The Edmonton Oilers seem to be taking a page out of Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice’s playbook from the 2024 Stanley Cup Final when the Panthers hit everything that moved and eventually wore the Oilers down to the point that they had nothing left in Game 7.

However, chemistry is an important consideration, as the Oilers have won the last game and three of their last four with the same lineup.

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The Edmonton Oilers remain as Canada’s last hope to bring the Stanley Cup north this season following the Toronto Maple Leafs’ elimination on Sunday night at the hands of the Florida Panthers.

For several years running, there have been whispers (some louder than others) suggesting the Edmonton Oilers can be distracted from winning games with rugged play and heavy hits. It’s a criticism that arises specifically when discussing defensive retrievals and outlets after opponents dump the puck in and race for possession.

Other blog vanished but I had written in it about the pros and cons about facing either the Stars or the Jets. We now know that the Oilers opponent in the Western Conference Finals will once again be the Dallas Stars.

The Edmonton Oilers are once again putting their hope in questionable goaltending in their quest for the 2025 Stanley Cup. The regular season starter, Stuart Sk