Stanley Cup Final Game 4 Live Blog: Panthers vs. Oilers
EDMONTON -- Welcome to Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. The Edmonton Oilers kept their championship hopes alive by defeating the Florida Panthers 8-1, sending the series back to Florida for Game 5 on Tuesday. Bill Price was there to capture all the sights, sounds, and highlights from Rogers Place.
That’s a wrap from Edmonton. The Oilers dominated the Panthers 8-1 to secure their first win of the series, moving the Final back to Florida for Game 5 on Tuesday.
Connor McDavid had an incredible night with a goal and three assists, finishing with fans chanting “We Want the Cup.”
We’ll see what happens. See you in Florida on Tuesday. Thanks for following along.
To bring the night full circle, “Man, I Feel Like A Woman” by Shania Twain, who kicked off the night with a free concert outside, is playing.
Under five minutes to go, and the arena is electric. The Oilers just made it 8-1 with two quick goals—first from Dylan Holloway, then from Ryan McLeod. Holloway’s goal gave McDavid his 32nd assist, setting the NHL record for most in a single postseason, surpassing Wayne Gretzky.
Stuart Skinner, the Oilers' unsung hero, has made 32 saves, including a dazzling one against Matthew Tkachuk.
Tonight's 50/50 prize is a staggering $14 million. Half goes to the Oilers charity fund.
Less than nine minutes to play, and we’re likely heading back to Florida for Game 5 on Tuesday.
The Panthers couldn’t capitalize on a power play, and the Oilers didn’t score on theirs either. Darnell Nurse took a cross-checking penalty, showing the Panthers' physical play may set the tone for Game 5.
Former Oiler Fernando Pisani is in the crowd, and the fans are going wild.
Shout by the Isley Brothers is playing, and the crowd is in full party mode.
The Panthers missed a chance to get back in the game early in the third period. Edmonton still leads 6-1 with under 16 minutes left.
Stuart Skinner continues to perform well with 25 saves.
The Oilers are gaining confidence with every shift, and the fans are absolutely loving it.
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The third period is about to start, and the Oilers are in control with a 6-1 lead.
We’ll see how each team handles the rest of the game. The Panthers are known for their physical play, so things might get interesting.
The Oilers’ big stars—Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Zach Hyman, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins—have stepped up tonight.
Two periods down, and the Oilers lead 6-1. They are 20 minutes away from forcing Game 5 in Florida on Tuesday.
Connor McDavid tied Wayne Gretzky’s single-postseason assist record with his 31st assist.
The fans are incredibly fired up, with guys dressed as characters from “Talladega Nights” and everyone singing along to ABBA’s “Mama Mia.”
The 50/50 prize is now $9 million. Amazing.
The fans are chanting “We Want 7," with the Oilers up 6-1 late in the second period.
Connor McDavid has three points, and Leon Draisaitl has two for Edmonton. Aaron Ekblad is minus-3 for Florida.
The Oilers’ offense, which was quiet through three games, is on fire tonight.
Zach Hyman scored a 5-on-3 goal after Leon Draisaitl’s shot, making it 6-1.
Matthew Tkachuk and Sam Bennett were penalized after a scrum, resulting in Edmonton’s 5-on-3 power play.
The arena is singing along to Bon Jovi’s “It’s My Life.” It’s a full-blown party here.
Halfway through Game 4, and it feels like we’re heading back to Florida for Game 5.
Connor McDavid hit the post on a power play, causing the steam cannons behind the net to go off.
The Panthers’ Oliver Ekman-Larsson got a slashing penalty, leading to McDavid’s post-hitting power play.
The Oilers are buzzing, leading 5-1 after Darnell Nurse scored on a wrist shot, leading to Sergei Bobrovsky being pulled from the game. Anthony Stolarz is now in net for Florida.
The Oilers’ confidence is evident, and the fans are making "Florida man" jokes on the scoreboard.
Paul Bissonnette and Ryan Whitney were shown in the crowd, with Bissonnette taking his shirt off.
Connor McDavid scored his first goal of the Final, making it 4-1 Edmonton just 1:13 into the second period.
Warren Foegele set up the play, leading to McDavid's goal.
Fans mockingly cheered Sergei Bobrovsky after the goal.
It’s freezing in the press box, but we’ll be back in Florida’s 90-degree weather soon.
The Oilers lead 3-1 after the first period, with plenty of time left for the Panthers to make a comeback.
The atmosphere in Rogers Place is electric, despite the Oilers being down 3-0 in the series.
First period done, and the Oilers lead 3-1. The Panthers are outshooting the Oilers 14-10.
The Oilers needed this strong start to keep their hopes alive.
Dylan Holloway scored on a pass from Leon Draisaitl, making it 3-1 Oilers.
The crowd went wild after introducing former Oiler Zack Kassian.
Despite the Panthers' resilience, the Oilers are holding strong.
Vladimir Tarasenko scored for the Panthers, cutting the Oilers’ lead to 2-1.
Stuart Skinner made a crucial save against Carter Verhaeghe.
The Oilers’ Drum and Brass Crew played “The Hockey Song,” lifting the crowd’s spirits.
The Oilers extended their lead to 2-0 with Adam Henrique scoring on a deflection from Mattias Janmark.
Sergei Bobrovsky held off the Oilers' power play, but they scored soon after.
The fans are showing their support with creative signs and costumes.
The Oilers opened the scoring with a short-handed goal by Mattias Janmark after the Panthers hit the post twice.
The fans are vocal, expressing their displeasure with the refs early on.
Sam Bennett returned after appearing injured from a tripping call on Darnell Nurse.
Anthems are over, and the game is on.
The crowd is ready, and the “Let’s Go Oilers” chants are deafening.
The “Let’s Go Oilers” chant has started, and the players haven’t even hit the ice yet.
Connor McDavid’s message on the video board: “Just keep cheering. It’s not over until it’s over.”
Starting lineups:
- Panthers: Sam Reinhart, Evan Rodrigues, Aleksander Barkov, Brandon Montour, Niko Mikkola, Sergei Bobrovsky.
- Oilers: Mattias Janmark, Connor Brown, Adam Henrique, Evan Bouchard, Mattias Ekholm, Stuart Skinner.
Edmonton’s players walk past a bar after warmups, high-fiving kids.
Corey Perry, playing in his fifth Stanley Cup Final, received cheers as he left the ice.
The organ player played “C’mon Get Happy” to keep spirits high.
Teams are warming up. Evander Kane is out, Corey Perry and Sam Carrick are in.
Despite the potential end of the NHL season tonight, the Oilers and their fans remain hopeful.
Edmonton fans rally around their team, with jerseys seen everywhere.
Shania Twain played a free outdoor concert to rally the Oilers and their fans before Game 4.
The Oilers and their fans believe they can still win the Stanley Cup.
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