2024 CUP CHECK: Game 5 - Dragged - Oilers 5, Panthers 3

[@edwardlea3413]

Don't ever want to hear Matthews compared to McDavid again.

[@edwardlea3413]

@@MrKyleMcQueen LOL

[@dmullz100]

@@MrKyleMcQueen moronic comment

[@PopShoppekid]

Matthews and McDavid no comparison. McDavid just unbelievable player but even other years he has put very good point totals in the playoffs and then there is AM so disappointing most series. He has had the odd pretty good series but he is a regular season player and even in the regular he can’t even compare to Connor McDavid!

[@divine._lion]

Matthews is like Ovechkin to McDavids Crosby

[@troublishone]

@@CC-pj7iy So McDavid is putting up unbelievable numbers in the playoffs, but you don't want anyone one getting excited about it? damn bro, you really suck. Try and actually enjoy things, its entertainment. If it bothers you that people are hyped about it, maybe hockey is just not for you.

[@jeffe2267]

If the Oilers come back to win, their season becomes the best story of the modern era of hockey. The series would be the perfect microcosm of their entire season -- a team that everyone gave up on, rallying back to defy every logical expectation, fueled by one of the greatest players to ever lace them up and a supporting cast that never stopped believing.

[@NESADDICT]

I’m hoping to see it so bad!

[@Spykitty358]

This game further proves that the Panthers did not deliberately lose game 4. As many people said in the past you don't lose the big game on purpose, ever. And it's for reasons like this. Your giving the other team momentum to build off. There's a good chance this game can go to 7 and there is a chance that Edmonton can steal the series if this keeps up.

[@steverogers5956]

They didn't deliberately lose it, but they pretty much gave up after the 2 second period goals. The attitude was clearly "ok, this one's lost, we'll wrap it up at home". Losing 2 in a row has to have some doubt in their minds, and they ;ost this one playing much better.

[@Earthboundmike]

Why would they deliberately lose it while apparently bringing in a BUNCH of family? That cost a lot.

[@dana102083]

​@@Earthboundmikethe internet is toxic. Oilers have "refs in their pocket", "panthers gave them a game", "have the most toxic fans".. but also "bettman will never let a canadian cup win". To me its just shut up and watch the games and let the boys do their work already!

[@Jasonsmith-sr1ke]

@@Earthboundmike That cost is irrelevant to them. They make millions per year.

[@Madbro204]

Until the oilers win on Friday we need to cool off our “they might get it done” expectations. Once they win Friday we can run full throttle into the wall with that comment

[@Crackmiser]

Whoever threw that water bottle at the end in the suit had me laughing 😂 so glad the camera cut to that.

[@Musso8771]

Bill Zito. Florida G.M..

[@MrFreeth26]

That's the GM for the Panthers Bill Zito. Perhaps a little frustration seeping in I wonder hahaha.

[@davestrange3718]

that was funny! YAH....OOH F@#K

[@BKHockeyTalk]

That would be Stanley cup champion Bill Zito my god and savior.

[@SnowPirateVT]

Oh man it would be the funniest thing ever to see the second ever Finals Reverse Sweep over a team who lost in the finals last year

[@dorkydave7026]

McDavid is doing everything that Matthews simply has not done. Props to him for coming up big at the right time.

[@niagarajoe4402]

and still wont ever win a cup in Edmonton

[@shoresy4084]

@@niagarajoe4402And matthews will never win a cup period nor will your pathetic excuse of a franchise

[@niagarajoe4402]

@@shoresy4084sure, but Edmonton is done..bye bye mcdavid, bye bye draisaitl....back to being a bottom feeder garbage team for another decade lmao

[@jameswhite4021]

Edmonuons canadas team and canadas only legit contender and oilers will be a top team gor a very long time unlike the mske me laughs who cant even get out of first round execpt for a fluke ladt year.

[@johnsmith-ph1if]

@@niagarajoe4402Why do comments like yours always come from underachievers ? Rhetorical question

[@wresling300]

PLAY LA BAMBA

[@hockeylvr42]

As someone with no dog in the fight, that was the best hockey game I’ve seen in quite a while. Anyone else?

[@rickpapineau5939]

Zach Hyman has more goals than EVERY Maple Leaf player combined in the '24 playoffs... Thanks, Dubas. Also, the Matthews comparisons to McDavid HAVE to stop now. McDavid elevates in the playoffs. Matthews evaporates.

