SUNRISE, Fla. — Welcome to Recreation 7 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Last. After an 82-game common season and three rounds of playoffs, all of it got here down to at least one sport between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers. NHL.com Editor-in-Chief Invoice Value was at Amerant Financial institution Enviornment for this historic sport to supply all of the sights, sounds and highlights in our Recreation 7 stay weblog.
10:54 p.m. ET
And that’s it. The Florida Panthers are the 2023-24 Stanley Cup champions after a heart-stopping 2-1 win in Recreation 7 on Monday.
The Oilers gave all of it that they had, getting back from 3-0 within the collection, however couldn’t get it accomplished tonight.
Congrats to the Panthers. It’s get together time right here.
Thanks for following alongside all collection.
10:51 p.m. ET
We’ve 1:35 left to go and this place is totally bonkers.
The Oilers are throwing every thing they’ll at Sergei Bobrovsky however can’t rating.
Connor McDavid had a pleasant tip try proper in entrance with 2:40 left however missed the online.
The road of McDavid and Leon Draisaitl was out for a very long time, and now the Oilers name trip to get them relaxation for yet one more push.
10:47 p.m. ET
The followers within the decrease bowl have been just about standing this complete third interval, and actually, how may you sit down? This sport has all of it, and it’s nonetheless not determined with 3:29 to go.
Can the Oilers tie it? Can the Panthers maintain on? When do you pull Stuart Skinner if you’re the Oilers? Do all of the followers heading to the Elbo Room postgame realize it’s a cash-only place?
The Panthers are placing on some offensive stress, with Aleksander Barkov and Vladimir Tarasenko getting respectable photographs on purpose.
Now “Livin’ On a Prayer” by Bon Jovi is taking part in and even after it stops, all the enviornment is singing alongside. Will the Panthers or Oilers have their prayers answered?
10:41 p.m. ET
The Oilers preserve pushing and pushing, however time is winding down. There’s now 5:54 left within the third interval, and the Panthers nonetheless lead 2-1.
Sergei Bobrovsky, who regarded a bit shaky in Video games 4-6, is sharp tonight, with 20 saves to date.
It’s very tense in right here, with the followers able to get together however figuring out one purpose from Edmonton can change the entire complexion of this sport, this collection, this complete season.
10:37 p.m. ET
The Oilers practically tied it with a scramble in entrance, however Connor McDavid after which Zach Hyman can’t pull the set off with the puck close to their sticks and the online huge open.
It seems to be like Gustav Forsling made the play to take the puck off McDavid’s stick after which Hyman, who was on his knees, couldn’t get sufficient on his shot.
My goodness.
Don’t go anyplace.
A couple of minutes earlier than that scramble, Sam Reinhart of the Panthers had the prospect to just about finish this sport, however Leon Draisaitl made a great defensive play to maintain it a one-goal sport. Now, the Oilers want a purpose to tie the sport.
10:31 p.m. ET
We’ve 9:13 to play, and it’s desperation time for the Oilers.
Coach Kris Knoblauch simply had Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl on the ice on the identical time in an try to get a purpose, which is what they should tie this sport and stop the Panthers from successful the Cup.
One attention-grabbing stat for the Oilers: McDavid has zero factors and two photographs on purpose up to now two video games. Clearly, Florida centered on shutting him down.
There’s nonetheless a sentiment that even when Edmonton loses this sport, he may nonetheless be awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP, however that might be a bitter tablet for him to swallow if he can’t win the Cup.
The Oilers are attempting to make a push, forcing a number of icings from the Panthers, however once more, don’t have anything to indicate for it so far as a purpose.
10:23 p.m. ET
The Oilers dodged an enormous bullet on the finish of the facility play with Sam Bennett in some way getting the puck on his stick on their lonesome within the crease, however Stuart Skinner shut the door to maintain it a 2-1 sport.
The Florida energy play fails once more, and Edmonton nonetheless has an opportunity with below 14 minutes to play. It looks like rather more than a one-goal lead, however that’s all it’s.
The Panthers appear to have two gamers close to Connor McDavid each time he touches the puck, which is wise. You must determine we’re going to see a ton of McDavid within the final 12:52 of this sport.
The followers are chanting “Let’s Go Panthers,” and as every second ticks down, the joy grows, however so does the angst. This might be the longest 13 minutes within the lives of anybody related to the Panthers.
For the Oilers, it should most likely go too quick.
10:17 p.m. ET
The Oilers are attempting desperately to attain, possibly an excessive amount of. Evan Bouchard simply took a penalty for prime sticking, and Florida has an opportunity to construct its lead on an influence play that has not been excellent. A purpose right here may lock up the Cup with the best way this one goes.
The followers are chanting “Pores and skin-ner, Pores and skin-ner” at Stuart Skinner. I feel they stole that from Bart Simpson, who I’m positive has heckled his favourite principal.
10:12 p.m. ET
And what might be the ultimate interval of the 2023-24 NHL season is underway.
The Panthers are 20 minutes from the Stanley Cup. The Oilers want a purpose to maintain the season going.
What’s going to occur?
By the best way, are you able to identify the final group to win Recreation 7 of the Cup Last regardless of trailing within the third interval? That’s proper, the 1942 Toronto Maple Leafs, the final group to win a Cup Last after dropping the primary three video games.
Right here we go.
9:54 p.m. ET
We’ve one interval of regulation hockey left within the 2023-24 season, which is considerably arduous to consider, however right here we’re.
The Florida Panthers, who misplaced within the Cup Last final season, are 20 minutes away from successful the Cup for the primary time and stopping what would have been an epic collapse.
The Edmonton Oilers, who’ve had such a magical season, bouncing again time after time, want a purpose and have to cease Florida from scoring to maintain their season alive slightly longer.
9:49 p.m. ET
We’ve 1:24 left right here within the second, and it’s 2-1 Florida.
One purpose the Panthers misplaced Video games 4-6 was as a result of Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Reinhart had been considerably non-factors, however that’s not the case tonight. Verhaeghe has a purpose and an help, and Reinhart has what’s now the go-ahead purpose, coming at 15:11 of the second.
There’s a shovel break with 1:24 left within the second, this place is rocking, and the Oilers are in want of one thing optimistic. They’ve really performed a fairly sturdy second interval, however one breakdown and a purpose Stuart Skinner want to have again are the distinction.
There was only a T-shirt toss, however no signal of T-shirt man from Edmonton.
However Stanley C Panther is up on the seats getting the followers much more wound up than they’re with a 2-1 lead and the Stanley Cup 21:24 away.
9:42 p.m. ET
The Panthers take the lead on an innocent-looking wrist shot from Sam Reinhart with 4:49 left within the second. As nice as Stuart Skinner has been within the Last, that is one he has to cease.
