The Edmonton Oilers have the momentum ahead of Game 6 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final despite being down 3-2 in their series. Florida can still win and clinch the series on Friday night, but the drama and excitement would reach another stratosphere if the Oilers force Game 7. The Oilers would become the 10th team in NHL history to force Game 7 after being down three games to none.
| Year | Round | Team | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
1939 | Stanley Cup semifinal | Boston Bruins | |
1942 | Stanley Cup Final | Detroit Red Wings | |
1945 | Stanley Cup Final | Toronto Maple Leafs | |
1975 | Stanley Cup quarterfinal | Pittsburgh Penguins | |
1975 | Stanley Cup semifinal | Philadelphia Flyers | |
2010 | Eastern Conf. semifinal | Boston Bruins | |
2011 | Western Conf. quarterfinal | Vancouver Canucks | |
2011 | Western Conf. semifinal | San Jose Sharks | |
2014 | Western Conf. first round | San Jose Sharks |
Series winners in beige.
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Florida Panthers at Edmonton Oilers — Game 6
How to watch: 8 p.m. ET on ABC, SN
Panthers lead series 3-2
Series odds: Panthers -300, Oilers +240
- For those wondering, Connor McDavid is five points off Wayne Gretzky’s record of 47 points in one postseason. He also has 11 points in five games, the most since Daniel Brière scored 12 for the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2010 final. McDavid is also the only player in NHL history to have scored eight points in a two-game stretch in a Stanley Cup final.
- How good has Stuart Skinner been these last few games? A 2-0 record with a .938 save percentage and four goals allowed. He allowed four goals in Game 3. Here’s Skinner’s record through Games 4-7 during this year’s postseason: 9-0 record, 1.56 goals-against average, .938 save percentage and one shutout.
- Has Matthew Tkachuk woken up? His goal and assist in Game 5 snapped a nine-game goalless streak, and he has three points in three games.
- Here are Sergei Bobrovsky’s numbers from Game 4 onward: 0-2 record, .769 save percentage and 6.56 goals-against average. His save percentage for the series has now fallen to .896.
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