Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers now hold a personal grudge for Matthew Tkachuk and the Florida Panthers. As the 2025-26 NHL season approaches, the front office in Edmonton decided to host a special event for when the two franchises meet for the first time back in Alberta.

The bad blood between the Oilers and Panthers will be more than enough to sell out Rogers Place on March 19. Still, Edmonton has announced its promotional nights for the 2025-26 NHL campaign, and the Stanley Cup Final rematch will feature another special celebration.

When Tkachuk and the reigning back-to-back champions walk into Rogers Place flaunting their new Stanley Cup rings, McDavid and the Oilers will be hosting ‘Celebrating Pride’ Night. The special occasion is celebrated league-wide throughout the season,

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