SUNRISE, Fla. — Welcome to Recreation 7 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Last. After an 82-game common season and three rounds of playoffs, all of it got here down to at least one sport between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers. NHL.com Editor-in-Chief Invoice Value was at Amerant Financial institution Enviornment for this historic sport to supply all of the sights, sounds and highlights in our Recreation 7 stay weblog.
10:54 p.m. ET
And that’s it. The Florida Panthers are the 2023-24 Stanley Cup champions after a heart-stopping 2-1 win in Recreation 7 on Monday.
The Oilers gave all of it that they had, getting back from 3-0 within the collection, however couldn’t get it accomplished tonight.
Congrats to the Panthers. It’s get together time right here.
Thanks for following alongside all collection.
10:51 p.m. ET
We’ve 1:35 left to go and this place is totally bonkers.
The Oilers are throwing every thing they’ll at Sergei Bobrovsky however can’t rating.
Connor McDavid had a pleasant tip try proper in entrance with 2:40 left however missed the online.
The road of McDavid and Leon Draisaitl was out for a very long time, and now the Oilers name trip to get them relaxation for yet one more push.
10:47 p.m. ET
The followers within the decrease bowl have been just about standing this complete third interval, and actually, how may you sit down? This sport has all of it, and it’s nonetheless not determined with 3:29 to go.
Can the Oilers tie it? Can the Panthers maintain on? When do you pull Stuart Skinner if you’re the Oilers? Do all of the followers heading to the Elbo Room postgame realize it’s a cash-only place?
The Panthers are placing on some offensive stress, with Aleksander Barkov and Vladimir Tarasenko getting respectable photographs on purpose.
Now “Livin’ On a Prayer” by Bon Jovi is taking part in and even after it stops, all the enviornment is singing alongside. Will the Panthers or Oilers have their prayers answered?
10:41 p.m. ET
The Oilers preserve pushing and pushing, however time is winding down. There’s now 5:54 left within the third interval, and the Panthers nonetheless lead 2-1.
Sergei Bobrovsky, who regarded a bit shaky in Video games 4-6, is sharp tonight, with 20 saves to date.
It’s very tense in right here, with the followers able to get together however figuring out one purpose from Edmonton can change the entire complexion of this sport, this collection, this complete season.
10:37 p.m. ET
The Oilers practically tied it with a scramble in entrance, however Connor McDavid after which Zach Hyman can’t pull the set off with the puck close to their sticks and the online huge open.
It seems to be like Gustav Forsling made the play to take the puck off McDavid’s stick after which Hyman, who was on his knees, couldn’t get sufficient on his shot.
My goodness.
Don’t go anyplace.
A couple of minutes earlier than that scramble, Sam Reinhart of the Panthers had the prospect to just about finish this sport, however Leon Draisaitl made a great defensive play to maintain it a one-goal sport. Now, the Oilers want a purpose to tie the sport.
10:31 p.m. ET
We’ve 9:13 to play, and it’s desperation time for the Oilers.
Coach Kris Knoblauch simply had Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl on the ice on the identical time in an try to get a purpose, which is what they should tie this sport and stop the Panthers from successful the Cup.
One attention-grabbing stat for the Oilers: McDavid has zero factors and two photographs on purpose up to now two video games. Clearly, Florida centered on shutting him down.
There’s nonetheless a sentiment that even when Edmonton loses this sport, he may nonetheless be awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP, however that might be a bitter tablet for him to swallow if he can’t win the Cup.
The Oilers are attempting to make a push, forcing a number of icings from the Panthers, however once more, don’t have anything to indicate for it so far as a purpose.
10:23 p.m. ET
The Oilers dodged an enormous bullet on the finish of the facility play with Sam Bennett in some way getting the puck on his stick on their lonesome within the crease, however Stuart Skinner shut the door to maintain it a 2-1 sport.
The Florida energy play fails once more, and Edmonton nonetheless has an opportunity with below 14 minutes to play. It looks like rather more than a one-goal lead, however that’s all it’s.
The Panthers appear to have two gamers close to Connor McDavid each time he touches the puck, which is wise. You must determine we’re going to see a ton of McDavid within the final 12:52 of this sport.
The followers are chanting “Let’s Go Panthers,” and as every second ticks down, the joy grows, however so does the angst. This might be the longest 13 minutes within the lives of anybody related to the Panthers.
For the Oilers, it should most likely go too quick.
10:17 p.m. ET
The Oilers are attempting desperately to attain, possibly an excessive amount of. Evan Bouchard simply took a penalty for prime sticking, and Florida has an opportunity to construct its lead on an influence play that has not been excellent. A purpose right here may lock up the Cup with the best way this one goes.
The followers are chanting “Pores and skin-ner, Pores and skin-ner” at Stuart Skinner. I feel they stole that from Bart Simpson, who I’m positive has heckled his favourite principal.
10:12 p.m. ET
And what might be the ultimate interval of the 2023-24 NHL season is underway.
The Panthers are 20 minutes from the Stanley Cup. The Oilers want a purpose to maintain the season going.
What’s going to occur?
By the best way, are you able to identify the final group to win Recreation 7 of the Cup Last regardless of trailing within the third interval? That’s proper, the 1942 Toronto Maple Leafs, the final group to win a Cup Last after dropping the primary three video games.
Right here we go.
9:54 p.m. ET
We’ve one interval of regulation hockey left within the 2023-24 season, which is considerably arduous to consider, however right here we’re.
The Florida Panthers, who misplaced within the Cup Last final season, are 20 minutes away from successful the Cup for the primary time and stopping what would have been an epic collapse.
The Edmonton Oilers, who’ve had such a magical season, bouncing again time after time, want a purpose and have to cease Florida from scoring to maintain their season alive slightly longer.
9:49 p.m. ET
We’ve 1:24 left right here within the second, and it’s 2-1 Florida.
One purpose the Panthers misplaced Video games 4-6 was as a result of Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Reinhart had been considerably non-factors, however that’s not the case tonight. Verhaeghe has a purpose and an help, and Reinhart has what’s now the go-ahead purpose, coming at 15:11 of the second.
There’s a shovel break with 1:24 left within the second, this place is rocking, and the Oilers are in want of one thing optimistic. They’ve really performed a fairly sturdy second interval, however one breakdown and a purpose Stuart Skinner want to have again are the distinction.
There was only a T-shirt toss, however no signal of T-shirt man from Edmonton.
However Stanley C Panther is up on the seats getting the followers much more wound up than they’re with a 2-1 lead and the Stanley Cup 21:24 away.
9:42 p.m. ET
The Panthers take the lead on an innocent-looking wrist shot from Sam Reinhart with 4:49 left within the second. As nice as Stuart Skinner has been within the Last, that is one he has to cease.
