Florida Panthers Look to Clinch Stanley Cup as Edmonton Oilers Ramp Up Efforts

Monday, June 17th, 2024

The Florida Panthers missed their opportunity to clinch the Stanley Cup during Game 4 against the Edmonton Oilers. This experience, however, might be beneficial for their future success.

Carter Verhaeghe, a winger, feels that the team is less anxious after going through Game 4. The presence of the Stanley Cup in the building isn't diverting their focus from playing well.

The Oilers extended the series to Game 5 by securing an 8-1 victory in Game 4.

Coach Paul Maurice admits the mental strain of knowing the Stanley Cup is within reach. Forward Evan Rodrigues thinks the Panthers were unprepared for the intensity from the Oilers in Game 4.

With seven goals scored against Sergei Bobrovsky over the last three periods, the Oilers now have increased confidence and feel they understand how to defeat him.

The Panthers continue to believe in Bobrovsky's abilities, but the Oilers are set on maintaining their current form.

Notably, the Oilers are one of nine teams in NHL history to push a best-of-7 Stanley Cup Final beyond a 3-0 deficit. Despite this, the Panthers are still considered favorites, even with the Oilers' perseverance.

Coach Maurice stresses that playoffs offer no comfort, and that every win or loss is hard-earned.

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