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Stanley Cup Final Heads to Game 7 After Oilers Stage Comeback Against Panthers
The Stanley Cup Final is set to culminate in a thrilling Game 7 showdown between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers. After an initial dominant performance by the Panthers, taking a 3-0 lead in the series with a commanding scoreline, the Oilers fought back relentlessly to force a decider in the championship.
Notably, the Oilers’ incredible resilience saw them win the next three games with an impressive combined score of 18-5. This comeback has only been achieved by two other teams in the history of the Stanley Cup Finals, setting the stage for a historic finale.
With the series tied at 3-3, the final game will take place at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida, where the Panthers will have the advantage of home ice. The coveted prize of lifting the Stanley Cup, also known as Lord Stanley, is within reach for both teams in this highly anticipated Game 7.
Game 7 is scheduled for Monday, June 24, at 8 p.m. ET, and will be broadcast on ABC. Fans can also stream the decisive game on the ESPN app and website, ensuring that no one misses a moment of the action as the teams battle for hockey supremacy.
As the Oilers and Panthers face off in this dramatic conclusion to the Stanley Cup Final, the history and prestige of the championship are on the line. Will the underdog Oilers complete their remarkable comeback and secure victory, or will the Panthers rally and fulfill their dream of hoisting the Stanley Cup for the first time in franchise history?
Not since 2019, when the St. Louis Blues triumphed on the road in a Game 7, has the Stanley Cup Final gone the distance. With a rich history of Game 7s in the Finals, the pressure and excitement are palpable as these two formidable teams clash for the ultimate glory in the world of professional hockey.