Last night, the Oilers had to win. They certainly didn’t want to find themselves trailing 0-3 in the final series.
At least the fans were there to boost their confidence, especially at the start of the game.
A great atmosphere prevailed at Rogers Place. Unfortunately, despite everything, Edmonton lost and Florida is now just one win away from winning the Stanley Cup. Victory: 4-3.
THE PANTHERS HOLD ON AND TAKE A 3-0 SERIES LEAD 😼 pic.twitter.com/huvwS8G1jh
– B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) June 14, 2024
Late in the first period, Sam Reinhart outright silenced the crowd.
What a decision by Gustav Forsling on the sequence!
SAM REINHART OPENS THE SCORING ‼️ pic.twitter.com/uINqQJ2XEm
– Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) June 14, 2024
Meanwhile, Sergei Bobrovsky was unbeatable and the Oilers’ power play wasn’t working at all.
0/9 after the first seven periods of the final.
0/9
– Luc Gelinas (@LucGelinasRDS) June 14, 2024
In the second period, Warren Foegele brought the arena back to life.
Bob was unable to stop his good low shot.
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SNIPE SHOW, WARREN FOEGELE 🎯 pic.twitter.com/FmBh9iWUUH
– B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) June 14, 2024
After Edmonton’s goal, Florida set its offensive machine in motion.
It struck three times before the end of the period.
Luostarinen jumps on Skinner’s mistake and sets up Tarasenko. pic.twitter.com/knBb1QBhWi
– Jameson Olive (@JamesonCoop) June 14, 2024
Turnovers continue to sink the Oilers 🫣 pic.twitter.com/EFfeKZYIdU
– TVA Sports (@TVASports) June 14, 2024
The Panthers take a 4-1 lead…
(🎥: @BR_OpenIce) pic.twitter.com/ZL8xDqrv35
– BarDown (@BarDown) June 14, 2024
After 40 minutes of play, the visitors were leading 4-1.
Edmonton didn’t give up, but scoring three unanswered goals against the goalie of the hour was a difficult task.
Connor McDavid’s club scored two.
BROBERG WITH HIS SECOND CAREER PLAYOFF GOAL! 🫡 pic.twitter.com/dQ9td04amN
– Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) June 14, 2024
MCLEOD WITH THE REDIRECT!
IT’S A 1 GOAL GAME 👀 pic.twitter.com/hRWjWT7YSW
– Gino Hard (@GinoHard_) June 14, 2024
Late in the game, he buzzed, but to no avail.
The Panthers can win the Stanley Cup as early as Saturday, 8pm, in Edmonton.
Will the two finals (NHL and NBA) end in four?
In the case of the NHL, you have to go back to the 1997-1998 season to see a final series sweep.
Prolongation
– Poor him.
🎵hello darkness my old friend 🎵 pic.twitter.com/fUXIHPK572
– /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) June 14, 2024
– A great visit to Edmonton.
Alphonso Davies in the house at Rogers Place! pic.twitter.com/1o0zkHrT4Y
– Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) June 14, 2024
Once an Oiler, always an Oiler! @EdmontonOilers pic.twitter.com/FEHjosv4lA
– Georges Laraque (@GeorgesLaraque) June 14, 2024
– Who said Mitch Marner wasn’t a playoff player?
For the record, Mitch Marner actually has scored a playoff goal against Sergei Bobrovsky and the Florida Panthers.
I’ll hang up and listen.– Kevin McGran (@kevin_mcgran) June 14, 2024
– Last night’s scorers.