[@clarencebayer79]

Only thing evaporating faster than Matthews in the playoffs is his hairline.

[@davidjohnson-fw5co]

McDavid shows how a team captain and highest paid player should play when their team is on the verge of elimination

[@premiereent]

Thanks for doing these Steve and the SDPN crew. For embracing the Oilers as you have. 🎉

[@SinisterBlackheart]

Oilers special teams are extremely dangerous

[@andrewscheelar9656]

Last I checked the SHG now matches the PPG in this series lmao

[@bradbradford8576]

​@@andrewscheelar9656Ref: Edmonton penalty number whatever, 2 minutes! Florida: oh god no

[@goji059]

@@andrewscheelar9656 more, 2-1

[@boots_33]

I think the latter half of the game shows that Florida is capable of making the adjustments, but Edmonton has also shown that they can withstand pressure. I'm not gonna make a prediction, but I think Game 6 is gonna be a battle for the ages.

[@alemar1122]

I'll do it for you, EDM in 7... to post a shut out and go up 3-0 in the series only to choke down am 8-1 and 5-3 means the Panthers are scared... one's a fluke, two is starting to get worrisome... and the fact they get consistantly scored on short handed just shows Bobo the Clown is back in true form

[@kugel7719]

If the oilers win the cup, it might be end up being the most historic cup ever won. All time assist record set, potentially all time points record set, only reverse sweep in the cup finals in the era that matters. And first Canadian cup in 30 years

[@StevenBergg-p7x]

One game at a time.....

[@sma4827]

don't forget they also started their season in 31st place with 2-9-1, it's a miracle they're even here!

[@lostinthesauce2008]

McDavid is like I'm going straight through your entire team just to dish it to Perry.

[@aidankeys8534]

We're now in the same scenario of a 2-2 series with the opponent winning game 5. Completely beatable at this point.

[@wresling300]

True. Doesn't matter how we got there, it's 3-2

[@Anthony-945]

Same as the Rangers vs Canes series a couple rounds back.

[@weepingdalek2568]

That literally happened to the Oilers earlier this Playoffs (against Vancouver)

[@Anthony-945]

@@weepingdalek2568 not quite. In that series the Oilers won two games in a row. In order to win the stanley cup the oilers will have to win four games in a row.

[@fragrantcane]

@@Anthony-945 That's true

[@austinpeterson1310]

Imagine if Edmonton won game 1...

[@thekiltedzombie8230]

Game 1 and 3!

[@mNag]

We'll see if it even matters in the end.

[@namkce]

Except that they didn't win game 1

[@TaterTotsNFanta]

Won a game**

[@milan99cz]

THE WIN-O-METER

[@aarons6907]

Skinner was amazing this game

[@Zhombeee]

people can say what they want about Stu but he always manages to get it done when he needs to.

[@TheFusionmix]

That insane Evanescence video Sportsnet kept showing gave the Oilers unimaginable power somehow

[@johnathonkelly5117]

Brought them to life

[@hpshovecraft]

So happy for DOWNTOWN CONNOR BROWN.

[@continentalrcinglg]

If the Panthers blow this series, it's the NHL's version of 28-3. And remember Bobrovsky's amazing save on McLeod near the end of Game 3? If the Panthers win the series, that save stands out as his biggest one.

[@connorcampbell5839]

When I went to work the next day after that Super Bowl, everyone there who talked sports agreed that Brady is the GOAT after that game. Biggest comeback in SB history, 5th ring, 3rd or 4th MVP? Didn't matter, it was the most impressive game in Super Bowl history. IF... BIG IF... the Oilers pull the off on the back of McDavid... it's the greatest Cup Final and maybe playoff performance in NHL history. HUGE IF THOUGH. Panthers could just kick their teeth in in Game 6 and ruin their lives.

[@stephentraskos3130]

My sister-in-law hates Brady and the Pats and was ecstatic at the halftime score. I just sit back on my brother's and his wife's couch and simply say, "This is where he earns or loses the title of GOAT." She was not a happy camper for a little while after that game.

[@tristanpotts3300]

@@stephentraskos3130 For how long was she not happy?

