Oilers bring losing streak into matchup with Panthers

Florida Panthers center Sam Reinhart (13) takes control of the puck as Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (14) and center Connor McDavid (97) defend during the overtime in Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

The Edmonton Oilers are looking to break a three-game losing streak with a victory against the Florida Panthers.

Florida has an 11-8-1 record overall and an 8-2-1 record on its home ice. The Panthers have a 9-2-0 record in games they score at least three goals.

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Edmonton is 9-9-5 overall and 4-8-3 in road games. The Oilers have a -14 scoring differential, with 68 total goals scored and 82 allowed.

Saturday’s game is the first meeting between these teams this season.

Top performers

Evan Rodrigues has scored five goals with five assists for the Panthers. Brad Marchand has eight goals and four assists over the past 10 games.

Leon Draisaitl has 14 goals and 13 assists for the Oilers. Connor McDavid has six goals and nine assists over the past 10 games.

Last 10 games

Panthers: 6-3-1, averaging 3.3 goals, 5.9 assists, 4.8 penalties and 10.7 penalty minutes while giving up 2.8 goals per game.

Oilers: 3-5-2, averaging 2.7 goals, 4.1 assists, 3.5 penalties and 8.7 penalty minutes while giving up 3.9 goals per game.

Injuries

Panthers: None listed.

Oilers: None listed.