Florida Panthers defeat the Edmonton Oilers 4-3, and are your 2024 Stanley Cup Champions!

[Emotive]

As an oilers fan born in the 90s this is only the second time I've been able to witness my team make it to the finals. Losing in game 7 both times is gut wrenching. But it was a hell of a series and when Florida went up 3-0 I never imagined the Oilers would force a game 7. Close series that came down to 1 goal.
Congrats Panthers fans

 

[MVP of West Hollywd]

I feel the difference in the end was goalie talent. Skinner could have stopped that one.

 

[Section 104]

Retread coach goes to Florida and in two years has two Stanley Cup finals and one Stanley Cup victory with a goalie that takes up a huge chunk of the salary cap. Score one for the old boys club.Just like we all predicted would happen here in this forum. Well, almost all..I sure didn’t

 

[Hockeyville USA]

You all let other people affect your emotional state way too much.

Or I get annoyed when people/media overhype teams/players before they've won Cups

 

[pb1300]

All these players for this non-traditional, Sun Belt team, disrespecting the trophy the way they are. Taking it into the Atlantic Ocean, and swimming with it, celebrating it with fans who dont deserve to touch it! The audacity!

HAHAHHAHAHA SUCK IT!

 

[Pure West]

I wasn't able to watch every game but that was a great series! Congrats to the Panthers, in a very tight series that came down to the wire they seemed like they had just a little teeny tiny bit better contributions from the entire lineup that fell in line and grinded out that extra win. Some of the reclamation projects they have found have been remarkable, not least of all Paul Maurice who I didn't really believe was a great coach before this.

 

[robertocarlos]

Oilers gonna be one of the many teams to lose one, before winning one.
Its happened to better teams than theirs.
But they'll get their cup.

They won't even make the playoffs next year. Just like I predicted this year.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

I feel the difference in the end was goalie talent. Skinner could have stopped that one.

I disagree.
I thought Skinner had little chance on either goal. The second one Kulak backed right into the net and screened him giving Reinhart a lane right into the slot. I thought both he and Bob played well. The difference was that Florida completely shut down the two Edmonton superstars. Just a clinic on defensive play all game.

 

[crowi]

I feel the difference in the end was goalie talent. Skinner could have stopped that one.

Skinner played well enough. Offense failed Oilers more than anything.

 

[nuxnux1]

Lol Edmonton fans talking conspiracy theories

 

[BowB4Bolts]

Credit to ESPN for showing the entire Cup raising ceremony. NBC would always end the broadcast after only 8 or so players and force you to switch to another channel to see the rest of it.

Credit to ESPN for not cutting away every 30 seconds for a Labron/bronny update and/or the latest on Dak Prescott.

 

[CaptainScrewy]

Too many Oiler fans acting like they are a shoe in for the Cup next year, so many things have to break right for them, and more than most teams they are one injury away from being a bottom 10 team in the league. As constructed, I don't think they'd even be top 5 favorite to come out of the west next season.

 

[T REX]

So McDavid only had 1 point in 4 SCF losses?

Is that accurate? With a YUGE oh-fer in games 6 & 7?

He did not deserve the CS. Broke records? How many more games than Gretz?

 

[Sasha Orlov]

Too many Oiler fans acting like they are a shoe in for the Cup next year, so many things have to break right for them, and more than most teams they are one injury away from being a bottom 10 team in the league. As constructed, I don't think they'd even be top 5 favorite to come out of the west next season.

Who is acting like that?
How can you say “as constructed” they’re not a favorite? They just went to game 7 of the Finals and lost by one goal

Makes zero sense

 

[CaptainScrewy]

Who is acting like that?
How can you say “as constructed” they’re not a favorite? They just went to game 7 of the Finals and lost by one goal

Makes zero sense

Because next year is a new season?? By your same logic they were one bounce away from losing in the second round against a backup goalie. It's just hilarious to me how confident Oiler fans are.

 

[Sasha Orlov]

Because next year is a new season?? By your same logic they were one bounce away from losing in the second round against a backup goalie. It's just hilarious to me how confident Oiler fans are.

You make zero sense and can’t even just be happy your team just won a cup which is kind of sad

I’m not even an oilers fan lmfao

 

[CaptainScrewy]

You make zero sense and can’t even just be happy your team just won a cup which is kind of sad

I’m not even an oilers fan lmfao

Oh trust me, I am very happy. lol. don't feel sad for me my man.

 

[Sasha Orlov]

Oh trust me, I am very happy. lol. don't feel sad for me my man.

I’m glad to hear that, you guys deserved a cup and should enjoy it

 

[Elysian]

Love to see it

 

[New User Name]

As someone that was hoping the Oilers win, I congratulate the Panthers and their fans.

Sadly, hfboards has become overly toxic by fans of many teams over a sport.

 

[tardigrade81]

Was Skinner the difference in this game? Game 7 Stanley Cup finals, he shoulda saved that second goal.

We scored one f***ing goal

Ask anyone if they would put a bet on the oilers winning game 7 with 1 goal.

Skinner was not the problem last night

 

[Coffey]

Sadly, the internet has become overly toxic by fans of many teams over a sport.

FTFY

 

[Rebels57]

Congratulations Panthers fans!

Tough loss Oilers fans, but that was one hell of an effort against the team favored to win it from the get-go.

 

[2ndGenIslander]

Congrats cats fans, well deserved. I can’t imagine how stressful game 5 and 6 were but it all
Worked out!

 

[McShogun99]

Cheered for Florida last year after the Oilers were eliminated. They shutdown the best player in hockey for 4 of 7 games and completely shutdown Draisaitl, RNH and Hyman. Impossible to win when your 3rd line is your best line all series. Happy for Bob with all he's been thru over his career and especially happy for Maurice. Hopefully the Oilers can win it in the next few years.