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.

The Edmonton Oilers grabbed a massive win to open the 2025 Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers. The Oilers won the game in overtime after completing an epic comeback. Edmonton was down 3-1 at one point during the contest,

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.