Stanley Cup Final Game 1 Panthers vs. Oilers: How to watch, betting odds

The 2024 Stanley Cup Final, which opens Saturday night, should be a great one to watch.

Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid is the most skilled player in the NHL, able to make amazing moves at high speed. Teammate Leon Draisaitl is right up there in offensive production, Zach Hyman leads in playoff goals and hard-shooting Evan Bouchard is the runaway leader in points by a defenseman.

Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov is a dominant, two-way player who will try to limit McDavid. Matthew Tkachuk and Sam Bennett are physical forwards who can put up points. Carter Verhaeghe is a clutch scorer. The defense is deep and goalie Sergei Bobrovsky is a two-time Vezina Trophy winner.

The Panthers, who lost in last season's final, are seeking their first title and the Oilers are seeking their first since 1990.

Here's what to know about Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Panthers and Oilers.

When is Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final?

Game 1 is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on Saturday at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida.

How to watch Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final

Game 1 will be shown nationally on ABC in the United States.

How to live stream Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final

Game 1 can be streamed on ESPN+ and services that carry ABC, such as Fubo. The NHL and P-X-P are producing an alternate telecast dedicated to the deaf community using American Sign Language. That can be streamed on ESPN+.

What is the expected goaltending matchup?

Panthers' Bobrovsky (12-5, 2.20, .908) vs. Oilers' Stuart Skinner (11-5, 2.50, .897)

Stanley Cup Final Game 1 odds: Oilers at Panthers

Odds via BetMGM:

Moneyline: Panthers -135; Oilers +115

Spread: Panthers -1.5 (+185); Oilers +1.5 (-225)

Over/under: 5.5 (over -115; under -105)

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