As the Edmonton Oilers prepare for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers, all other 30 NHL franchises have already moved on to offseason mode. That means speculation around future free agents—whether or not they get to market—is ramping up to the extent of bringing Oilers' Connor McDavid and his future back to the conversation.

There is no highlight that can compare Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to the once-in-a-lifetime series-winning goal that Connor McDavid scored on Thursday night in Dallas.

MIAMI — The NHL has its dream Stanley Cup Final in a Florida Panthers-Edmonton Oilers rematch: Reigning champion Cats out to break Canadian hearts again as the great Connor McDavid tries to exact his revenge and win the one prize that has eluded him.

Edmonton Oilers CEO Jeff Jackson delivered a message regarding Connor McDavid's importance before playing in the Stanley Cup Final.

Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid isn't afraid of a little superstition after holding the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl.

Connor McDavid and Edmonton Oilers are preparing for the 2025 Stanley Cup Final. They will face Florida Panthers, a rematch of last year. Oilers lost in 2024. McDavid now has another opportunity. He aims to emulate NHL legends Wayne Gretzky and Sidney Crosby.

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Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid isn't afraid of a little superstition after holding the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl.