Oilers Force Game 7, Stave Off Elimination in Stanley Cup Final
Panthers Look to Clinch First Cup, Oilers Seek Fifth
Edmonton Oilers Avoid Sweep, Force Deciding Game 7 in Stanley Cup Final
TheEdmonton Oilers staved off elimination in their Stanley Cup Final series with the Florida Panthers, defeating them 5-1 in Game 6 on Tuesday night in front of an energized home crowd.
The Oilers will now head back to Florida for a decisive Game 7 on Thursday night, with the Panthers looking to win their first-ever Stanley Cup and the Oilers aiming to become the fifth team in NHL history to win a best-of-seven showdown after trailing 3-1.
The Panthers took an early lead in the series, winning the first two games at home. However, the Oilers have fought back with three consecutive wins, including a 3-0 shutout in Game 5.
In Game 6, the Oilers dominated play from the start, outshooting the Panthers 29-14 and scoring the game's first three goals. Connor McDavid led the way for Edmonton with two goals and an assist, while Leon Draisaitl added a goal and two assists.
The Panthers will need to be at their best in Game 7 if they want to hoist the Stanley Cup for the first time. They will be looking to match the 1945 Toronto Maple Leafs, who became the only team in NHL history to win Game 7 of the Final after blowing a 3-0 series lead.
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