Knoblauch: Oilers More Focused on Wins than Panthers Rematch

Paul Maurice, Florida Panthers Back in Edmonton to Play the Oilers in Stanley Cup Rematch

Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice speaks to the press before his team plays the host Edmonton Oilers on Thursday, March 18, 2026.

Knoblauch: Oilers more focused on wins than Panthers rematch

Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch speaks about playing the Florida Panthers in a Stanley Cup rematch and says his team is more focused on winning games and making the playoffs.

Oilers Face Panthers in Critical Stanley Cup Rematch Tour amid Draisaitl Injury

The Edmonton Oilers face the Florida Panthers in a Stanley Cup rematch, but both teams are struggling this season. The Panthers' playoff hopes appear bleak as they sit 13 points from a wild-card spot and have been hindered by injuries, including the shutdown of key players Brad Marchand and Sam Reinhart. The Oilers, on the other hand, face a significant setback with star forward Leon Draisaitl expected to miss the rest of the regular season due …

Panthers Play Oilers Tonight in Edmonton. It Feels Different Because It Is

The Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers will not play for the Stanley Cup for a third straight year. The Oilers, who have lost in the Final to the Panthers the past two summers, still have a shot at winning it all this year. The Panthers are all but done. Three straight trips to the Stanley Cup Final will be it for the Panthers. At least for now. The two teams meet again tonight in Edmonton with both teams closing out the season with different …

Gameday 68: Florida Panthers at Edmonton Oilers

The Florida Panthers (33-31-3) will continue its four-game road trip when they pay a visit to the Edmonton Oilers (34-26-9) tonight at Rogers Place to conclude the season series between last year’s Stanley Cup combatants. Florida fell to 0-2 on the trek west with Tuesday night’s sloppy 5-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks. Matthew Tkachuk had a goal and an assist; Sam Bennett scored his 25th of… Source