Less than 12 hours after losing to them in the 2025 Stanley Cup Final, oddsmakers at a majority of sportsbooks listed the Edmonton Oilers as favorites over the Florida Panthers in the 2026 NHL title series.

The Florida Panthers completed their Stanley Cup repeat in style with a 5-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 on Tuesday as four goals from Sam Reinhart helped them clinch back-to-back championships in front of an ecstatic home crowd in Sunrise.

The Edmonton Oilers are on edge as the NHL is reportedly evaluating a potential sanction against the franchise for a roster move made during the playoff rounds leading up to the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers.