The Edmonton Oilers have posted an improbable comeback. After falling behind 3-0 in the Stanley Cup Finals, they’ve tied the series up at 3-3. Florida is aiming to avoid a historic collapse in Game 7, with a title on the line.
Before Betting on Oilers vs Panthers
After the first three games of the Stanley Cup Finals, the Oilers had been outscored 11-4 by the Panthers. They fell behind 3-0 and appeared to be all but eliminated. Edmonton stormed back with a vengeance in Game 4 instead of giving up, blasting Florida for eight goals in an 8-1 victory. They managed to maintain their momentum over the next two games, scoring another ten goals and tying the series up at 3-3. Connor McDavid has been sensational, but it’s truly been a full team effort that allowed the Oilers to stay alive and force Game 7.
The Panthers had their worst fears realized over the past week. They were unable to close the series out after leading 3-0, squandering the chance to claim the franchise’s first Stanley Cup without facing an elimination game. Now, Florida will return for one more game on home ice with the entire season on the line. A loss would turn the Panthers into historic failures that collapsed to lose back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals, while a win would put all that in the rearview mirror as the team celebrates its first title. This game could not be bigger for Florida.
Oilers vs Panthers Offshore Odds
There has only been one reverse sweep in the history of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals. It happened all the way back in 1942, when the Detroit Red Wings blew a 3-0 lead against the Toronto Maple Leafs. As improbable as it is for Edmonton to break that 82-year drought, it has progressed from a miniscule chance to a true toss up. The Oilers have outscored the Panthers 22-16 on the series, and 18-5 over the last three games. Florida may have the advantage of playing at home, but the pressure of a historic collapse could be too much to handle.
