SportsLine's hockey model has simulated Edmonton vs. Florida in the 2025 Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday 10,000 times

The Panthers will try to become the first team to defeat the same opponent in the Cup Final in consecutive seasons since the Montreal Canadiens swept the Boston Bruins in four games in 1977 and defeated them in six in 1978. Florida knows it won't be easy to knock off Edmonton again because it wasn't last season either.

The Panthers have been dominant on the road in these playoffs, with a fantastic 8-2 record. But the record doesn't tell the full story. Florida has outscored its three opponents by a staggering 27 goals, with seven of the eight victories by three or more goals.