Stanley Cup Final Matchups | Edmonton Oilers vs Florida Panthers: Forward Depth, Defense, Goaltending & Picks

We are one day from puck drop in the 2025 Stanley Cup Final, and in this crossover edition of Locked On Oilers and Locked On Panthers, hosts Nick Zararis and Armando Velez break down every angle. From Connor McDavid’s line combinations to Aleksander Barkov’s shutdown role, and from Sergei Bobrovsky’s playoff calm to Stuart Skinner’s resurgence, the matchups are fascinating. The hosts preview forwards, defense, goaltending, special teams and make their official Stanley Cup picks and Conn Smythe selections. 0:00 Intro: Stanley Cup Finals preview 5:07 Oilers' improved depth scoring this playoffs 9:50 Panthers' forward lines and matchup strategies 15:29 Panthers' success integrating new defensemen 19:00 Oilers' defensive improvements this postseason 23:41 Goaltending comparison: Bobrovsky vs. Skinner 28:32 Special teams analysis for both teams 31:04 Series predictions and Conn Smythe picks Stanley Cup Final Matchups | Edmonton Oilers vs Florida Panthers: Forward Depth, Defense, Goaltending & Picks 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.com to 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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.