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.

Wednesday was the first Game 1 of a Stanley Cup Finals in Edmonton, Alberta in 38 years. It didn't disappoint.The Edmonton Oilers kicked off Game 1 of the 2025 Stanley Cup with a goal a little more than a minute into the contest.

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.