Connor McDavid holds records for playoff assists and points and has led Oilers' comeback.
Edmonton Oilers have come back from a 3-0 deficit in the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers, forcing a Game 7 on Monday.
Oilers are only the third team in NHL history to win three games when facing elimination in the Stanley Cup Final.
Oilers have won all five games when facing elimination this postseason.
In a historic turn of events, the Edmonton Oilers have rallied from a 3-0 deficit in the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers, forcing a Game 7 on Monday. This marks only the third time in NHL history that a team has come back from such a position to reach this stage of the playoffs. The Oilers' impressive comeback was fueled by their determination and strong performances, particularly from their star player Connor McDavid who holds records for playoff assists and points.
The Oilers have been resilient throughout the postseason, winning all five games when facing elimination. Their success can be attributed to their ability to shut down opposing teams' stars and maintain a strong defensive game. The Panthers, who were previously committed to a solid defensive strategy, have seen this approach falter in recent games.
The upcoming Game 7 will determine the champion of the 2023-24 NHL season. Both teams have shown their potential for greatness and fans can expect an intense and exciting matchup. The Oilers' historic comeback adds an extra layer of intrigue to this highly anticipated game.
The following are key takeaways from the past two games:
Edmonton Oilers win Game 6 with a score of 5-1, bringing them to brink of historic Stanley Cup comeback: 5 takeaways (Source: New York Times)
Thousands of fans celebrated at Rogers Place and in Alberta's capital after the win.
The Oilers are only the third team in NHL history to win three games when facing elimination in the Stanley Cup Final.
Zach Hyman scored a breakaway goal and leads all scorers in this postseason with 16 goals.
NHL Morning Skate for June 22 (Source: NHL.com)
The Stanley Cup Final will have a Game 7 on Monday, marking the first one since 2019 and the 18th overall.
Warren Foegele extended his point streak to four games with a goal and an assist in the Final.
Adam Henrique became the fourth player in Oilers history to score multiple winning goals in a Stanley Cup Final.
Edmonton Oilers Force Historic Game 7 In NHL's 2024 Stanley Cup Final (Source: Forbes)
Only one team has previously come back from an 0-3 deficit to win the Stanley Cup: the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1942 and again in 1945.
A win for Edmonton would make them the first Canadian team to win the NHL championship since the Montreal Canadiens in 1993.
Captain Connor McDavid has led the Oilers' comeback, holding records for playoff assists and points, surpassing Wayne Gretzky's previous records.
Panthers-Oilers Game 6 takeaways, early look at Game 7 (Source: ESPN)
The upcoming quarterly refunding update from the US Treasury will provide information on how much bond supply there will be.
Florida should have had a parade by now, but they are returning with Edmonton back to the Sunshine State.
The Panthers' previous commitment to all-around defensive play is rapidly evaporating and leaves Sergei Bobrovsky vulnerable.
The Oilers kept opposing star players in a defensive black hole, effectively neutralizing their impact on the game.
The upcoming quarterly refunding update from the US Treasury will provide information on how much bond supply there will be.
Florida should have had a parade by now, but they are returning with Edmonton back to the Sunshine State.
The Panthers' previous commitment to all-around defensive play is rapidly evaporating and leaves Sergei Bobrovsky vulnerable.
The Oilers kept opposing star players in a defensive black hole, effectively neutralizing their impact on the game.
Accuracy
The Panthers have no one to blame but themselves for losing three straight games and potentially letting a Stanley Cup slip away.
The Panthers' special teams are atrocious; their power play can hardly generate a shot, and they are 0-for-11 on the power play through their past three games.
Sergei Bobrovsky is crucial to the Panthers’ success and has been their most consistent postseason performer.
Deception
(30%)
The article contains editorializing and selective reporting. The authors make statements that go beyond the facts presented in the article, such as 'Florida should have had a parade by now' and 'It feels like Edmonton is in far better shape to handle Game 7 better than Florida.' They also only report details that support their position, such as the Panthers' special teams struggles and lack of goals from their stars. The article does not disclose any sources.
Florida should have had a parade by now.
It feels like Edmonton is in far better shape to handle Game 7 better than Florida.
Fallacies
(85%)
The authors make several statements that contain informal fallacies. They use hyperbole when stating that the Oilers are 'the most complete team in the NHL' and that they have 'several options that proved to be too much for the Panthers.' These statements are not objectively true and are an exaggeration. Additionally, they make a hasty generalization when stating that 'star players are struggling against the Oilers in this postseason.' While some star players have struggled against Edmonton, it is not true that all of them have. The authors also use an appeal to emotion when describing the historical significance of the Oilers' comeback and potential Stanley Cup win.
][The Oilers] are the most complete team in the NHL.[/
][The Oilers] have several options that proved to be too much for the Panthers.[
[Star players] are struggling against the Oilers in this postseason.
Bias
(80%)
The authors demonstrate a clear bias towards the Edmonton Oilers in their analysis and grading of both teams' performances. They praise the Oilers for their collective effort and ability to generate offense from multiple players, while criticizing the Panthers for their lackluster performance and absent stars. The authors also express surprise at Florida's struggles against star players like Barkov and Tkachuk, implying that these players should be able to carry the team despite evidence to the contrary.
Entering Game 6, Barkov and Tkachuk each had three Cup final games that saw them fail to record a point.
It started with Kris Knoblauch’s decision to move Warren Foegele to the second line as a way to help generate some offensive consistency for Leon Draisaitl. That led to Draisaitl setting up Foegele for the game’s opening goal in Game 6.
The Oilers have acted as a collective, taking away time and space as a five-man unit. That dedication resulted in just two shots on goals for the Panthers in the first period, and the five goals came from players not named Connor McDavid or Leon Draisaitl (though the latter had a superb assist on the game’s opening goal).
The Oilers held Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar, who has more than 1,200 career points, without a point over four games. Vancouver Canucks forward J.T. Miller had 103 points in the regular season, but held without a point in three of seven games in the second round.
The Panthers have been listless out of the gate since Game 3, allowing the Oilers to take leads they don’t relinquish. Florida's previous commitment to all-around defensive play is rapidly evaporating and leaves Sergei Bobrovsky vulnerable.
The Stanley Cup Final will have a Game 7 on Monday, marking the first one since 2019 and the 18th overall.
Connor McDavid and the Oilers rallied from a 3-0 series deficit against the Panthers to force Game 7.
Warren Foegele extended his point streak to four games with a goal and an assist in the Final.
Adam Henrique became the fourth player in Oilers history to score multiple winning goals in a Stanley Cup Final.
Hyman scored his League-leading 16th goal of the playoffs, surpassing Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin for most among active players.
Skinner became the first goaltender in NHL history to record a point while facing elimination in the Stanley Cup Final.
The Oilers are one of ten teams all-time to rally from a 3-0 series deficit and force a Game 7, with four of those teams winning the championship.
The Oilers have scored 26 goals when facing elimination this postseason, tied for third most in NHL history.
A Cup clinch on Monday would make the Oilers the fourth team in NHL history to win at least six games while facing elimination in one postseason and the second to claim a championship.