SUNRISE, Fla. — Welcome to Recreation 7 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Last. After an 82-game common season and three rounds of playoffs, all of it got here down to at least one sport between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers. NHL.com Editor-in-Chief Invoice Value was at Amerant Financial institution Enviornment for this historic sport to supply all of the sights, sounds and highlights in our Recreation 7 stay weblog.
10:54 p.m. ET
And that’s it. The Florida Panthers are the 2023-24 Stanley Cup champions after a heart-stopping 2-1 win in Recreation 7 on Monday.
The Oilers gave all of it that they had, getting back from 3-0 within the collection, however couldn’t get it accomplished tonight.
Congrats to the Panthers. It’s get together time right here.
Thanks for following alongside all collection.
10:51 p.m. ET
We’ve 1:35 left to go and this place is totally bonkers.
The Oilers are throwing every thing they’ll at Sergei Bobrovsky however can’t rating.
Connor McDavid had a pleasant tip try proper in entrance with 2:40 left however missed the online.
The road of McDavid and Leon Draisaitl was out for a very long time, and now the Oilers name trip to get them relaxation for yet one more push.
10:47 p.m. ET
The followers within the decrease bowl have been just about standing this complete third interval, and actually, how may you sit down? This sport has all of it, and it’s nonetheless not determined with 3:29 to go.
Can the Oilers tie it? Can the Panthers maintain on? When do you pull Stuart Skinner if you’re the Oilers? Do all of the followers heading to the Elbo Room postgame realize it’s a cash-only place?
The Panthers are placing on some offensive stress, with Aleksander Barkov and Vladimir Tarasenko getting respectable photographs on purpose.
Now “Livin’ On a Prayer” by Bon Jovi is taking part in and even after it stops, all the enviornment is singing alongside. Will the Panthers or Oilers have their prayers answered?
10:41 p.m. ET
The Oilers preserve pushing and pushing, however time is winding down. There’s now 5:54 left within the third interval, and the Panthers nonetheless lead 2-1.
Sergei Bobrovsky, who regarded a bit shaky in Video games 4-6, is sharp tonight, with 20 saves to date.
It’s very tense in right here, with the followers able to get together however figuring out one purpose from Edmonton can change the entire complexion of this sport, this collection, this complete season.
10:37 p.m. ET
The Oilers practically tied it with a scramble in entrance, however Connor McDavid after which Zach Hyman can’t pull the set off with the puck close to their sticks and the online huge open.
It seems to be like Gustav Forsling made the play to take the puck off McDavid’s stick after which Hyman, who was on his knees, couldn’t get sufficient on his shot.
My goodness.
Don’t go anyplace.
A couple of minutes earlier than that scramble, Sam Reinhart of the Panthers had the prospect to just about finish this sport, however Leon Draisaitl made a great defensive play to maintain it a one-goal sport. Now, the Oilers want a purpose to tie the sport.
10:31 p.m. ET
We’ve 9:13 to play, and it’s desperation time for the Oilers.
Coach Kris Knoblauch simply had Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl on the ice on the identical time in an try to get a purpose, which is what they should tie this sport and stop the Panthers from successful the Cup.
One attention-grabbing stat for the Oilers: McDavid has zero factors and two photographs on purpose up to now two video games. Clearly, Florida centered on shutting him down.
There’s nonetheless a sentiment that even when Edmonton loses this sport, he may nonetheless be awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP, however that might be a bitter tablet for him to swallow if he can’t win the Cup.
The Oilers are attempting to make a push, forcing a number of icings from the Panthers, however once more, don’t have anything to indicate for it so far as a purpose.
10:23 p.m. ET
The Oilers dodged an enormous bullet on the finish of the facility play with Sam Bennett in some way getting the puck on his stick on their lonesome within the crease, however Stuart Skinner shut the door to maintain it a 2-1 sport.
The Florida energy play fails once more, and Edmonton nonetheless has an opportunity with below 14 minutes to play. It looks like rather more than a one-goal lead, however that’s all it’s.
The Panthers appear to have two gamers close to Connor McDavid each time he touches the puck, which is wise. You must determine we’re going to see a ton of McDavid within the final 12:52 of this sport.
The followers are chanting “Let’s Go Panthers,” and as every second ticks down, the joy grows, however so does the angst. This might be the longest 13 minutes within the lives of anybody related to the Panthers.
For the Oilers, it should most likely go too quick.
10:17 p.m. ET
The Oilers are attempting desperately to attain, possibly an excessive amount of. Evan Bouchard simply took a penalty for prime sticking, and Florida has an opportunity to construct its lead on an influence play that has not been excellent. A purpose right here may lock up the Cup with the best way this one goes.
The followers are chanting “Pores and skin-ner, Pores and skin-ner” at Stuart Skinner. I feel they stole that from Bart Simpson, who I’m positive has heckled his favourite principal.
10:12 p.m. ET
And what might be the ultimate interval of the 2023-24 NHL season is underway.
The Panthers are 20 minutes from the Stanley Cup. The Oilers want a purpose to maintain the season going.
What’s going to occur?
By the best way, are you able to identify the final group to win Recreation 7 of the Cup Last regardless of trailing within the third interval? That’s proper, the 1942 Toronto Maple Leafs, the final group to win a Cup Last after dropping the primary three video games.
Right here we go.
9:54 p.m. ET
We’ve one interval of regulation hockey left within the 2023-24 season, which is considerably arduous to consider, however right here we’re.
The Florida Panthers, who misplaced within the Cup Last final season, are 20 minutes away from successful the Cup for the primary time and stopping what would have been an epic collapse.
The Edmonton Oilers, who’ve had such a magical season, bouncing again time after time, want a purpose and have to cease Florida from scoring to maintain their season alive slightly longer.
9:49 p.m. ET
We’ve 1:24 left right here within the second, and it’s 2-1 Florida.
One purpose the Panthers misplaced Video games 4-6 was as a result of Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Reinhart had been considerably non-factors, however that’s not the case tonight. Verhaeghe has a purpose and an help, and Reinhart has what’s now the go-ahead purpose, coming at 15:11 of the second.
There’s a shovel break with 1:24 left within the second, this place is rocking, and the Oilers are in want of one thing optimistic. They’ve really performed a fairly sturdy second interval, however one breakdown and a purpose Stuart Skinner want to have again are the distinction.
There was only a T-shirt toss, however no signal of T-shirt man from Edmonton.
However Stanley C Panther is up on the seats getting the followers much more wound up than they’re with a 2-1 lead and the Stanley Cup 21:24 away.
9:42 p.m. ET
The Panthers take the lead on an innocent-looking wrist shot from Sam Reinhart with 4:49 left within the second. As nice as Stuart Skinner has been within the Last, that is one he has to cease.
