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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

Panthers Look to Seal Stanley Cup Final Berth vs. Hurricanes The Florida Panthers are on the brink of returning to the Stanley Cup Final for the third consecutive year. With a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Carolina Hurricanes, the defending champions can complete the sweep Monday night in Sunrise, Fla., and punch their ticket to the Final once again.

Stars Seek Response as Oilers Return Home for Game 3 The battle for Western Conference supremacy is heating up, and as the Dallas Stars head into Game 3 against the Edmonton Oilers, the stakes are officially rising. Tied at one game apiece, the series has already delivered a mix of wild swings—from Dallas’ dramatic 6-3 comeback in the opener to

Hurricanes Aim to Regain Identity in Game 3 Against Panthers The Carolina Hurricanes are once again staring down a 2-0 deficit in the Eastern Conference Finals — a spot they’ve become all too familiar with. But as the series shifts to Sunrise, Florida for Game 3 on Saturday, Carolina will be determined to rewrite the narrative and avoid the same

Oilers Aim to Bounce Back After Brutal Collapse Against Stars The Edmonton Oilers head into Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals facing a simple but urgent truth: adapt or fall further behind. After coughing up a two-goal lead in a stunning third-period collapse against the Dallas Stars in Game 1, the Oilers must regroup quickly if they hope to