Oilers' major blunder that handed Panthers Stanley Cup uncovered
The Edmonton Oilers had a historic playoff journey, skating through a gauntlet of tough opponents and almost finishing the job.
Looking ahead, if Edmonton can oil their gears early in the playoffs and keep the team healthy, they might just glide smoothly to the Cup next time.
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That's because by the end, it was clear their engine was sputtering due to injuries and the grueling playoff path.
Even after being down 0-3 in the Stanley Cup Final, the Oilers rallied to force a Game 7. Before that, they tackled the Los Angeles Kings, clawed their way past the Vancouver Canucks, and outshone the Dallas Stars. It was truly an astonishing journey.
Even after being down 0-3 in the Stanley Cup Final, the Oilers rallied to force a Game 7. Before that, they tackled the Los Angeles Kings, clawed their way past the Vancouver Canucks, and outshone the Dallas Stars. It was truly an astonishing journey.
According to @HockeyStathead the Edmonton Oilers this year had one of the hardest paths to the Stanley Cup in NHL history.
They fell 2-1 in an enthralling decider. Their determination was impressive, but the Panthers pounced on their fatigue and sealed the deal for their maiden Cup in franchise history.
Source: Oilers Daily
Oilers had massive disadvantage in this year's Stanley Cup Final
Oilers had massive disadvantage in this year's Stanley Cup Final
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21 JUILLET | 133 ANSWERS Oilers' major blunder that handed Panthers Stanley Cup uncovered Do you think the Oilers' own mistakes cost them the Stanley Cup? | ||
| Yes | 93 | 69.9 % |
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