Wayne Gretzky makes bold call for Oilers in Stanley Cup Finals showdown

A big prediction is made in the world of NHL. Wayne Gretzky has made a bold prediction about the Oilers ahead of the finals. Fans being excited, players are focused, and one NHL team is getting strong support from a name everyone knows. A famous voice believes the Stanley Cup could finally return to a proud hockey city. What he said is giving people hope.On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, hockey legend Wayne Gretzky appeared on The Pat McAfee Show. The show was aired live and reached many fans across the country. During the talk, Gretzky spoke about the Edmonton Oilers, who are now playing in the Stanley Cup Finals against the Florida Panthers.Wayne Gretzky, a former star player for the Oilers, said this team can win it all. He believes Edmonton is strong and fast. He also said they are more physical than Florida. “This is the team to do it,” Gretzky said during the show. He explained that Florida has not played against a team as tough as Edmonton.The Panthers have reached the finals three years in a row. Gretzky said that makes them tired. He added, “When you get to three championship series in a row, you’re physically beat up.” He also shared that Florida has given everything over the past few years, and that takes a toll on any team.Also Read: Wayne Gretzky Says He’s Not The Hockey GOAT But His Real Pick Will Blow Your MindDuring the same interview, Gretzky spoke about Florida’s top players. He named Matthew Tkachuk, Aleksander Barkov, and Sam Reinhart. He said these players are very good and play hard, but he thinks Edmonton’s playing style could wear them down.Gretzky also shared what he saw in Edmonton. He had visited Rogers Place, the home arena of the Oilers. On Tuesday, June 3, he saw fans getting ready for the game. He said people were playing music in the streets by noon. “It felt like a parade,” he joked. He added that fans kept shouting, “We want the Cup!”The Oilers won Game 1 in overtime. The game was played on Monday, June 2, at Rogers Place. Even though Florida was leading 3-1, Edmonton stayed calm. Team captain Connor McDavid told NHL.com, “We just hung in there.” Forward Leon Draisaitl scored the final goal.Game 2 will be played on Friday. The Oilers now lead the series 1-0. With fans cheering and Wayne Gretzky’s belief, all eyes are now on Edmonton.