Oilers, Panthers Head to Game 7 of Stanley Cup Finals
Edmonton Oilers Force Game 7 After Falling Behind
The Edmonton Oilers have become just the third team in NHL history to force a Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Finals after falling behind 3-1. The Oilers defeated the Florida Panthers 5-1 on Friday night to even the series at 3-3.
A Look Back at History
The last time a team came back from a 3-1 deficit in the Stanley Cup Finals was in 1945, when the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Detroit Red Wings. The Oilers are now the fifth team to force a Game 7 in the Finals after trailing 3-1 since the NHL adopted a best-of-seven format in 1939.
Key Players in Game 7
Forward Max Talbot and goalie Marc-Andre Fleury were key contributors to the Oilers' Game 6 victory. Talbot scored two goals, while Fleury made 32 saves. The Oilers will need both players to step up again in Game 7 if they want to win their first Stanley Cup since 1990.
Game 7 Coverage
Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals will be broadcast on ABC on Friday, June 24th at 8 pm ET. The Edmonton Oilers will be looking to become the fifth team in NHL history to win the Stanley Cup after trailing 3-1 in the Finals.
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