The Edmonton Oilers made NHL history by becoming the 211th team to trail 3-0 in a series and then tying it up 3-3 after beating the Florida Panthers 5-1 in Game 6. The Oilers are now just one win away from completing the comeback and becoming the fifth team to do so in NHL history. The intense game saw Warren Foegele score the first goal for the Oilers and Florida struggle with just two shots on goal in the first period. Despite being outshot, the Oilers managed to score twice in the second period to take a 3-0 lead.
The Panthers’ general manager showed his frustration by launching a water bottle as his team failed to finish off the Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final. This marks the first 3-0 comeback in the league since the Los Angeles Kings did so in 2014, eventually winning the Cup. The last team in the Big 4 leagues to force a Game 7 after trailing 3-0 was the Boston Celtics in the NBA, but they ultimately lost to the Miami Heat. The 2004 Boston Red Sox are the only MLB team to complete a 3-0 comeback, with the 2020 Houston Astros falling just short in Game 7 of the ALCS.
The series’ Game 7 will take place in Sunrise, Florida, with the Oilers hoping to secure their first Cup since 1990 and Canada’s first since 1993. If they win, it would be their second consecutive year in the Final, having lost to the Vegas Golden Knights the previous year. With a win, the Oilers would join the select few teams to complete a 3-0 series comeback in NHL history.
The Edmonton Oilers are the 10th NHL team to force a Game 7 after trailing a series three games to none. After dominating the Panthers in the last three games, outscoring them 18-5, the Oilers are on the brink of completing an epic comeback. Edmonton started the second period strong with two quick goals, extending their lead to 3-0. Despite Florida outshooting them, the Oilers managed to maintain their lead and secure the victory. As the crowd chanted “We Want the Cup” after the game, the Oilers are looking to make history and secure their first Stanley Cup since 1990.
This historical Game 7 will take place in Sunrise, Florida, with both teams feeling the pressure as they vie for the Stanley Cup. The Oilers are just one win away from completing a monumental comeback, while the Panthers are looking to prevent a devastating loss. With the series tied at 3-3, the winner of Game 7 will go down in NHL history as one of the few teams to complete a 3-0 series comeback. The stage is set for an exciting and intense final game, with fans eagerly anticipating the outcome and the crowning of the Stanley Cup champions.
