Here is all you need to know about the NHL Stanley Cup finals prize money for the winner in 2024
The conference finals of the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are already underway, with one thrilling matchup following another.
In ice hockey, the National Hockey League (NHL) championship series is referred to as the Stanley Cup Finals. The Stanley Cup, the oldest professional sports trophy in North America, is awarded to the winners.
After eighteen years, the Edmonton Oilers are back in the Stanley Cup Final. Thanks to a mix of outstanding goaltending and guys who played like stars, they defeated the Dallas Stars 2-1 on Sunday night to win Game 6 of the Western Conference Final.
NHL Stanley Cup finals 2024 winner and runner up prize money pool
Next, on Saturday night in South Florida, the Oilers will play the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final. These two teams have performed admirably throughout the playoffs.
The Panthers defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning (4-1) in their opening series then thrashing the Boston Bruins (4-2) and the New York Rangers (4-2) to get to the championship game.
The Oilers, on the other hand, advanced to the finals after eliminating the Los Angeles Kings (4-1), the Vancouver Canucks (4-3), and the Dallas Stars (4-2).
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The Panthers are going for their first Stanley Cup, but the Oilers are trying to win their first in Canada since the Montréal Canadiens did so in 1993.
With 110 points scored and a 52-24-6 record, the Florida Panthers concluded their season. On the other hand, the Edmonton Oilers had a strong 49-27-6 record and 104 points.
Meanwhile, once a field of sixteen, the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers will now play for one of sports’ most prized titles; the Stanley Cup Final. Now that it’s down to two, fans are curious to know how much money the winners take? Let us have a look at it.
A look at prize money for the NHL Finals: How much will the winners grab?
The winners receive $3.75 million for their team. The team that loses in the championship game receives $2.25 million to split among the players, as per the NHL’s Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
- Stanley Cup Finalist: $2.25 million
- Stanley Cup Champion: $3.75 million