SUNRISE, Fla. — Welcome to Recreation 7 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Last. After an 82-game common season and three rounds of playoffs, all of it got here down to at least one sport between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers. NHL.com Editor-in-Chief Invoice Value was at Amerant Financial institution Enviornment for this historic sport to supply all of the sights, sounds and highlights in our Recreation 7 stay weblog.
10:54 p.m. ET
And that’s it. The Florida Panthers are the 2023-24 Stanley Cup champions after a heart-stopping 2-1 win in Recreation 7 on Monday.
The Oilers gave all of it that they had, getting back from 3-0 within the collection, however couldn’t get it accomplished tonight.
Congrats to the Panthers. It’s get together time right here.
Thanks for following alongside all collection.
10:51 p.m. ET
We’ve 1:35 left to go and this place is totally bonkers.
The Oilers are throwing every thing they’ll at Sergei Bobrovsky however can’t rating.
Connor McDavid had a pleasant tip try proper in entrance with 2:40 left however missed the online.
The road of McDavid and Leon Draisaitl was out for a very long time, and now the Oilers name trip to get them relaxation for yet one more push.
10:47 p.m. ET
The followers within the decrease bowl have been just about standing this complete third interval, and actually, how may you sit down? This sport has all of it, and it’s nonetheless not determined with 3:29 to go.
Can the Oilers tie it? Can the Panthers maintain on? When do you pull Stuart Skinner if you’re the Oilers? Do all of the followers heading to the Elbo Room postgame realize it’s a cash-only place?
The Panthers are placing on some offensive stress, with Aleksander Barkov and Vladimir Tarasenko getting respectable photographs on purpose.
Now “Livin’ On a Prayer” by Bon Jovi is taking part in and even after it stops, all the enviornment is singing alongside. Will the Panthers or Oilers have their prayers answered?
10:41 p.m. ET
The Oilers preserve pushing and pushing, however time is winding down. There’s now 5:54 left within the third interval, and the Panthers nonetheless lead 2-1.
Sergei Bobrovsky, who regarded a bit shaky in Video games 4-6, is sharp tonight, with 20 saves to date.
It’s very tense in right here, with the followers able to get together however figuring out one purpose from Edmonton can change the entire complexion of this sport, this collection, this complete season.
10:37 p.m. ET
The Oilers practically tied it with a scramble in entrance, however Connor McDavid after which Zach Hyman can’t pull the set off with the puck close to their sticks and the online huge open.
It seems to be like Gustav Forsling made the play to take the puck off McDavid’s stick after which Hyman, who was on his knees, couldn’t get sufficient on his shot.
My goodness.
Don’t go anyplace.
A couple of minutes earlier than that scramble, Sam Reinhart of the Panthers had the prospect to just about finish this sport, however Leon Draisaitl made a great defensive play to maintain it a one-goal sport. Now, the Oilers want a purpose to tie the sport.
10:31 p.m. ET
We’ve 9:13 to play, and it’s desperation time for the Oilers.
Coach Kris Knoblauch simply had Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl on the ice on the identical time in an try to get a purpose, which is what they should tie this sport and stop the Panthers from successful the Cup.
One attention-grabbing stat for the Oilers: McDavid has zero factors and two photographs on purpose up to now two video games. Clearly, Florida centered on shutting him down.
There’s nonetheless a sentiment that even when Edmonton loses this sport, he may nonetheless be awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP, however that might be a bitter tablet for him to swallow if he can’t win the Cup.
The Oilers are attempting to make a push, forcing a number of icings from the Panthers, however once more, don’t have anything to indicate for it so far as a purpose.
10:23 p.m. ET
The Oilers dodged an enormous bullet on the finish of the facility play with Sam Bennett in some way getting the puck on his stick on their lonesome within the crease, however Stuart Skinner shut the door to maintain it a 2-1 sport.
The Florida energy play fails once more, and Edmonton nonetheless has an opportunity with below 14 minutes to play. It looks like rather more than a one-goal lead, however that’s all it’s.
The Panthers appear to have two gamers close to Connor McDavid each time he touches the puck, which is wise. You must determine we’re going to see a ton of McDavid within the final 12:52 of this sport.
The followers are chanting “Let’s Go Panthers,” and as every second ticks down, the joy grows, however so does the angst. This might be the longest 13 minutes within the lives of anybody related to the Panthers.
For the Oilers, it should most likely go too quick.
10:17 p.m. ET
The Oilers are attempting desperately to attain, possibly an excessive amount of. Evan Bouchard simply took a penalty for prime sticking, and Florida has an opportunity to construct its lead on an influence play that has not been excellent. A purpose right here may lock up the Cup with the best way this one goes.
The followers are chanting “Pores and skin-ner, Pores and skin-ner” at Stuart Skinner. I feel they stole that from Bart Simpson, who I’m positive has heckled his favourite principal.
10:12 p.m. ET
And what might be the ultimate interval of the 2023-24 NHL season is underway.
The Panthers are 20 minutes from the Stanley Cup. The Oilers want a purpose to maintain the season going.
What’s going to occur?
By the best way, are you able to identify the final group to win Recreation 7 of the Cup Last regardless of trailing within the third interval? That’s proper, the 1942 Toronto Maple Leafs, the final group to win a Cup Last after dropping the primary three video games.
Right here we go.
9:54 p.m. ET
We’ve one interval of regulation hockey left within the 2023-24 season, which is considerably arduous to consider, however right here we’re.
The Florida Panthers, who misplaced within the Cup Last final season, are 20 minutes away from successful the Cup for the primary time and stopping what would have been an epic collapse.
The Edmonton Oilers, who’ve had such a magical season, bouncing again time after time, want a purpose and have to cease Florida from scoring to maintain their season alive slightly longer.
9:49 p.m. ET
We’ve 1:24 left right here within the second, and it’s 2-1 Florida.
One purpose the Panthers misplaced Video games 4-6 was as a result of Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Reinhart had been considerably non-factors, however that’s not the case tonight. Verhaeghe has a purpose and an help, and Reinhart has what’s now the go-ahead purpose, coming at 15:11 of the second.
There’s a shovel break with 1:24 left within the second, this place is rocking, and the Oilers are in want of one thing optimistic. They’ve really performed a fairly sturdy second interval, however one breakdown and a purpose Stuart Skinner want to have again are the distinction.
There was only a T-shirt toss, however no signal of T-shirt man from Edmonton.
However Stanley C Panther is up on the seats getting the followers much more wound up than they’re with a 2-1 lead and the Stanley Cup 21:24 away.
9:42 p.m. ET
The Panthers take the lead on an innocent-looking wrist shot from Sam Reinhart with 4:49 left within the second. As nice as Stuart Skinner has been within the Last, that is one he has to cease.