[@depstein1014]

As someone that lives in Georgia, I can tell you how much less important the NFL is then college football. Three weeks after that game, people were talking about UGA spring drills; it was a footnote in less than a month.

[@manny_freah5148]

​@@depstein1014 in general college football is the most watched sport in burgerland

[@omjill.]

If. Anyone. Could. Do. It. It's. This. Team.

[@lawrencedavid9728]

And. These. Fans. In. This. City. In. This. Province.

[@BKHockeyTalk]

The. Florida. Panthers. Are. Your. 2024. Stanley. Cup. Champs. 🐱

[@justinbarton8808]

This is truely history in the making. On its way to becoming the Greatest comeback I’ve ever seen in sports. 97 is on 🔥. The whole team is rolling like a unit. 1 more win to get to Game 7. ABSOLUTELYUNFREAKINBELIVEABLE

[@ThePatriotDragon]

Burrows’ dragon slayer goal is one of my fav sports memories. Up there with the shot with kawhi and the golden goal

[@tommtomm7]

Edmonton is definitely forcing game 7

[@BurtTurbo]

Don’t get cocky.

[@briangoat-b6b]

Florida still a road team

[@DDWyss]

@@briangoat-b6b More like Roadkill.

[@Gluteus.Maximus]

​@@briangoat-b6bexactly! Game 4 proved that

[@michaeltaddeo]

​@user-sw7ob2zk7p Game 7 has been forced bud 😂😂😂

[@UnhingedCanadian]

I just don’t see how Edmonton doesn’t take it at home. That building will be rocking so loud it will be insanity.

[@kingbud4966]

Idk I would prefer to play on the road. Alot less pressure to win

[@frankc.357]

They don't have a chance to win at home. If they win it has to be in 7 and game 7 will be in Florida.

[@KillerCarrot]

​@kingbud4966 it's not a regular season game lol. It's the Stanley cup final. Both teams are under immense pressure regardless of the building they play. But to play in a building as loud as the oilers is something special

[@kingbud4966]

@KillerCarrot they have fans expecting them to win the cup right now which they have never done before. What are you even talking about? It would be way less pressure playing on the road away from them rather than in front of them. If you think fans cheering and booing matter in an opposing stadium you have never played hockey before.

[@frankc.357]

They're down three to two they can not win at home.

[@jeffreyadams8264]

Hyman has scored 69 goals this year and counting, ties Matthews but heh! 15 goals are playoff goals. The Leafs didn't even make Hyman an offer but Edmonton took him longterm for $5.5 million. Dollar for dollar he smokes any of the Leafs core four.

[@derps8690]

you're trying too hard to rage bait

[@rickpapineau5939]

I like your point, but technically, Matthews had 70 (1 playoff goal). Hopefully, Hyman eclipses the 70 mark next game.

[@anthonyfaccaro7118]

This isnt a mcdavid vs matthews post....but hyman with anyone not named mcdavid, and he barely sniffs 30. Some duos just click.

[@dolandarkxgrandayy6953]

​@rickpapineau5939 or they lose next game.

[@anthonyricher]

Literally everyone doubles or better their scoring with McDavid and we're still attributing success to the guys around him.

[@scottb4540]

Steve it’s nice to see you happy. If the oilers tie it and win game 7, this will be maybe the greatest moment in the history of hockey

[@sportsmaster1364]

The CityTV reference is absolute gold 😂

[@davefedoruk6598]

Not to take anything away from an obviously elite player, but how anyone ever compared Matthews to McDavid is baffling.

[@CC-pj7iy]

Matthews has a better shot. McDavid is better pretty much everywhere else. Though Matthews with Domi and Bertuzzi was becoming a pretty slick play maker for a minute there.

[@Earthboundmike]

I know goal scoring is hard but I find it weird it's valued so much more than assists to some people.

[@yeomansr]

@@CC-pj7iy Matthews does not have a better shot though. He has an elite shot, and uses it, far more than Mc David. Lets remember Mc David did score 64 last year.

[@AR-wm9lv]

Oilers fans really are obsessed with the Leafs 😂

[@garrickmusic]

​@Earthboundmike Likely because there are at least 1.5 Assists awarded for every goal scored, but only 1 Goal credited for every goal scored. The VAST majority of NHL players have many more Assists to their credit than Goals. Scoring goals is just harder to do than collecting assists. One can score a goal without an assist being awarded, but one cannot collect an assist without a goal being scored. Maybe that's why?

