Stanley Cup Final Game 7: Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers

The Deciding Game

The 2024 Stanley Cup Final comes to a thrilling conclusion with Game 7 between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers. The Panthers enter the game as the reigning champions, having won the Cup in 2023-24. The Oilers, on the other hand, are eager to capture their first championship in over 30 years.

Historical Trends

History favors the team that scores first in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. The team scoring first holds an impressive 12-5 record and has won the last eight games in a row. This puts pressure on the Panthers to get on the board early and silence the boisterous Oilers crowd.

Home-Ice Advantage Challenged

It is rare for a home arena to be invaded by visiting fans in a Stanley Cup Final Game 7. However, Oilers fans have traveled in large numbers to support their team in Sunrise, Florida. The Panthers will need to weather the storm of noise and passion from the Oilers faithful.

Game 6 Recap

In Game 6, Sam Reinhart and Carter Verhaeghe scored goals for the Panthers, while Sergei Bobrovsky made 23 saves in a 2-1 victory. The Oilers fought valiantly but were unable to overcome the Panthers' defense. The stage is now set for a dramatic Game 7 that will determine the 2024 Stanley Cup champion.