**Stanley Cup Final**
Florida Panthers vs Edmonton Oilers
Florida Panthers vs Edmonton Oilers
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SCF: Florida Panthers vs Edmonton Oilers (Series Tied 3-3) Hold onto your butts, Game 7, Monday 8/24 @ 8pm ET !
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There's been nothing but respect for the Panthers right off the bat in the pregame thread.
CornKicker
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he spent more time trying to get the oilers to react but they were winning so easily it was a waste of time. he hasnt changed that much he will try his scummy holding and slew footing mcdavid. only difference is maurice is smart enough not to put his slow ass out when 97 is out there
EdmFlyersfan
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Question for Panthers fans, how does Maurice run his PK strategy? How effective do you think it will be vs Oilers PP?
Ratsreign
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KeithIsActuallyBad
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Welcome to Edmonton's shitty hockey media. A prime argument for why interviews and analysis are completely useless in the modern game.As the avatar asks, “Why are you so pissy?”
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I wouldn't say overtly aggressive, but it's physical at times with being able to block passing lanes. Most times they've been able to take away open ice too.
Reinhart with Barkov is our clear #1 PK forward lineup.
Then you got guys like Loustar and Stenlund who also excel on the PK.
Lundell is no slouch either.
Ekblad still pairs with Forsling and IIRC I know Kulikov and Mikkola pair up as well.
They've been able to smother the #1 option in most games, only with Stamkos being able to beat Bob a few times with his one timer.
Vs Edmonton will be another challenge. I thought the Lightning was going to be a big test, and for the most part the Panthers did a very good job.
But vs the Oilers you got the #1 player in the league and Leon who LD is right behind him and Bouchard that is on fire. So, the Panthers will have their hands full.
Barkov's faceoffs took a plunge after taking a puck to the hand, and winning the defensive zone draws will be crucial to make the Oilers reset and have to battle to get back into the offensive zone.
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Like having Taylor Hall for a top draft pick.
EdmFlyersfan
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I’m a Panthers fan and I don’t agree with that at all. So many storylines with this one.
Two4Fighting
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EmptyNetAssassin
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5th year in a row a team from Florida is in the cup finals. Time for little Brother to finally get a cup unless the ladies in the stands in Edmonton want to step their game up to motivate the players. They aren't going to beat the panthers with 12 shots.
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Hockeyholic
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Florida has better goaltending and D. More depth imo. I think their third lines contribute more.
So indeed it will come down to whether McDrai can be super human.
So indeed it will come down to whether McDrai can be super human.
Forgot About Drai
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No love for Hyman, Nuge, Holloway who have all been excellent? Or how Bouch-Ek have been the best d-pairing in the playoffs?
I mean, yes, a LOT of it will depend on McDrai, but this not a 2 man team.
Fishy McScales
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The Oilers will NEVER shake that rep among fairweather fans.
He's been saying the Oilers days are outnumbered since April 22nd.
Just don't bother.
It's very difficult to see how the Oilers have any chance against Florida, outside of McDavid and Draisaitl the Panthers are the better team in every aspect. Florida's depth and overall roster is much more balanced than Oilers' and I don't think they have a single line that would be better than the corresponding Florida line, excluding if they decide to play Drai together with McDavid.
Florida has managed to shut down every superstar so far in their playoff run; Kucherov zero goals, Pastrnak 1 goal, Marchand zero goals, Panarin 1 goal, so why would you think they can't contain McDavid and Draisaitl as well.
Also the Panthers system and style of play is perfect against a team like the Oilers, where they'll play a very structured HARD forechecking game with all four lines rolling at you constantly, and they've played that system for two full years now so it really is their identity.
The Oilers might have a chance if they get to play on the PP alot, but Florida took 3 minor penalties per game against the Rangers so it's not like they actually take a ton penalties like some think, and they've definitely cleaned it up a lot compared to the regular season.
I would not be surprised to see the Panthers sweep this series but my best guess is Florida wins 4-1.
Florida has managed to shut down every superstar so far in their playoff run; Kucherov zero goals, Pastrnak 1 goal, Marchand zero goals, Panarin 1 goal, so why would you think they can't contain McDavid and Draisaitl as well.
Also the Panthers system and style of play is perfect against a team like the Oilers, where they'll play a very structured HARD forechecking game with all four lines rolling at you constantly, and they've played that system for two full years now so it really is their identity.
The Oilers might have a chance if they get to play on the PP alot, but Florida took 3 minor penalties per game against the Rangers so it's not like they actually take a ton penalties like some think, and they've definitely cleaned it up a lot compared to the regular season.
I would not be surprised to see the Panthers sweep this series but my best guess is Florida wins 4-1.
How is it only Tuesday? How are there still four more days until game one?!
This is literally torture.
This is literally torture.
TheNumber4
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This is exactly what they said about Dallas. We'll see on Saturday.
Oilers in 6 worked in Dallas so ill stick with Oilers in 6
Ratsreign
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maybe if the hometown paper says it, some won’t simply scoff when they hear it.
“But the Florida Panthers are not the Calgary Flames. The Panthers are for real. If the Oilers thought Los Angeles, Vancouver and Dallas were tough, they are about to move up another weight class to face their toughest opponent yet.”
“They play a harder game than any opponent the Oilers have faced so far, they have more scoring depth than any opponent the Oilers have faced so far and they have better goaltending than any opponent the Oilers have have faced so far.”
“Dallas was content to play a no hitter, Florida is not.”
edmontonjournal.com
Going to be a hell of a series.
“But the Florida Panthers are not the Calgary Flames. The Panthers are for real. If the Oilers thought Los Angeles, Vancouver and Dallas were tough, they are about to move up another weight class to face their toughest opponent yet.”
“They play a harder game than any opponent the Oilers have faced so far, they have more scoring depth than any opponent the Oilers have faced so far and they have better goaltending than any opponent the Oilers have have faced so far.”
“Dallas was content to play a no hitter, Florida is not.”
Edmonton Oilers and Matthew Tkachuk brace for one last showdown
Edmonton Oilers set to take on Matthew Tkachuk and Florida Panthers in NHL Stanley Cup Final Saturday.
edmontonjournal.com
Going to be a hell of a series.
CornKicker
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just keep reminding your self that this time allows mcdavid drai and kane to heal from whatever is ailing them so they will be just better than they already have been
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