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Oilers Force Game 6 in Stanley Cup Final Against Panthers After Historic Comeback Led by Connor McDavid

Jun 21, 2024, 11:06 AM

The Edmonton Oilers have managed to extend the Stanley Cup Final to a Game 6 after being down 3-0 against the Florida Panthers. Connor McDavid has been instrumental in this comeback, recording eight points in Games 4 and 5, and now holds the second-highest career points per game in the playoffs. McDavid's performance has been historic, with back-to-back four-point games, and he is closing in on Wayne Gretzky's record for most points in a Stanley Cup Final, having amassed 42 points in these playoffs. The Oilers are aiming to become only the second team in NHL history to win the Stanley Cup after trailing 3-0 in the series. Meanwhile, the Panthers are looking to clinch their first Stanley Cup in franchise history. Game 6 will be held at Rogers Place in Edmonton, where the atmosphere has been electric. Panthers' star Matthew Tkachuk, who recently ended a goal drought, will be key for Florida's efforts to close out the series.