Each team has the experience of a recent Stanley Cup Final appearance. The Golden Knights won it in 2023 before losing a seven-game series to the Dallas Stars in the first round last season. The Oilers are coming off last season's Game 7 loss to the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final.

The Edmonton Oilers lost a heartbreaking series to the Vegas Golden Knights two years ago, and now they’re expecting a different outcome in the rematch. The key players are still in the picture, as nine skaters and one goalie are expected to dress in Game 1 for the Oilers who were part of that 2023 matchup.

The Edmonton Oilers will be facing royalty again. First it was the Los Angeles Kings, and now they will see the Vegas Golden Knights. The Knights made it through a very competitive Minnesota Wild team in six games,