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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Two consecutive losses to the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final prompted the Edmonton Oilers to make a series of changes for Game 4 on Thursday night. In at forward is Jeff Skinner, replacing Viktor Arvidsson, and on defense Troy Stecher takes John Klingberg's place after some rough performances so far in the series.

Following a dominant Panthers win in Game 3, Connor McDavid and the Oilers need to bounce back strong on the road in Game 4 to avoid falling into a 3-1 hole.