Edmonton, Alberta – The Edmonton Oilers showed resilience in the Stanley Cup Final by avoiding a sweep against the Florida Panthers with a dominant 8-1 victory on Saturday night. The Oilers, who were facing a 3-0 series deficit, came out strong and took control of the game early on.

The Panthers had an opportunity on the power play in the first period, but the Oilers capitalized on a turnover to score a goal and take the lead. Despite Florida responding with a goal to cut the lead in half, the Oilers continued to press forward. Dylan Holloway and Adam Henrique added to the lead, giving Edmonton a 3-1 advantage.

In the second period, Connor McDavid finally found the back of the net in the Cup Final, sparking a scoring spree for the Oilers. Darnell Nurse and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins extended the lead, forcing the Panthers to change their goaltender. The Oilers continued their offensive onslaught in the third period, with Holloway and Ryan Mcleod adding to the scoreline.

The Oilers are now aiming to become only the fifth team in NHL history to come back from a 3-0 series deficit. The last team to achieve this feat was the 2014 Los Angeles Kings, who went on to win the Stanley Cup that year. The only other 3-0 comeback in the Cup Final occurred in 1942 by the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Game 5 is scheduled for Tuesday night in Florida, where the Oilers will look to continue their momentum and force a Game 6. The team’s performance in Game 4 has reignited hope for a historic comeback, as they aim to defy the odds and make history in the Stanley Cup Final.