SUNRISE, Fla. — Welcome to Recreation 7 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Last. After an 82-game common season and three rounds of playoffs, all of it got here down to at least one sport between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers. NHL.com Editor-in-Chief Invoice Value was at Amerant Financial institution Enviornment for this historic sport to supply all of the sights, sounds and highlights in our Recreation 7 stay weblog.
10:54 p.m. ET
And that’s it. The Florida Panthers are the 2023-24 Stanley Cup champions after a heart-stopping 2-1 win in Recreation 7 on Monday.
The Oilers gave all of it that they had, getting back from 3-0 within the collection, however couldn’t get it accomplished tonight.
Congrats to the Panthers. It’s get together time right here.
Thanks for following alongside all collection.
10:51 p.m. ET
We’ve 1:35 left to go and this place is totally bonkers.
The Oilers are throwing every thing they’ll at Sergei Bobrovsky however can’t rating.
Connor McDavid had a pleasant tip try proper in entrance with 2:40 left however missed the online.
The road of McDavid and Leon Draisaitl was out for a very long time, and now the Oilers name trip to get them relaxation for yet one more push.
10:47 p.m. ET
The followers within the decrease bowl have been just about standing this complete third interval, and actually, how may you sit down? This sport has all of it, and it’s nonetheless not determined with 3:29 to go.
Can the Oilers tie it? Can the Panthers maintain on? When do you pull Stuart Skinner if you’re the Oilers? Do all of the followers heading to the Elbo Room postgame realize it’s a cash-only place?
The Panthers are placing on some offensive stress, with Aleksander Barkov and Vladimir Tarasenko getting respectable photographs on purpose.
Now “Livin’ On a Prayer” by Bon Jovi is taking part in and even after it stops, all the enviornment is singing alongside. Will the Panthers or Oilers have their prayers answered?
10:41 p.m. ET
The Oilers preserve pushing and pushing, however time is winding down. There’s now 5:54 left within the third interval, and the Panthers nonetheless lead 2-1.
Sergei Bobrovsky, who regarded a bit shaky in Video games 4-6, is sharp tonight, with 20 saves to date.
It’s very tense in right here, with the followers able to get together however figuring out one purpose from Edmonton can change the entire complexion of this sport, this collection, this complete season.
10:37 p.m. ET
The Oilers practically tied it with a scramble in entrance, however Connor McDavid after which Zach Hyman can’t pull the set off with the puck close to their sticks and the online huge open.
It seems to be like Gustav Forsling made the play to take the puck off McDavid’s stick after which Hyman, who was on his knees, couldn’t get sufficient on his shot.
My goodness.
Don’t go anyplace.
A couple of minutes earlier than that scramble, Sam Reinhart of the Panthers had the prospect to just about finish this sport, however Leon Draisaitl made a great defensive play to maintain it a one-goal sport. Now, the Oilers want a purpose to tie the sport.
10:31 p.m. ET
We’ve 9:13 to play, and it’s desperation time for the Oilers.
Coach Kris Knoblauch simply had Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl on the ice on the identical time in an try to get a purpose, which is what they should tie this sport and stop the Panthers from successful the Cup.
One attention-grabbing stat for the Oilers: McDavid has zero factors and two photographs on purpose up to now two video games. Clearly, Florida centered on shutting him down.
There’s nonetheless a sentiment that even when Edmonton loses this sport, he may nonetheless be awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP, however that might be a bitter tablet for him to swallow if he can’t win the Cup.
The Oilers are attempting to make a push, forcing a number of icings from the Panthers, however once more, don’t have anything to indicate for it so far as a purpose.
10:23 p.m. ET
The Oilers dodged an enormous bullet on the finish of the facility play with Sam Bennett in some way getting the puck on his stick on their lonesome within the crease, however Stuart Skinner shut the door to maintain it a 2-1 sport.
The Florida energy play fails once more, and Edmonton nonetheless has an opportunity with below 14 minutes to play. It looks like rather more than a one-goal lead, however that’s all it’s.
The Panthers appear to have two gamers close to Connor McDavid each time he touches the puck, which is wise. You must determine we’re going to see a ton of McDavid within the final 12:52 of this sport.
The followers are chanting “Let’s Go Panthers,” and as every second ticks down, the joy grows, however so does the angst. This might be the longest 13 minutes within the lives of anybody related to the Panthers.
For the Oilers, it should most likely go too quick.
10:17 p.m. ET
The Oilers are attempting desperately to attain, possibly an excessive amount of. Evan Bouchard simply took a penalty for prime sticking, and Florida has an opportunity to construct its lead on an influence play that has not been excellent. A purpose right here may lock up the Cup with the best way this one goes.
The followers are chanting “Pores and skin-ner, Pores and skin-ner” at Stuart Skinner. I feel they stole that from Bart Simpson, who I’m positive has heckled his favourite principal.
10:12 p.m. ET
And what might be the ultimate interval of the 2023-24 NHL season is underway.
The Panthers are 20 minutes from the Stanley Cup. The Oilers want a purpose to maintain the season going.
What’s going to occur?
By the best way, are you able to identify the final group to win Recreation 7 of the Cup Last regardless of trailing within the third interval? That’s proper, the 1942 Toronto Maple Leafs, the final group to win a Cup Last after dropping the primary three video games.
Right here we go.
9:54 p.m. ET
We’ve one interval of regulation hockey left within the 2023-24 season, which is considerably arduous to consider, however right here we’re.
The Florida Panthers, who misplaced within the Cup Last final season, are 20 minutes away from successful the Cup for the primary time and stopping what would have been an epic collapse.
The Edmonton Oilers, who’ve had such a magical season, bouncing again time after time, want a purpose and have to cease Florida from scoring to maintain their season alive slightly longer.
9:49 p.m. ET
We’ve 1:24 left right here within the second, and it’s 2-1 Florida.
One purpose the Panthers misplaced Video games 4-6 was as a result of Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Reinhart had been considerably non-factors, however that’s not the case tonight. Verhaeghe has a purpose and an help, and Reinhart has what’s now the go-ahead purpose, coming at 15:11 of the second.
There’s a shovel break with 1:24 left within the second, this place is rocking, and the Oilers are in want of one thing optimistic. They’ve really performed a fairly sturdy second interval, however one breakdown and a purpose Stuart Skinner want to have again are the distinction.
There was only a T-shirt toss, however no signal of T-shirt man from Edmonton.
However Stanley C Panther is up on the seats getting the followers much more wound up than they’re with a 2-1 lead and the Stanley Cup 21:24 away.
9:42 p.m. ET
The Panthers take the lead on an innocent-looking wrist shot from Sam Reinhart with 4:49 left within the second. As nice as Stuart Skinner has been within the Last, that is one he has to cease.
