US EditionConnor McDavid and the Oilers see season end with 2nd straight Stanley Cup Final loss at Florida
ALBERTA, CANADA, JUN 18 – The Oilers lost in six games due to injuries and weak goaltending as Florida became the first team since 2021 to win consecutive Stanley Cups, ending Canada's 32-year drought.
- The Edmonton Oilers, led by Connor McDavid, lost the Stanley Cup Final to the Florida Panthers in a rematch on June 18, 2025.
- The Oilers' inability to adapt to Florida's strong forecheck and suffocating defense caused them to be outscored 10-3 in the final games.
- Both McDavid and Leon Draisaitl scored 33 points each in the playoffs, but Edmonton was outmatched as six Panthers reached at least 20 points.
- McDavid expressed frustration, saying "Nothing to say, really," but also affirmed his confidence in the team moving forward despite the painful loss.
- The Oilers face a pivotal summer with McDavid eligible for a contract extension and expectations to build a team capable of winning the championship.
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