When the Oilers put their top stars together midway through Game 1, it tilted the ice. But it's not as simple as sticking with what works.

Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl Trade Messages After Win Against Panthers originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Edmonton Oilers opened the 2025 Stanley Cup Final with a comeback win over the Florida Panthers, erasing a two-goal deficit to secure a 4–3 overtime victory.

McDavid won the Conn Smythe last season, even though the Oilers lost to the Florida Panthers in seven games in the Cup Final. He leads the playoffs with 28 points (six goals, 22 assists) in 17 games this season, but Draisaitl is right behind with 27 points (nine goals, 18 assists) in 17 games.