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Game scenario Edmonton trails the Stanley Cup Final 3–2 and must win Game 6 in Sunrise to avoid a repeat of last year’s heartbreaking finish at the Panthers’ rink. The 2024 runners-up rallied from down 0–3 only to fall in Game 7; now they seek to force a decisive seventh contest back in Edmonton’s friendly confines. Oilers’ path to forcing

Oilers Look to Ride Momentum Into Game 5 vs. Panthers in Even Series The Edmonton Oilers were on the brink of falling behind 3-1 in the Stanley Cup Final. Instead, they flipped the script and now return to Alberta with a chance to take control of the series when they host the Florida Panthers in Game 5 on Saturday. After

Panthers Prepared for Oilers’ Best in Crucial Game 4 The Florida Panthers know they’ll need to be ready for a fierce response from the Edmonton Oilers when the Stanley Cup Final resumes Thursday in Sunrise, Fla. Edmonton showed its frustration late in Monday’s 6-1 loss, and now faces a pivotal Game 4 trailing 2-1 in the best-of-seven series. The Oilers

Panthers and Oilers Set to Embrace Finals Intensity in Pivotal Game 3 The margin between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers has been razor-thin throughout the Stanley Cup Final, and with the series knotted at 1-1, all eyes turn to Game 3 in Sunrise, Fla., on Monday night. Both teams have captured an overtime victory, showcasing the relentless pace and

Turning a Familiar Deficit into Motivation Florida’s 4-3 overtime stumble in Game 1 snapped a staggering 29-game playoff streak of closing out victories when leading after two periods. Matthew Tkachuk insists the reigning champions thrive in adversity, embracing an “us-against-the-world” mindset that already fueled their comeback series win over Toronto this spring. The Panthers believe another hostile setting in Edmonton

Oilers Locked In on Stopping Panthers From Back-to-Back Cup Wins The image of Matthew Tkachuk hoisting the Stanley Cup still lingers in the minds of the Edmonton Oilers — especially for Connor McDavid. As Edmonton gears up for a Stanley Cup Final rematch with the Florida Panthers, there’s no doubt what’s fueling their fire: redemption. Game 1 is set for

Oilers on the Brink: Can Dallas Avoid Another Playoff Collapse? The Edmonton Oilers are just one victory away from another trip to the Stanley Cup Final. The Dallas Stars? They’re staring down elimination in a familiar, frustrating position — the wrong side of a 3-1 series deficit. Thursday night in Dallas, the Stars host Game 5 in what’s become a

Hurricanes Return to Raleigh with Renewed Hope The Carolina Hurricanes have finally found life in the Eastern Conference Finals, staving off elimination with a dominant 3-0 road win over the Florida Panthers in Game 4. Now back home in Raleigh, the Hurricanes look to replicate that effort in Wednesday’s Game 5, still trailing 3-1 in the best-of-seven series. The victory

Stars Know They Need Their Game-Breakers to Perform vs. Oilers in Game 4 The Dallas Stars find themselves in a precarious position as they prepare for Tuesday night’s Game 4 against the surging Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference finals. Trailing 2-1 in the series and reeling from a humbling 6-1 defeat, the Stars are calling on their top players