EDMONTON, Canada – The Edmonton Oilers are on the brink of making history as they strive to become the first team in over 80 years to win the Stanley Cup after falling behind 3-0 in the Final. A feat only accomplished by the 1941-42 Toronto Maple Leafs when they emerged victorious over the Detroit Red Wings in an epic comeback.

For the Oilers, this isn’t the first time they have managed to force a Game 7 in the Final after being down 3-0, joining only two other teams in NHL history, with the most recent being the Red Wings in 1945. The resilience and determination displayed by the Oilers have been nothing short of remarkable, positioning them to potentially rewrite the history books.

In the midst of this high-stakes competition, forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins shared the team’s unwavering belief in their ability to turn things around one game at a time. The focus remains fixed on each game individually, emphasizing the importance of giving their best performance on any given night to secure a victory. This mindset has propelled the Oilers back into contention for the coveted Stanley Cup title.

In a recent faceoff, the Panthers, reigning as the Eastern Conference champions, faced off against the Oilers, with Aleksander Barkov scoring for the Panthers and Sergei Bobrovsky making crucial saves. However, the Panthers’ power play struggles have been evident, with a 0-for-3 recording in the game and an overall 1-for-19 standing with two short-handed goals against in the series.

Following the tough loss, Panthers coach Paul Maurice acknowledged the disappointment felt by the team but expressed the importance of regrouping and looking ahead to the future. The defeat may sting now, but the focus remains on bouncing back and evolving as a team in the journey towards success. The resilience shown by both teams adds an extra layer of intensity and intrigue to the Stanley Cup Final, setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion to an already captivating series.