The Edmonton Oilers made history by becoming the 211th team in NHL history to trail 3-0 in a series and are now one win away from completing a comeback. They forced a Game 7 after beating the Florida Panthers 5-1, with nearly 20,000 fans cheering them on.
Warren Foegele scored the opening goal, igniting the crowd even further. The Panthers struggled, only managing two shots on goal in the first period. Edmonton dominated the second period, with Adam Henrique and Zach Hyman extending their lead to 3-0.
Although Florida scored early in the third period, the Oilers sealed the win with two empty-net goals. The crowd erupted in chants of “We Want the Cup” as Edmonton has outscored Florida 18-5 in the last three games.
This comeback marks just the third time in NHL history that a team has forced a Game 7 after trailing 3-0. The last team to achieve this was the Los Angeles Kings in 2014, who went on to win the Stanley Cup. The Oilers aim to secure their first Cup since 1990 and Canada’s first since 1993.
The series will culminate in a decisive Game 7 in Sunrise, Florida, where tensions will be high. A win for the Oilers would solidify their place in hockey history and redemption for their previous Final loss. Stay tuned for an exciting conclusion to this thrilling Stanley Cup Final.