmonton Oilers?

SEASON PREVIEW: Pacific Division Contenders | Can Mitch Marner's Vegas Golden Knights TAKE DOWN Connor McDavid's Edmonton Oilers?

Is the third time the charm for the Edmonton Oilers? Will Mitch Marner take the Vegas Golden Knights back to the Stanley Cup Final? Can Dustin Wolf do it again for the Calgary Flames? And are the Los Angeles Kings destined to lose in round one to Edmonton forever? In a special Pacific Division Contenders round table preview, Nick Zararis (Locked On Oilers), Jess Belmosto (Locked On Flames), Chris Gawlik (Locked On Golden Knights) and Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings) take stock of the top of a division that only produced three playoff teams last season. They predict whether they’ll go over or under on their FanDuel projections, discuss major offseason additions, breakout candidates and what’s at stake for each team if things don’t go to plan. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year.FanDuelDownload the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

1 Loka 29min

SEASON PREVIEW: Central Division Hopefuls | Are the Utah Mammoth ready for the playoff LEAP?

SEASON PREVIEW: Central Division Hopefuls | Are the Utah Mammoth ready for the playoff LEAP?

Can Connor Bedard break out and help pull the Chicago Blackhawks rebuild out of the muck? Are the Utah Mammoth primed to make a serious leap? Can the Nashville Predators shake off a shockingly miserable season? And are the St. Louis Blues really as good as they were down the stretch last year? In a special Central Division Hopefuls Round Table preview, Ann Kimmel (Locked On Predators), Haley Taylor Simon (Locked On Blues), Tom Callahan (Locked On Mammoth) and Jack Bushman (Locked On Blackhawks) talk about life in the bottom half of the NHL’s toughest division. They predict whether each team will hit over or under their FanDuel points projections, talk about major offseason additions and breakout candidates, reasons for optimism, and which of the four teams stands the best chance of being in the playoffs come season’s end. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year.FanDuelDownload the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

1 Loka 47min

SEASON PREVIEW: Central Division Contenders | Jets in trouble? Avalanche or Stars at the top?

SEASON PREVIEW: Central Division Contenders | Jets in trouble? Avalanche or Stars at the top?

*RECORDED BEFORE KIRILL KAPRIZOV SIGNED THE LARGEST CONTRACT IN NHL HISTORYCan the Winnipeg Jets repeat as President’s Trophy winners despite major offseason losses? Are the Colorado Avalanche under pressure to make a deep playoff run? Will the Dallas Stars finally make a Stanley Cup Final after three-straight Conference Final exits? And what about the Minnesota Wild, who are finally free from salary cap hell? In a special Central Contenders Round Table season preview, Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild), Chris Micieli (Locked On Avalanche), Joey Erickson (Locked On Stars) and Harrison Lee (Locked On Jets) team up to take stock of the best teams in arguably the NHL’s best division. They run through each team’s over/under projections on FanDuel, take stock of the biggest storylines around each team, discuss breakout candidates and offseason additions, and what’s at stake for all of these teams if they don’t meet expectations. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year.FanDuelDownload the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

1 Loka 34min

SEASON PREVIEW: Metro Division Hopefuls | Are the Penguins gonna finish DEAD LAST?

SEASON PREVIEW: Metro Division Hopefuls | Are the Penguins gonna finish DEAD LAST?

Can the New York Islanders bounce back up the standings under new front office leadership? Are the Pittsburgh Penguins nearing the end of the Sidney Crosby / Evgeni Malkin / Kris Letang era? Do the Philadelphia Flyers have enough in support of young star Matvei Michkov? And will the young Columbus Blue Jackets take a step forward? In a special Locked On NHL Metro Division Hopefuls season preview, Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Russ Cohen (Locked On Flyers), Jay Forster (Locked On Blue Jackets) and Hunter Hodies (Locked On Penguins) preview the upcoming NHL season for the Metro Division’s playoff hopefuls. Will the departure of Lou Lamoriello usher in a new era for the Isles? Are the Penguins destined to be one of the league’s worst teams? Can the Flyers find anything resembling strong goaltending? And are the youthful Jackets ready to break out? Plus, FanDuel over/under points projections, breakout candidates, big offseason additions, the stakes for each team, and which team is the most likely to jump into the playoff picture this season. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year.FanDuelDownload the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

1 Loka 32min

Suosittua kategoriassa Urheilu

kimanttia
kaiken-takana
rss-piippuhylly
junnut-pelissa
suomen-f1-podcast
urheilun-varjoissa
rss-ylilyonti
rss-mielekkaampaa-ratsastusta
rss-235-podcast
rss-oisko-betaa
unelmia-onkimassa
rss-gillacast
rss-setailyvaara-podcast
rss-kovin-paikka
rss-seikkailun-jokamiesluokka
rss-rakkaudesta-lajiin
rss-kuralappa-asiaa-gravel-ja-maastopyorailysta
rss-kiuas
rss-padelpodi