SUNRISE, Fla. — Welcome to Recreation 7 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Last. After an 82-game common season and three rounds of playoffs, all of it got here down to at least one sport between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers. NHL.com Editor-in-Chief Invoice Value was at Amerant Financial institution Enviornment for this historic sport to supply all of the sights, sounds and highlights in our Recreation 7 stay weblog.
10:54 p.m. ET
And that’s it. The Florida Panthers are the 2023-24 Stanley Cup champions after a heart-stopping 2-1 win in Recreation 7 on Monday.
The Oilers gave all of it that they had, getting back from 3-0 within the collection, however couldn’t get it accomplished tonight.
Congrats to the Panthers. It’s get together time right here.
Thanks for following alongside all collection.
10:51 p.m. ET
We’ve 1:35 left to go and this place is totally bonkers.
The Oilers are throwing every thing they’ll at Sergei Bobrovsky however can’t rating.
Connor McDavid had a pleasant tip try proper in entrance with 2:40 left however missed the online.
The road of McDavid and Leon Draisaitl was out for a very long time, and now the Oilers name trip to get them relaxation for yet one more push.
10:47 p.m. ET
The followers within the decrease bowl have been just about standing this complete third interval, and actually, how may you sit down? This sport has all of it, and it’s nonetheless not determined with 3:29 to go.
Can the Oilers tie it? Can the Panthers maintain on? When do you pull Stuart Skinner if you’re the Oilers? Do all of the followers heading to the Elbo Room postgame realize it’s a cash-only place?
The Panthers are placing on some offensive stress, with Aleksander Barkov and Vladimir Tarasenko getting respectable photographs on purpose.
Now “Livin’ On a Prayer” by Bon Jovi is taking part in and even after it stops, all the enviornment is singing alongside. Will the Panthers or Oilers have their prayers answered?
10:41 p.m. ET
The Oilers preserve pushing and pushing, however time is winding down. There’s now 5:54 left within the third interval, and the Panthers nonetheless lead 2-1.
Sergei Bobrovsky, who regarded a bit shaky in Video games 4-6, is sharp tonight, with 20 saves to date.
It’s very tense in right here, with the followers able to get together however figuring out one purpose from Edmonton can change the entire complexion of this sport, this collection, this complete season.
10:37 p.m. ET
The Oilers practically tied it with a scramble in entrance, however Connor McDavid after which Zach Hyman can’t pull the set off with the puck close to their sticks and the online huge open.
It seems to be like Gustav Forsling made the play to take the puck off McDavid’s stick after which Hyman, who was on his knees, couldn’t get sufficient on his shot.
My goodness.
Don’t go anyplace.
A couple of minutes earlier than that scramble, Sam Reinhart of the Panthers had the prospect to just about finish this sport, however Leon Draisaitl made a great defensive play to maintain it a one-goal sport. Now, the Oilers want a purpose to tie the sport.
10:31 p.m. ET
We’ve 9:13 to play, and it’s desperation time for the Oilers.
Coach Kris Knoblauch simply had Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl on the ice on the identical time in an try to get a purpose, which is what they should tie this sport and stop the Panthers from successful the Cup.
One attention-grabbing stat for the Oilers: McDavid has zero factors and two photographs on purpose up to now two video games. Clearly, Florida centered on shutting him down.
There’s nonetheless a sentiment that even when Edmonton loses this sport, he may nonetheless be awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP, however that might be a bitter tablet for him to swallow if he can’t win the Cup.
The Oilers are attempting to make a push, forcing a number of icings from the Panthers, however once more, don’t have anything to indicate for it so far as a purpose.
10:23 p.m. ET
The Oilers dodged an enormous bullet on the finish of the facility play with Sam Bennett in some way getting the puck on his stick on their lonesome within the crease, however Stuart Skinner shut the door to maintain it a 2-1 sport.
The Florida energy play fails once more, and Edmonton nonetheless has an opportunity with below 14 minutes to play. It looks like rather more than a one-goal lead, however that’s all it’s.
The Panthers appear to have two gamers close to Connor McDavid each time he touches the puck, which is wise. You must determine we’re going to see a ton of McDavid within the final 12:52 of this sport.
The followers are chanting “Let’s Go Panthers,” and as every second ticks down, the joy grows, however so does the angst. This might be the longest 13 minutes within the lives of anybody related to the Panthers.
For the Oilers, it should most likely go too quick.
10:17 p.m. ET
The Oilers are attempting desperately to attain, possibly an excessive amount of. Evan Bouchard simply took a penalty for prime sticking, and Florida has an opportunity to construct its lead on an influence play that has not been excellent. A purpose right here may lock up the Cup with the best way this one goes.
The followers are chanting “Pores and skin-ner, Pores and skin-ner” at Stuart Skinner. I feel they stole that from Bart Simpson, who I’m positive has heckled his favourite principal.
10:12 p.m. ET
And what might be the ultimate interval of the 2023-24 NHL season is underway.
The Panthers are 20 minutes from the Stanley Cup. The Oilers want a purpose to maintain the season going.
What’s going to occur?
By the best way, are you able to identify the final group to win Recreation 7 of the Cup Last regardless of trailing within the third interval? That’s proper, the 1942 Toronto Maple Leafs, the final group to win a Cup Last after dropping the primary three video games.
Right here we go.
9:54 p.m. ET
We’ve one interval of regulation hockey left within the 2023-24 season, which is considerably arduous to consider, however right here we’re.
The Florida Panthers, who misplaced within the Cup Last final season, are 20 minutes away from successful the Cup for the primary time and stopping what would have been an epic collapse.
The Edmonton Oilers, who’ve had such a magical season, bouncing again time after time, want a purpose and have to cease Florida from scoring to maintain their season alive slightly longer.
9:49 p.m. ET
We’ve 1:24 left right here within the second, and it’s 2-1 Florida.
One purpose the Panthers misplaced Video games 4-6 was as a result of Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Reinhart had been considerably non-factors, however that’s not the case tonight. Verhaeghe has a purpose and an help, and Reinhart has what’s now the go-ahead purpose, coming at 15:11 of the second.
There’s a shovel break with 1:24 left within the second, this place is rocking, and the Oilers are in want of one thing optimistic. They’ve really performed a fairly sturdy second interval, however one breakdown and a purpose Stuart Skinner want to have again are the distinction.
There was only a T-shirt toss, however no signal of T-shirt man from Edmonton.
However Stanley C Panther is up on the seats getting the followers much more wound up than they’re with a 2-1 lead and the Stanley Cup 21:24 away.
9:42 p.m. ET
The Panthers take the lead on an innocent-looking wrist shot from Sam Reinhart with 4:49 left within the second. As nice as Stuart Skinner has been within the Last, that is one he has to cease.
