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It's time to see who really wants the Cup.

The 2024 Stanley Cup Final begins Saturday night with the Panthers and Oilers the last two teams standing.

Edmonton is in the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in 17 years as the Oilers eye their sixth title in franchise history. The All-Star duo of Connor McDavid (31 points) and Leon Draisaitl (28 points) marshalled Edmonton through the Western Conference, ushering victories over the Kings, Canucks and Stars.

The Panthers are four wins away from capturing the first Stanley Cup in franchise history. They, too, are looking for redemption after falling in last year's Stanley Cup Final.

Florida flashed its mettle behind a balanced attack and strong play from goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, defeating the Lightning, Bruins and Rangers to advance out of the Eastern Conference.

Here is everything that you need to know as the Stanley Cup Final begins with Game 1 on Saturday night.

What channel is Panthers vs. Oilers on today?

  • TV channel: ABC (U.S.) | Sportsnet, CBC, TVA (Canada)
  • Live stream: Fubo | NordVPN

Game 1 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final between the Panthers and Oilers will air live in the U.S. on ABC. In Canada, fans can catch the game on Sportsnet, CBC, or TVA.

Fans hoping to stream the action in the U.S. can do so on Fubo, which offers a free trial. That way, you can try before you buy.

If Game 1 of Panthers vs. Oilers is not available to watch live in your location or if you're traveling abroad, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs provide a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographical restrictions to access your favorite streaming services from any device, anywhere in the world. 

Panthers vs. Oilers Game 1 start time

  • Date: Saturday, June 8
  • Time: 8 p.m. ET

Stanley Cup Final Game 1 of Panthers vs. Oilers will begin at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, June 8. 

The game will be played at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida.

Panthers vs. Oilers radio station

Listen to Panthers vs. Oilers Game 1 and every game of the 2024 NHL Playoffs live on SiriusXM.

Oilers' fans can listen to Edmonton's radio feed on channel 220. For Panthers fans, the Florida feed is available on channel 219.

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Panthers vs. Oilers Game 1 tickets

Tickets to Game 1 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final, as well as games throughout the series, are available on StubHub. Use the link below to complete your purchase.

Panthers vs. Oilers Stanley Cup Final schedule

DateGame/ResultTime (ET)TV channel
Sat., June 8Game 1: Oilers at Panthers8 p.m.ABC, Fubo
Mon., June 10Game 2: Oilers at Panthers8 p.m.ABC, Fubo
Thurs., June 13Game 3: Panthers at Oilers8 p.m.ABC, Fubo
Sat., June 15Game 4: Panthers at Oilers8 p.m.ABC, Fubo
Tues., June 18*Game 5: Oilers at Panthers8 p.m.ABC, Fubo
Fri., June 21*Game 6: Panthers at Oilers8 p.m.ABC, Fubo
Mon., June 24*Game 7: Oilers at Panthers8 p.m.ABC, Fubo

*if necessary 

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Jared Greenspan is a contributing writer for The Sporting News. Before joining The Sporting News, he covered University of Michigan football and basketball for The Michigan Daily and spent two summers working for the New York Post. Even though they often test his strength, he enjoys rooting for his favorite teams — the New York Mets, New York Knicks and New York Jets.