Oilers Force Game 7 in Stanley Cup Final
Historic Comeback Puts Oilers on Brink of Championship
Key Points:
- Oilers defeated Panthers 5-1 in Game 6
- Sergei Bobrovsky recorded a shutout with 32 saves
- Oilers are the third team in history to rally from a 3-0 deficit in a best-of-seven Cup Final
In a stunning turn of events, the Edmonton Oilers have forced a decisive Game 7 in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers. The Oilers, who trailed 3-0 in the series, pulled off a historic comeback with a 5-1 victory in Game 6 on Monday night.
Sergei Bobrovsky was impenetrable in net for the Oilers, stopping all 32 shots he faced. Carter Verhaeghe scored the game-winning goal, while Sam Bennett notched an assist and delivered 11 hits.
Despite facing elimination, the Oilers came out with determination and resilience. They dominated the Panthers in all aspects of the game, outshooting them 33-21 and winning the faceoff battle 35-25.
The Oilers' victory marks a significant milestone in NHL history. They are only the third team to rally from a 3-0 deficit in a best-of-seven Cup Final, joining the 1942 Toronto Maple Leafs and the 1971 Montreal Canadiens.
The series now shifts back to Edmonton for Game 7 on Wednesday night. The Oilers will have a chance to complete their improbable comeback and claim their first Stanley Cup since 1990.
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