Oilers one win away from history after pushing Stanley Cup final to seventh game

If the Edmonton Oilers can show off their trademark resilience just one more time, they will make Stanley Cup history.

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Since then the Cup has lived in such non-traditional markets as Tampa, Fla., Los Angeles, Dallas, Raleigh, N.C., and Las Vegas.

Edmonton has a golden opportunity to bring the Stanley Cup home, but the job is not done. The Panthers will be looking to respond on home ice when the teams meet Monday in Game 7.

Six Canadian teams have advanced to the final but failed to break the curse since the 1992-93 Habs hoisted the Cup. Four of those finals have gone the distance, including Edmonton’s seven-game loss to Carolina in 2006.

Edmonton Oilers Ryan McLeod (71) celebrates his empty net goal with teammate Warren Foegele (37) against the Florida Panthers during third period game 6 action of the NHL Stanley Cup final on Friday, June 21, 2024 in Edmonton. Greg Southam-Postmedia Photo by Greg Southam /Greg Southam

An Edmonton victory Monday will give the franchise its sixth Stanley Cup, but first since a Mark Messier-led team in 1990.

The Oilers enjoyed a dynasty in the 1980s when Gretzky led a talent-rich team to four Cups in five seasons.

The only team to win the Stanley Cup after falling into a 3-0 deficit is the 1941-42 Toronto Maple Leafs.

Edmonton Oilers’ Warren Foegele (37) celebrates a goal against the Florida Panthers during first-period Game 6 action of the NHL Stanley Cup final in Edmonton, Friday, June 21, 2024. Photo by JASON FRANSON /THE CANADIAN PRESS

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