SUNRISE, Fla. — Welcome to Recreation 7 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Last. After an 82-game common season and three rounds of playoffs, all of it got here down to at least one sport between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers. NHL.com Editor-in-Chief Invoice Value was at Amerant Financial institution Enviornment for this historic sport to supply all of the sights, sounds and highlights in our Recreation 7 stay weblog.
10:54 p.m. ET
And that’s it. The Florida Panthers are the 2023-24 Stanley Cup champions after a heart-stopping 2-1 win in Recreation 7 on Monday.
The Oilers gave all of it that they had, getting back from 3-0 within the collection, however couldn’t get it accomplished tonight.
Congrats to the Panthers. It’s get together time right here.
Thanks for following alongside all collection.
10:51 p.m. ET
We’ve 1:35 left to go and this place is totally bonkers.
The Oilers are throwing every thing they’ll at Sergei Bobrovsky however can’t rating.
Connor McDavid had a pleasant tip try proper in entrance with 2:40 left however missed the online.
The road of McDavid and Leon Draisaitl was out for a very long time, and now the Oilers name trip to get them relaxation for yet one more push.
10:47 p.m. ET
The followers within the decrease bowl have been just about standing this complete third interval, and actually, how may you sit down? This sport has all of it, and it’s nonetheless not determined with 3:29 to go.
Can the Oilers tie it? Can the Panthers maintain on? When do you pull Stuart Skinner if you’re the Oilers? Do all of the followers heading to the Elbo Room postgame realize it’s a cash-only place?
The Panthers are placing on some offensive stress, with Aleksander Barkov and Vladimir Tarasenko getting respectable photographs on purpose.
Now “Livin’ On a Prayer” by Bon Jovi is taking part in and even after it stops, all the enviornment is singing alongside. Will the Panthers or Oilers have their prayers answered?
10:41 p.m. ET
The Oilers preserve pushing and pushing, however time is winding down. There’s now 5:54 left within the third interval, and the Panthers nonetheless lead 2-1.
Sergei Bobrovsky, who regarded a bit shaky in Video games 4-6, is sharp tonight, with 20 saves to date.
It’s very tense in right here, with the followers able to get together however figuring out one purpose from Edmonton can change the entire complexion of this sport, this collection, this complete season.
10:37 p.m. ET
The Oilers practically tied it with a scramble in entrance, however Connor McDavid after which Zach Hyman can’t pull the set off with the puck close to their sticks and the online huge open.
It seems to be like Gustav Forsling made the play to take the puck off McDavid’s stick after which Hyman, who was on his knees, couldn’t get sufficient on his shot.
My goodness.
Don’t go anyplace.
A couple of minutes earlier than that scramble, Sam Reinhart of the Panthers had the prospect to just about finish this sport, however Leon Draisaitl made a great defensive play to maintain it a one-goal sport. Now, the Oilers want a purpose to tie the sport.
10:31 p.m. ET
We’ve 9:13 to play, and it’s desperation time for the Oilers.
Coach Kris Knoblauch simply had Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl on the ice on the identical time in an try to get a purpose, which is what they should tie this sport and stop the Panthers from successful the Cup.
One attention-grabbing stat for the Oilers: McDavid has zero factors and two photographs on purpose up to now two video games. Clearly, Florida centered on shutting him down.
There’s nonetheless a sentiment that even when Edmonton loses this sport, he may nonetheless be awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP, however that might be a bitter tablet for him to swallow if he can’t win the Cup.
The Oilers are attempting to make a push, forcing a number of icings from the Panthers, however once more, don’t have anything to indicate for it so far as a purpose.
10:23 p.m. ET
The Oilers dodged an enormous bullet on the finish of the facility play with Sam Bennett in some way getting the puck on his stick on their lonesome within the crease, however Stuart Skinner shut the door to maintain it a 2-1 sport.
The Florida energy play fails once more, and Edmonton nonetheless has an opportunity with below 14 minutes to play. It looks like rather more than a one-goal lead, however that’s all it’s.
The Panthers appear to have two gamers close to Connor McDavid each time he touches the puck, which is wise. You must determine we’re going to see a ton of McDavid within the final 12:52 of this sport.
The followers are chanting “Let’s Go Panthers,” and as every second ticks down, the joy grows, however so does the angst. This might be the longest 13 minutes within the lives of anybody related to the Panthers.
For the Oilers, it should most likely go too quick.
10:17 p.m. ET
The Oilers are attempting desperately to attain, possibly an excessive amount of. Evan Bouchard simply took a penalty for prime sticking, and Florida has an opportunity to construct its lead on an influence play that has not been excellent. A purpose right here may lock up the Cup with the best way this one goes.
The followers are chanting “Pores and skin-ner, Pores and skin-ner” at Stuart Skinner. I feel they stole that from Bart Simpson, who I’m positive has heckled his favourite principal.
10:12 p.m. ET
And what might be the ultimate interval of the 2023-24 NHL season is underway.
The Panthers are 20 minutes from the Stanley Cup. The Oilers want a purpose to maintain the season going.
What’s going to occur?
By the best way, are you able to identify the final group to win Recreation 7 of the Cup Last regardless of trailing within the third interval? That’s proper, the 1942 Toronto Maple Leafs, the final group to win a Cup Last after dropping the primary three video games.
Right here we go.
9:54 p.m. ET
We’ve one interval of regulation hockey left within the 2023-24 season, which is considerably arduous to consider, however right here we’re.
The Florida Panthers, who misplaced within the Cup Last final season, are 20 minutes away from successful the Cup for the primary time and stopping what would have been an epic collapse.
The Edmonton Oilers, who’ve had such a magical season, bouncing again time after time, want a purpose and have to cease Florida from scoring to maintain their season alive slightly longer.
9:49 p.m. ET
We’ve 1:24 left right here within the second, and it’s 2-1 Florida.
One purpose the Panthers misplaced Video games 4-6 was as a result of Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Reinhart had been considerably non-factors, however that’s not the case tonight. Verhaeghe has a purpose and an help, and Reinhart has what’s now the go-ahead purpose, coming at 15:11 of the second.
There’s a shovel break with 1:24 left within the second, this place is rocking, and the Oilers are in want of one thing optimistic. They’ve really performed a fairly sturdy second interval, however one breakdown and a purpose Stuart Skinner want to have again are the distinction.
There was only a T-shirt toss, however no signal of T-shirt man from Edmonton.
However Stanley C Panther is up on the seats getting the followers much more wound up than they’re with a 2-1 lead and the Stanley Cup 21:24 away.
9:42 p.m. ET
The Panthers take the lead on an innocent-looking wrist shot from Sam Reinhart with 4:49 left within the second. As nice as Stuart Skinner has been within the Last, that is one he has to cease.
