The Edmonton Oilers have a chance to join a very small group if they beat the Florida Panthers in Game 7 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final. If Edmonton comes out on top, they will become just the second team in NHL history to come back from a 3-0 series deficit to win the sport’s greatest prize.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are the only team that has erased a 3-0 series deficit when they did so in the 1942 Stanley Cup Final, pulling off four wins against the Detroit Red Wings.
The win marked the first time the Stanley Cup Final had gone to a full seven games and made the Maple Leafs the first North American team in any major sport to rally back from being down 3-0. Toronto outscored Detroit 15-4 over the final three games to win the series, including a 3-1 win in Game 7.
Now the Oilers have a chance to join the Maple Leafs if they beat the Panthers on Monday night.
Edmonton has proven to be an offensive juggernaut since falling behind 3-0. The Oilers have racked up a mind-boggling 18 goals in the past three games and seemed to have completely solved Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky. Oilers star Connor McDavid, who likely will win the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP if Edmonton wins the series, has been playing at a very high level with three goals and seven assists over the past four games.
If the Oilers win the 2024 Stanley Cup, it would mark the first time that they’ve achieved that feat since 1990 when they defeated the Boston Bruins in five games.
The 2024 Stanley Cup Final has been nothing short of thrilling, with the Edmonton Oilers facing off against the defending champions, the Tampa Bay Lightning. The series has been intense, with both teams showcasing their skills and determination on the ice. However, the Oilers find themselves in a tough spot, down 3-0 in the series.
Despite facing a daunting deficit, the Oilers have an opportunity to make NHL history by staging a comeback and winning the Stanley Cup after being down 3-0 in the series. Only four teams in NHL history have accomplished this feat, with the most recent being the Los Angeles Kings in 2014.
The odds may be stacked against them, but the Oilers have shown resilience and determination throughout the playoffs. Led by superstar captain Connor McDavid and goaltender Mikko Koskinen, the team has the talent and depth to turn things around and make a historic comeback.
In order to achieve this monumental feat, the Oilers will need to dig deep and play their best hockey. They will need to tighten up defensively, capitalize on scoring opportunities, and stay disciplined on the ice. It will be a challenging road ahead, but if any team can do it, it’s the Edmonton Oilers.
Fans are on the edge of their seats, eagerly awaiting each game to see if the Oilers can defy the odds and make history. The excitement and anticipation surrounding this series are palpable, as both teams battle it out for hockey’s ultimate prize.
As the series continues, all eyes will be on the Oilers as they look to make a comeback for the ages. Will they be able to overcome the odds and hoist the Stanley Cup? Only time will tell, but one thing is for certain – this series is one for the history books.
