After the first period of Game 4, it looked like the Oilers might be facing elimination in Game 5. The Panthers held a 3-0 lead at the first intermission, but the Oilers rallied. Calvin Pickard replaced Stuart Skinner in goal, and Edmonton took control. The Oilers stormed back with four straight goals to take a 4-3 lead late in the third period.

Florida Panthers right wing Mackie Samoskevich (25) defends Florida Panthers center Evan Rodrigues (17) as goaltender Calvin Pickard (30) deflects a shot on goal during the third period of Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final Friday, June 13, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) AP

The Edmonton Oilers are hosting the Florida Panthers in a pivotal Game 5 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final tonight. With the series tied at two games apiece, tonight's game will go a long way towards deciding which team ultimately lifts the Cup.