The Panthers seek to win the Cup for the second consecutive year, after having defeated Edmonton in seven games last year. If the Oilers could force a game 7 again this year, they would have the benefit of playing everyone’s winning game in Edmonton on Friday.
Florida a victory far from defeating Edmonton in the consecutive cups of Stanley
Edmonton Stuart Skinner has started again in the goal for the Oilers, since they seek to avoid elimination in game 6 of the Stanley Cup finals against the Panthers in Florida.
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Skinner began the first four games of the final before being replaced by Calvin Pickard, who won the game 4 after relieving Skinner, but started and lost in game 5.
UP 3-2, Panthers are just a victory of being crowned champions for the second consecutive year, after having defeated Edmonton in seven games last year.
If the Oilers could force a game 7 again this year, they would have the benefit of playing everyone’s winning game in Edmonton on Friday.
Edmonton’s search for a sixth cup will be difficult but not impossible: eight teams in the NHL history have overcome a 3-2 deficit in the finals to win the Stanley Cup.
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