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NHL Stanley Cup Final 2024: Early Comments, Preview for Oilers vs. Panthers

The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers want the Stanley Cup to conclude two different types of pushes into the postseason.

Edmonton is finally in the NHL's championship series with Connor McDavid on the roster. The Oilers are after their first title since 1990 and Canada's first Cup since 1993.

Florida is trying to finish the job it couldn't get done last season. The Panthers fell to the Vegas Golden Knights in five games.

The Panthers are the better overall team, but the Oilers have the most star power with McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and Zach Hyman.

The Stanley Cup Final begins on Saturday in Florida with both teams on at least five days of rest.