A year ago the Panthers and Oilers were close to complete opposites. This season, the teams are much more alike.
The Panthers have added talent, with the likes of Brad Marchand and Seth Jones joining their core group, while the Oilers have matured, and have become one of the NHL\\\'s more nastiest teams, which make them harder to play against.
It\\\'s going to be a physical series, but with the Panthers speed and edge at the net, and despite not having home-ice early, I\\\'ll take Florida to once again hoist the Cup.
Stanley Cup Final Prediction: Panthers over the Oilers in six games.
Conference Finals Results: 1-1
Overall Results: 9-5