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.

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.

Connor McDavid's Wife Posts Bikini Selfie After Oilers-Panthers Game 1 originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers pulled off a thrilling come-from-behind 4-3 win on Wednesday night against the Florida Panthers to get a 1-0 series lead in the 2025 Stanley Cup Final.