Edmonton Oilers Force Game 6 In Stanley Cup Final

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Edmonton Oilers Force Game 6 in Stanley Cup Final

The Edmonton Oilers once again staved off elimination in the fifth game of the Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday, extending their improbable comeback from a three-game deficit. The Oilers forced a deciding Game 6 with a 4-2 victory over the Florida Panthers in Edmonton.

Panthers Look to Close Out Series in Edmonton

The Florida Panthers will have a chance to clinch their first Stanley Cup in team history on Thursday in Edmonton. The Panthers are looking to become the first team to win the Stanley Cup on the road since the 2011 Boston Bruins.

The Oilers, meanwhile, are hoping to extend their season and force a Game 7 in Sunrise, Florida. The Oilers have won two straight games after dropping the first three games of the series.

Vegas Golden Knights Crowned 2023 Stanley Cup Champions

In other NHL news, the Vegas Golden Knights won their second Stanley Cup in four years with a dominant performance at home on Saturday night. The Golden Knights defeated the Florida Panthers in five games to claim the franchise's first championship since 2018.

The Golden Knights were led by William Karlsson, who scored two goals and added an assist in the series-clinching victory. Mark Stone and Shea Theodore also had big performances for Vegas.

The Panthers were making their first Stanley Cup Final appearance in franchise history. The Panthers were led by Aleksander Barkov, who had a goal and an assist in the series.