SUNRISE, Fla. — Welcome to Recreation 7 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Last. After an 82-game common season and three rounds of playoffs, all of it got here down to at least one sport between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers. NHL.com Editor-in-Chief Invoice Value was at Amerant Financial institution Enviornment for this historic sport to supply all of the sights, sounds and highlights in our Recreation 7 stay weblog.
10:54 p.m. ET
And that’s it. The Florida Panthers are the 2023-24 Stanley Cup champions after a heart-stopping 2-1 win in Recreation 7 on Monday.
The Oilers gave all of it that they had, getting back from 3-0 within the collection, however couldn’t get it accomplished tonight.
Congrats to the Panthers. It’s get together time right here.
Thanks for following alongside all collection.
10:51 p.m. ET
We’ve 1:35 left to go and this place is totally bonkers.
The Oilers are throwing every thing they’ll at Sergei Bobrovsky however can’t rating.
Connor McDavid had a pleasant tip try proper in entrance with 2:40 left however missed the online.
The road of McDavid and Leon Draisaitl was out for a very long time, and now the Oilers name trip to get them relaxation for yet one more push.
10:47 p.m. ET
The followers within the decrease bowl have been just about standing this complete third interval, and actually, how may you sit down? This sport has all of it, and it’s nonetheless not determined with 3:29 to go.
Can the Oilers tie it? Can the Panthers maintain on? When do you pull Stuart Skinner if you’re the Oilers? Do all of the followers heading to the Elbo Room postgame realize it’s a cash-only place?
The Panthers are placing on some offensive stress, with Aleksander Barkov and Vladimir Tarasenko getting respectable photographs on purpose.
Now “Livin’ On a Prayer” by Bon Jovi is taking part in and even after it stops, all the enviornment is singing alongside. Will the Panthers or Oilers have their prayers answered?
10:41 p.m. ET
The Oilers preserve pushing and pushing, however time is winding down. There’s now 5:54 left within the third interval, and the Panthers nonetheless lead 2-1.
Sergei Bobrovsky, who regarded a bit shaky in Video games 4-6, is sharp tonight, with 20 saves to date.
It’s very tense in right here, with the followers able to get together however figuring out one purpose from Edmonton can change the entire complexion of this sport, this collection, this complete season.
10:37 p.m. ET
The Oilers practically tied it with a scramble in entrance, however Connor McDavid after which Zach Hyman can’t pull the set off with the puck close to their sticks and the online huge open.
It seems to be like Gustav Forsling made the play to take the puck off McDavid’s stick after which Hyman, who was on his knees, couldn’t get sufficient on his shot.
My goodness.
Don’t go anyplace.
A couple of minutes earlier than that scramble, Sam Reinhart of the Panthers had the prospect to just about finish this sport, however Leon Draisaitl made a great defensive play to maintain it a one-goal sport. Now, the Oilers want a purpose to tie the sport.
10:31 p.m. ET
We’ve 9:13 to play, and it’s desperation time for the Oilers.
Coach Kris Knoblauch simply had Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl on the ice on the identical time in an try to get a purpose, which is what they should tie this sport and stop the Panthers from successful the Cup.
One attention-grabbing stat for the Oilers: McDavid has zero factors and two photographs on purpose up to now two video games. Clearly, Florida centered on shutting him down.
There’s nonetheless a sentiment that even when Edmonton loses this sport, he may nonetheless be awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP, however that might be a bitter tablet for him to swallow if he can’t win the Cup.
The Oilers are attempting to make a push, forcing a number of icings from the Panthers, however once more, don’t have anything to indicate for it so far as a purpose.
10:23 p.m. ET
The Oilers dodged an enormous bullet on the finish of the facility play with Sam Bennett in some way getting the puck on his stick on their lonesome within the crease, however Stuart Skinner shut the door to maintain it a 2-1 sport.
The Florida energy play fails once more, and Edmonton nonetheless has an opportunity with below 14 minutes to play. It looks like rather more than a one-goal lead, however that’s all it’s.
The Panthers appear to have two gamers close to Connor McDavid each time he touches the puck, which is wise. You must determine we’re going to see a ton of McDavid within the final 12:52 of this sport.
The followers are chanting “Let’s Go Panthers,” and as every second ticks down, the joy grows, however so does the angst. This might be the longest 13 minutes within the lives of anybody related to the Panthers.
For the Oilers, it should most likely go too quick.
10:17 p.m. ET
The Oilers are attempting desperately to attain, possibly an excessive amount of. Evan Bouchard simply took a penalty for prime sticking, and Florida has an opportunity to construct its lead on an influence play that has not been excellent. A purpose right here may lock up the Cup with the best way this one goes.
The followers are chanting “Pores and skin-ner, Pores and skin-ner” at Stuart Skinner. I feel they stole that from Bart Simpson, who I’m positive has heckled his favourite principal.
10:12 p.m. ET
And what might be the ultimate interval of the 2023-24 NHL season is underway.
The Panthers are 20 minutes from the Stanley Cup. The Oilers want a purpose to maintain the season going.
What’s going to occur?
By the best way, are you able to identify the final group to win Recreation 7 of the Cup Last regardless of trailing within the third interval? That’s proper, the 1942 Toronto Maple Leafs, the final group to win a Cup Last after dropping the primary three video games.
Right here we go.
9:54 p.m. ET
We’ve one interval of regulation hockey left within the 2023-24 season, which is considerably arduous to consider, however right here we’re.
The Florida Panthers, who misplaced within the Cup Last final season, are 20 minutes away from successful the Cup for the primary time and stopping what would have been an epic collapse.
The Edmonton Oilers, who’ve had such a magical season, bouncing again time after time, want a purpose and have to cease Florida from scoring to maintain their season alive slightly longer.
9:49 p.m. ET
We’ve 1:24 left right here within the second, and it’s 2-1 Florida.
One purpose the Panthers misplaced Video games 4-6 was as a result of Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Reinhart had been considerably non-factors, however that’s not the case tonight. Verhaeghe has a purpose and an help, and Reinhart has what’s now the go-ahead purpose, coming at 15:11 of the second.
There’s a shovel break with 1:24 left within the second, this place is rocking, and the Oilers are in want of one thing optimistic. They’ve really performed a fairly sturdy second interval, however one breakdown and a purpose Stuart Skinner want to have again are the distinction.
There was only a T-shirt toss, however no signal of T-shirt man from Edmonton.
However Stanley C Panther is up on the seats getting the followers much more wound up than they’re with a 2-1 lead and the Stanley Cup 21:24 away.
9:42 p.m. ET
The Panthers take the lead on an innocent-looking wrist shot from Sam Reinhart with 4:49 left within the second. As nice as Stuart Skinner has been within the Last, that is one he has to cease.