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Panthers vs. Oilers: Time, TV, how to watch Stanley Cup Final Game 2

Panthers vs. Oilers: Time, TV, how to watch Stanley Cup Final Game 2

USA Today06-06-2025

Panthers vs. Oilers: Time, TV, how to watch Stanley Cup Final Game 2
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Are Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup bound? Former NHLer weighs in
Former NHL winger Riley Cote explains what he loves about this Edmonton Oilers team ahead of the Western Conference Finals.
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The Edmonton Oilers have two things they didn't have in last year's Stanley Cup Final: home-ice advantage and a lead in the series.
The Oilers' 4-3 overtime win in Game 1 means the Florida Panthers will need to come back if they're going to repeat as Stanley Cup champions. Game 2 is Friday night.
"We learn more from adversity than we do from winning," Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe told reporters on Thursday.
The Panthers blew a second intermission lead for the first time in the playoffs in three years under coach Paul Maurice. They were outshot 14-2 in the third period as Edmonton tied the game and won in overtime on Leon Draisaitl's power-play goal.
"They dictated more of the game than we did," forward Matthew Tkachuk said. "It is what it is. Back to the drawing board. Just try to play better than them (Friday)."
Florida has lost two in a row only once this postseason but rallied to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs in seven games in the second round.
"We just need to be ready for it, that they are going to be better," Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch said.
Here's what to know about Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers, including how to watch:
When is Stanley Cup Final Game 2? Panthers vs. Oilers game time
The Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers will face off at 8 p.m. ET (6 p.m. local) at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, on Friday.
What TV channel is Panthers vs. Oilers Game 2 on?
TNT and truTV are broadcasting Game 2 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.
Stream the 2025 Stanley Cup Final on Sling
How to watch Panthers vs. Oilers Game 2

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