Who would have thought after Game 3 that the 2024 Stanley Cup Final would reach Game 7? Well, it will now that the Edmonton Oilers have defeated the Florida Panthers, 5-1, in Game 6.
With their season on the line for a third straight game, the Oilers dominated the Panthers in every way. If you want evidence of that, just look at Connor McDavid’s stat line. The Edmonton captain tallied zero points and zero shots on goal, but it didn’t matter because the Edmonton lineup was buzzing from top to bottom.
Warren Foegele opened the scoring at 7:27 of the first period, thanks to a nifty assist from one Leon Draisaitl. After that, the Oilers seized the momentum and never gave it back to the Panthers. Adam Henrique and Zach Hyman each scored second-period goals to give Edmonton a 3-0 lead, although there was some controversy when Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov had a goal waived off due to offside.
The Oilers have completely flipped this series after looking dead in the water for the first three games. Part of that shift has come from special teams, most notably the Edmonton penalty kill, which has killed off 18 of 19 power plays in this series.
Now it’s up to the Panthers to find some kind of response if they want to avoid becoming the second team in NHL history to lose a Final after going up in the series 3-0. They’ll limp back to Florida and try to lick their wounds before Game 7 on Monday night.
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Stanley Cup Final
(1) Florida Panthers vs. (2) Edmonton Oilers
Game 1 — Panthers 3, Oilers 0 | Recap
Game 2 — Panthers 2, Oilers 1 | Recap
Game 3 — Panthers 4, Oilers 3 | Recap
Game 4 — Oilers 8, Panthers 1 | Recap
Game 5 — Oilers 5, Panthers 3 | Recap
Game 6 — Oilers 5, Panthers 1 | Recap
Game 7 — Oilers at Panthers: Monday, June 24, 8 p.m. | TV: ABC
Eastern Conference Final
(1) New York Rangers vs. (1) Florida Panthers
Game 1 — Panthers 3, Rangers 0 | Recap
Game 2 — Rangers 2, Panthers 1 (OT) | Recap
Game 3 — Rangers 5, Panthers 4 (OT) | Recap
Game 4 — Panthers 3, Rangers 2 (OT) | Recap
Game 5 — Panthers 3, Rangers 2 | Recap
Game 6 — Panthers 2, Rangers 1 I Recap
Western Conference Final
(1) Dallas Stars vs. (2) Edmonton Oilers
Game 1 — Oilers 3, Stars 2 (2OT) | Recap
Game 2 — Stars 3, Oilers 1 | Recap
Game 3 — Stars 5, Oilers 3 | Recap
Game 4 — Oilers 5, Stars 2 | Recap
Game 5 — Oilers 3, Stars 1 | Recap
Game 6 — Oilers 2, Stars 1 | Recap
Second round
Eastern Conference
(1) New York Rangers vs. (2) Carolina Hurricanes
Game 1 — Rangers 4, Hurricanes 3 | Recap
Game 2 — Rangers 4, Hurricanes 3 (2OT) | Recap
Game 3 — Rangers 3, Hurricanes 2 (OT) | Recap
Game 4 — Hurricanes 4, Rangers 3 | Recap
Game 5 — Hurricanes 4, Rangers 1 | Recap
Game 6 — Rangers 5, Hurricanes 3 | Recap
(1) Florida Panthers vs. (2) Boston Bruins
Game 1 — Bruins 5, Panthers 1 | Recap
Game 2 — Panthers 6, Bruins 1 | Recap
Game 3 — Panthers 6, Bruins 2 | Recap
Game 4 — Panthers 3, Bruins 2 | Recap
Game 5 — Bruins 2, Panthers 1 | Recap
Game 6 — Panthers 2, Bruins 1 | Recap
Western Conference
(1) Dallas Stars vs. (3) Colorado Avalanche
Game 1 — Avalanche 4, Stars 3 (OT) | Recap
Game 2 — Stars 5, Avalanche 3 | Recap
Game 3 — Stars 4, Avalanche 1 | Recap
Game 4 — Stars 5, Avalanche 1 | Recap
Game 5 — Avalanche 5, Stars 3 | Recap
Game 6 — Stars 2, Avalanche 1 (2OT) | Recap
(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (2) Edmonton Oilers
Game 1 — Canucks 5, Oilers 4 | Recap
Game 2 — Oilers 4, Canucks 3 (OT) | Recap
Game 3 — Canucks 4, Oilers 3 | Recap
Game 4 — Oilers 3, Canucks 2 | Recap
Game 5 — Canucks 3, Oilers 2 | Recap
Game 6 — Oilers 5, Canucks 1 | Recap
Game 7 — Oilers 3, Canucks 2 | Recap
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In a stunning turn of events, the Edmonton Oilers dominated the Florida Panthers with a resounding 5-1 victory in Game 6 of the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Final. The win forces a Game 7, setting the stage for an epic showdown between the two teams.
The Oilers came out firing on all cylinders, with their offense clicking on all fronts. Captain Connor McDavid led the charge with a goal and two assists, showcasing his elite skill and leadership on the ice. The team’s depth was also on full display, as players like Leon Draisaitl and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins chipped in with goals of their own.
Defensively, the Oilers were rock solid, shutting down the Panthers’ potent offense and limiting their scoring chances. Goaltender Mikko Koskinen was outstanding between the pipes, making key saves when called upon and keeping his team in the game.
On the other side, the Panthers struggled to find their footing and were unable to match the Oilers’ intensity. Despite a strong effort from star players like Aleksander Barkov and Jonathan Huberdeau, they were unable to generate enough offense to overcome the Oilers’ stifling defense.
With the series now tied at three games apiece, all eyes will be on Game 7 as both teams look to claim hockey’s ultimate prize. The Oilers will look to ride the momentum from their Game 6 victory, while the Panthers will be hungry for redemption and looking to bounce back with a strong performance.
As fans eagerly await the decisive game, one thing is certain – it will be a thrilling conclusion to what has already been an unforgettable Stanley Cup Final. Stay tuned for what promises to be an epic showdown between two of the NHL’s top teams.
