Panthers vs. Oilers live updates: Time, TV, odds for Stanley Cup Final Game 6

Panthers vs. Oilers live updates: Time, TV, odds for Stanley Cup Final Game 6
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The Florida Panthers, who needed 30 years to win their first Stanley Cup championship, can become the ninth NHL team with back-to-back titles.
All they need is a home victory against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 on Tuesday, June 17. The Panthers took a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven Stanley Cup Final with a defensive masterpiece in Game 5.
"The most important thing is to stick with our game," Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov said. "You don't need to change anything. ... That's been our whole mindset the whole playoffs. The next game, you have be better than the previous game."
The Panthers are 3-2 this postseason when they have a chance to close out a series. In last year's final, the Panthers gave up a 3-0 series lead before winning in Game 7.
The Oilers are counting on their resilience as they try to force a seventh game, which would be on Friday, June 20, in Edmonton, Alberta.
"For some reason when their backs are against up the wall and they've hit rock bottom and they're facing elimination … they play their best and they don't panic," Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch said.
Stuart Skinner will be back in the Oilers net for Game 6 after Calvin Pickard had played in Game 5.
Here's what to know about Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers, including how to watch:
Game 6 preview: What Panthers, Oilers need to do to win
When is Stanley Cup Final Game 6? Panthers vs. Oilers game time
The Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers will face off Tuesday, June 17, at 8 p.m. ET at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida.
What TV channel is Panthers vs. Oilers Game 6 on?
TNT and truTV are broadcasting Game 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final. Kenny Albert will provide play-by-play, while Eddie Olczyk, Brian Boucher, Darren Pang and Jackie Redmond will provide analysis and reporting.
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How to watch Panthers vs. Oilers Game 6
Date: Tuersday, June 17
Tuersday, June 17 Location: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida
Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida Time: 8 p.m. ET
8 p.m. ET TV: TNT, truTV
TNT, truTV Streaming: Max, Sling TV
In addition to Stuart Skinner returning to the net, defenseman John Klingberg is back in the lineup after missing two games. Troy Stecher will come out. Forward Kasperi Kapanen will return after sitting out Game 5, with Viktor Arvidsson coming out.
Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch is giving Stuart Skinner the start in Game 6 with the season on the line after having Calvin Pickard start the previous game.
"Stu's been in a lot of high-pressure games. He's played really well," Knoblauch said. "You look at the amount of elimination games he's played -- I think there's six last year -- and every single game that he played in were really solid if not spectacular performances."
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins missed the morning skate, but the Oilers are expecting that he will play.
Repeat Game 5 performance: The Panthers put on a defensive gem in Game 5, holding the high-flying Oilers to three shots in the first period and 21 shots overall. The Oilers didn't score in the 5-2 Panthers win until the third period when they were down 3-0.
Get the early lead: They've outscored the Oilers 7-0 in the first period over the last three games. It didn't help them in Game 4 as Edmonton staged a major rally. But it's easier for the Panthers to play their style when they have the lead.
Take advantage of the last line change: The Panthers are best when rolling lines. But they should try to get center Aleksander Barkov and defenseman Gustav Forsling out against Connor McDavid when possible, especially when the Oilers use McDavid and Leon Draisaitl together.
Panthers lead seies 3-2
All times Eastern; (x-if necessary)
All odds via BetMGM (as of Tuesday, June 17, 3 p.m. ET)
Spread: Panthers by 1.5
Panthers by 1.5 Moneyline: Panthers -160; Oilers +135
Panthers -160; Oilers +135 Over/Under: 6.5
Oilers +280
Panthers -350
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