[@qlyde]

'42 Repeat in '24!!!!

[@Pepe-pr3tr]

Creepy but cool 😎

[@ryans413]

Ha just swap the numbers around

[@Whitesquall123]

Scoring 4 points in a game is outstanding. Scoring 4 points in a playoff game is phenomenal. Scoring 4 points in back to back playoff games is.... There really isn't a word for it. I'm not an Oilers fan but McDavid is the best hockey player that has ever lived. And that's not hyperbole.

[@janne21]

Bouchard is currently 3RD all time in points as D during a single playoff run. Close to pass to 2ND all time.

[@Hufdud]

Are the Panthers becoming the Leafs of the Stanley Cup Finals?

[@alexanderliu9376]

*49ers

[@joshfortier991]

Try the bruins LOL 2 goals in 17 seconds to lose the Stanley cup.

[@Thraith]

Oh, the irony.

[@Reefiemon]

It's happening to someone else. What is this feeling?

[@Bbbbbvggtttttfcdeeww]

No team is that bad

[@kodeten]

Gonna be singing LA Bamba in Game 7!

[@jonathanmilroy8417]

OilersFanSteve is the best version of SteveDangle.

[@dawsy1231]

Dangle thanks for always giving us something to look forward to after the games !!!

[@tamarockstar45]

I don't think I've ever witnessed a reverse sweep in the NHL playoffs. I'm here for it if it happens.

[@matthewsimonds3346]

Kings did it to the sharks in 2014, and they won the cup!

[@tamarockstar45]

@@matthewsimonds3346 I guess I wasn't paying attention that year.

[@misterinsanity6980]

@@matthewsimonds3346 Not in the FInals. the last time it has happened in the finas was in 1943

[@samd1811]

It happened twice in the 2010s

[@BrokTheLoneWolf]

The crazy thing is the only dominant game Florida played was game 2

[@algrundau9441]

TurtleChuck on his belly, and then McDavid scores the 5th goal....Poetic justice for Chucky feeding McDavid punches while another Panther held McDavid.

[@pyRoy6]

Panthers say they have a job to do. Go into Alberta, and drag the Oilers back to Florida.

[@FightingSiouxHockey]

They dont have to drag Oilers to Florida, they will willingly go.

[@safejewel2072]

I agree with Steve’s original prediction for the series on the podcast: “This series goes to seven because we deserve it!” (He also said Oilers would win 🤫)

[@RocksSocks-k2m]

Will it happen? Probably not. But if it does we are in the midst of the greatest moment in hockey history. I want everyone to understand that. In the other major sports they have their moment, the NFL had 28-3 with Tom Brady, the NBA had 3-1 with the Lebron James, and the MLB had 3-0 with the Red Sox. Those series were Star and league defining moments. Moments where the greatest of all time had there moment to shine. And to focus just on the NFL and NBA ones, moments where either sports “goat” defined why people say that when referring to their legacy. If this happens, the Panthers lose the next two games, and the Oilers win. Not only will it be iconic for Edmonton winning, Canada finally winning, and a 3-0 reverse sweep. But it will be iconic for McDavid having the greatest series in NHL history, and will be talked about forever. So please hockey gods, let this happen it would be so friggin funny.

[@bradsovie7000]

Connor McDavid literally the best hockey player in the world thank God Edmonton is keeping him because he’s a fucking wizard. He could just cut through everybody.

[@strawpaladin213]

Well, The Oilers do not have to look far for a time when they came back from a 3-2 deficit to win a series *cough* *Vancouver*. As sad as I was about the Canucks losing that series, it was a testament to how far they've come since last year. They Challenged the Oilers as much as Florida, with an AHL goalie to boot. That Win vs Vancouver should be enough to remind Edmonton that this is absolutely possible. If they work hard for 6 more periods like they have the past two games and keep throwing doubt into Bobrovsky, They can and I believe they Will do it. I predicted the Oilers in 7 at the start of the series, and I will stand firm in my prediction.

[@atiyaxa]

Draisaitl honestly looks injured out there, not skating or protecting the puck like his usual self. You could see it in the Holloway goal he assisted in Game 4, he peeled away from the play as soon as he made the pass, and tonight he was hurting going over the boards for line changes a few times. I hope the added rest between now and Friday helps; if he gets healthy and takes over games like he did in the 2022 run, it'll be Oilers in 7 for sure!

[@FightingSiouxHockey]

Drai wasnt on his game....bad reads, fumbling pucks .. .I was shouting to coach, "why is Draisaitl out there late in the game coach!? ..

[@Zhombeee]

yeah but it is reassuring that even though he's not playing like his normal self, the other boys are stepping up in his place. Hopefully a little rest will get in back to form for game 6.

[@atiyaxa]

@@Zhombeee I agree! That's been the difference maker these Playoffs. In 2022 and 2023, the work load was all on McDrai, but we're finally at a place where every single player is contributing and stepping up. Love to see it!

[@MrFloof_]

I heard he has a broken finger and something to do with his back.

[@MrFloof_]

Since my last reply I further heard it’s two broken fingers and a cracked rib. Which would explain the back theory.

[@RIC_FLAIR23]

Whether Florida or Edmonton wins, thanks to Paul Maurice, Zach Hyman and Conor Brown who are former leafs, making this still a leaf win! 🎉 That typical fan

[@Ballin-97]

Florida Panickers

[@FightingSiouxHockey]

Florida Pampers

[@HPxG323]

Its Cardiac Cats. First time watching NHL?

[@briangoat-b6b]

3/5 wins is good no matter the order of the wins and losses

[@janiblomqvist4718]

Lolrida chokers.

[@ScottHedley]

Florida Pack-it-iners

[@nickkorzeniewski230]

La bamba baby

[@jasonpaul4308]

I just love that Henrique was on both the Devils in 2012 and the Oilers this year lol coincidence!?!?

[@edobkin]

He lost in the finals though… ohhhh, I see where you’re coming from.

[@SanojanThevarajah-fl7zw]

Oilers in 7 Im sticking with my original pick

[@selkie14]

If Edmonton can continue to play the way that they are, this is going 7. They have shown that they can break the Florida forecheck when they're focused. The only way I see Florida winning this in Edmonton is if Edmonton beats themselves like they did in game 3

[@andrewkratz226]

Good post as always

[@epiphany519]

Long post follows. Read / Don't Read up to you. Statistics for Round 4 Cup Finals Game 5 Edmonton at Florida June 18th, 2024. These are "Base" statistics and are simply a foundation for reference. Score: Oilers 5, Panthers 3. Panthers lead series 3-2 Edmonton Oilers Brown 1 Goal (SHG) Hyman 1 Goal (PP) McDavid 2 Goals (1 EN), 1 Secondary Assist (PP), 1 Primary Assist (PP) Perry 1 Goal (PP) (GWG) Bouchard 1 Primary Assist (PP), 2 Secondary Assists (1 on PP) Foegele 1 Primary Assist Skinner 29 Saves on 32 Shots = .906 Save %age (Really Good), 59 minutes played Florida Panthers Tkachuk 1 Goal, 1 Primary Assist Rodrigues 1 Goal, 1 Primary Assist Ekman-Larson 1 Goal Bennett 1 Secondary Assist Montour 1 Primary Assist Bobrovski 19 Saves on 23 Shots = .826 Save %age (BAD. (57 minutes played) 3 Stars: 3-Bouchard (3A), 2-Rodgrigues (1G, 1A), 1-McDavid (2G, 2A) Edmonton Florida Shots on Goal 24 32 Hits 16 38 Faceoffs Won 25 37 PP 2/5 0/3 Giveaways 18 (15 per NST) 17 (13 per NST) Takeaways 5 (4 per NST) 6 (5 per NST) Blocked Shots 24 (13 per NST) 12 (6 per NST) Player TOI SOG +/- PIM Hits Blocks Giveaways Takeaways Bouchard 26:14 0 1 0 1 2 3 0 Ekholm 19:58 1 1 0 0 3 1 0 Nurse 17:28 3 0 0 0 5 1 0 Ceci 17:17 1 -1 0 0 4 1 0 Broberg 17:00 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 Kulak 15:05 1 -1 2 0 0 0 0 McDavid 24:37 2 2 0 1 1 0 1 Hyman 24:06 3 2 2 4 0 0 0 Draisaitl 22:19 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 Nuge 21:32 4 -1 2 1 0 0 0 Henrique 14:06 2 -1 0 0 2 3 1 Janmark 13:50 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 Brown 13:12 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 Foegele 12:59 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 McLeod 8:52 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 Holloway 8:26 1 -1 2 3 1 1 0 Ryan 7:53 1 -1 0 4 0 0 0 Perry 7:07 2 -1 0 0 0 0 0 Oilers Faceoffs Won Lost Percent Draisaitl 8 12 40.0 Ryan 6 8 42.9 Henrique 6 9 40.0 McDavid 3 7 30.0 McLeod 2 0 100.0 Nuge 0 1 0.00 Panthers Faceoffs Won Lost Percent Barkov 6 6 50.0 Stenlund 5 2 71.4 Bennett 4 1 80.0 Reinhart 5 3 62.5 Lundell 6 6 50.0 Rodrigues 6 3 66.7 Lomberg 1 0 100.0 Okposo 0 1 0.00 What a mirror type game in many ways. Game 4 Oilers open with a SHG. Game 5 we open with a SHG. After that it changes in that we get a PP Goal, a 5 on 5 goal, another PP Goal and an Empty Netter. Bob stayed in net this time though he still gave up 4 goals (the EN doesn't count against him). The Goals by the Panthers didn't look horribly hard but they went in. Stu did what Stu had to do. He played an above average game and made saves when it mattered. Hyman, Foegele, Perry and Tkachuk for Florida are off the Schnide. How was it put, we wanted to DRAG THEM BACK TO ALBERTA FOR GAME 6. We're Dragging them folks. Hoping the guys can win that one and bring it to an epic game 7 (where the Oilers win of course but I'm an Oilers supporter). Looking at the stats the only ones that scream out are we had double the blocks and they had more hits and were better in the faceoff circle and they shot about 1/3 more shots (depending on how you measure it).

[@BonsaiPop]

Mcdavo has had this “face” on the entire playoffs; he looks sickly, or haunted. But that’s the face of a guy who’s decided to win the Stanley cup no matter what. It’s all he’s thinking about, he can barely pay attention in interviews, the dude is possessed. Thankfully he’s the one guy that can basically do it himself if the rest of the team doesn’t screw it up. And they’re playing well, so it’s looking good.

[@FightingSiouxHockey]

I wouldnt say..."sickly, haunted or possessed",..... but a "Man on a Mission"! He knows hes in his prime, and he's dragging the team into the battle! I'm sure he tells his teammates ..."Lets stop monkeying around now, its our time! You guys had enough practice, lets stop talking about it and lets do it! "Will you follow me one last time!?"

[@Allen-k6n1o]

Do I see a Florida Choke???? 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@eberkovich]

No. Panthers in 6.

[@ISmokedChronic]

​@eberkovich "Panthers in 4." "Panthers in 5." "Panthers in 6." Next you'll be saying Panthers in 7 and then the Oilers will steal it, lmao.

[@eberkovich]

@@MorriganLugus I have been picking Panthers in 6 since the start of the series. THAT I do find interesting. Surely, I thought, I was going to be wrong. And I thought victories would come in a different order.

[@Allen-k6n1o]

Bam Son

[@Earthboundmike]

@@MorriganLugus My personal call before the series started was panthers in 5 or oilers in 6. Go me?

[@rpgamer13]

Assists during an NHL postseason Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers, 2023-2024 (32) Wayne Gretzky, Edmonton Oilers, 1987-1988 (31) Wayne Gretzky, Edmonton Oilers, 1984-1985 (30) Wayne Gretzky, Edmonton Oilers, 1986-1987 (29) Mario Lemieux, Pittsburgh Penguins, 1990-1991 (28) he already passed Gretzky

[@FightingSiouxHockey]

They said Barkov was gonna stop McDavid...Connor.8 pts last 2 games ..What happen then?....

[@janiblomqvist4718]

I don't know what happend to Barkov but Lolrida Panthers are coming biggest meme of 2024 stanley cup finals. Blowing out and choke 0-3series lead is so epic failure as ever could be. Barkov has to be one of softest captains in entire league. Look what McDavid has done so far that's exactly how real captain plays and leads his team. Barkov has lots to learn from McDavid if he wants to be a stanley cup winning captain. And yes saying this hurts my soul because i'm a Finn and Barkov is my favorite player. But the facts don't lie and that's it.

[@Skynertia]

If the Oilers win it in 7 this'll be the greatest individual performance in a playoffs ever. Mount Rushmore stuff.

[@junk3996]

oilers are putting on a show, but florida is still fine.....EXCEPT....the question is, is bobbo cooling off? if bob goes ice cold, florida will lose. this was the big question for me coming into this game, then we got the game we did. i'd say bob looks preeetty chilly!! he just didn't look like himself at all. he looked sloppy and desperate to grasp onto some of that confidence he once recently had. when he threw a poke-check, which is a big confidence play for a goalie, and MISSED it and it nearly slid past him...wow that didn't look good. then there was a wrap around attempt where again bob didn't look good, not to mention the goal by mcdavid. those never go in on old bobbo, but here we are!! i think edmonton forces game 7 and...well if bob doesn't straighten up, florida will lose. florida cannot win this without the elite goaltending, in my opinion. oilers will light them up

[@FightingSiouxHockey]

Oilers too much fire power....like I was saying both teams can lock it down defensively....but Oilers offense gives them the edge.

[@mitcharmstrong8327]

oilers probably win game 6 after that, who knows

[@ryanwasiak7050]

I’m a hawks fan and I didn’t know the dragon slayer goal thing. That hurts but is extremely cool

[@DrSnowBrainHealth]

McDavid was flying around the rink like he was a hockey alien from another planet!

[@sandybfox2446]

Nice to see you rockin' the British Elite League jersey! Glasgow Clansmen?

[@alexbelkin5445]

I can endlessly look at the fire, at the falling water and how the Oilers win games😝😝

[@neilchamberlain2731]

Mathews is a great goalscorer. But as a complete hockey player and leader, there is no comparison By anyone to Mcdavid.

[@kode-man23]

Also, San Jose, who famously blew a 3-0 lead to the Kings in 2014, ALSO quietly blew a 3-0 series lead to the Red Wings, but won game 7. This was the very NEXT round, after the Canucks did the same thing in the same year. Just weird that after 1975 (a year where a game seven after a 3-0 series lead was also forced twice), that we saw nothing for 35 years. The we got a flurry of them in a four year span, and then nothing in 10 years.

[@ryanbowen103]

Nice to see a EIHL jersey in this video!

[@miketomkins1136]

I see Florida choking the same way Boston did against them last year in round 1. Mc David wins playoff MVP weather or not they win the Stanley Cup. But the Oilers win it in 7.

[@HPxG323]

David had 1-2 good games and suddenly he should win Smythe even if they lose? Nah, if oilers hoist the cup then david gets Smythe. Otherwise no chance unless the Canada bias steps in and robs Barkov/Bob the Smythe.

[@mandoman1993]

Refs need to put whistles away. Boring not close game at all. Light calls shouldn't be in the final.

[@defstone999]

Remember that florida journalist that said mcdavid is overrated lol

[@MrFloof_]

Any Oilers hater says McDavid is overrated because they have an IQ of 0

[@tristonb2420]

Part of what can make the Stanley cup finals so interesting to watch. I thought florida had it all locked down. Then the oilers run amuck and surge to life making the big cats fall back a bit. Game 4 was a slaughtering of one team. Last night was a battle and while Edmonton kept the overall edge Florida showed they still really want to win. It was a good game to watch and makes me anticipate watching games 6. I picked Florida as to who i wanted out of the two to win. But Edmonton definitely showed up to remind everyone why they are the other team there fighting for the cup. Congrats to what mcdavid is accompishing on the record books. Because i don't watch much of him i tend to forget just how insanely good he is at being a point producer. Lots of amazing play from both sides and a good many of the players are really going to that next level of effort and determination. Love playoff and Stanley cup hockey.

[@steve13thlegion16]

Hey, member when the Florida Panthers were the greatest hockey team ever to ever be? SDPN members.

[@dmullz100]

Oilers force game 7 and win

[@xViperGTR]

On a side note I always thought after the 2012 Final that the Devils fought hard for that Game 4 and then the Kings didn’t wanna win that Game 5 because they wanted it at home. Kinda like what the Panthers did in Game 4 and now it seems like it’s slowly bitting them back

[@davebigman240]

Dunno if you read comments but what’s the backstory on the Glasgow Clan jersey!? I’m from Aberdeen and moved to Edmonton, I know your wife is from back home too, is she a Glasgow fan? I used to go to Clan games all the time before I moved to Canada

[@adamn7777]

This reminds me of the habs vs canes round 2 series in 2002. 3 games in and the habs looked like they were going to dominate. Theodore looked rock solid and the canes didn't seem to have an answer... until game 4. Game 4 they eked out a win in OT and after that it seemed like the floodgates opened and they had completely solved Theodore and the series was done in a blowout. Could be the same with Bob in this series

[@matthewgregory8218]

8:58 also 2015 thé Sens we’re last middle of the season came back and made the playoffs. Sens would test there will once again being down 3-0 to the Habs and made it halfway to a comeback. In 2008 Dallas was down 3-0 in the third round and made it halfway as well.

[@everydaycarry1328]

McDavid...Conn Smythe

[@canadianroot]

Who did the audio? TSN's technical team?

[@nn26376]

I feel like the only thing people remember about the 2012 Final was Bernier's major in Game 6 (and the THREE PPG on the major power play). The first two games were in New Jersey, and the Kings won both in overtime, so the series was closer than it may have seemed. (Only winning two games in the series is the worst New Jersey has ever done in a Conference Final or later; they've played 12 such series in franchise history, winning eight and losing the other three in 7.) Also I thought in 2003 that Giguere deserved the Conn Smythe after Round 2. He wasn't the Finals MVP, but he absolutely deserved the Conn Smythe that year, no matter how much many of my fellow Devils fans complain about that.

[@Leafs888]

McDavid could pass Gretzky with points, but Gretzky got 47 points in 18 GAMES

[@CamFamX2]

lol, did you see the defence played in the 80s?

[@Roboswaggins]

Like 42 points in, what, 23 games is not impressive?

[@Randy-cd3lg]

Gretzky had slow drinkers and smokers for pylons

[@staalman1226]

@@CamFamX2 No one else back then scored that many points on those defenders

[@OneTeeGlory]

Oh man what a bum ass player beating a WAYNE GRETZKY record in a few more games. Might as well waive him…

[@yanboyao7825]

Please Oilers make history.

[@jamesj6597]

Steve looks like "Buckle Up Baby" in the thumbnail.

[@dmygan]

Huge Question: Why did Barkov Give up on SH goal???

[@Sir_Naps_A_Lot]

Fuck Florida, Let's Go Oilers!!!

[@shinpikarasudane8375]

Is that a Glasgow Clan Jersey? If it is that's cool EIHL repping, from an Oilers and Guildford Flames fan. I believe, All or Nothing.

[@Ryan311a]

Steve Dangle wearing a Glasgow Clan jersey, something I never thought I'd see!

[@kwaty]

In 84-85 Gretzky had 47 pts on 85 oilers goals. Thus far McDavid 42 pts on 80 oilers goals. Nobody else close to these numbers. Conn Smythe for 97 win or lose in my opinion!

[@GB-xh7hv]

Oilers should have won game 1. Better overall team all series Unfortunate for Edmonton they are not up 3-2

[@FightingSiouxHockey]

That's what Oilers do....drag the fans into stressful situations, they never make it easy....but you know they're gonna pull it out...SOMEHOW! .

[@ajmanks]

I smell a game 7 but excited that game 6 is on my birthday

[@ItsWarCrimes]

Guess Brady HAS to go back to FLA

[@TheMediocoreHomeRoaster]

If Bob scores an EN to win game 7 (something like Cats up 1 w/ 3 left, get an EN, give up another w/ 1 left and hold on), I'd give him the Conn Smythe.

[@baohoaily]

Now MLSE is gonna think their version of the Oiler's build can work. (not realizing Draisatl alone is better than their core 4 combined).

[@davegray7551]

Draisatl hasn't shown up in this series. The guy can't make a pass and has turned into the give-away machine.

[@drew4296]

@@davegray7551 hes playing with broken hand

[@davegray7551]

@@drew4296 That will explain a lot! TY!

[@JPV-j8m]

It is beyond description how happy I am to watch the Leafs “ MC “ choke on this

[@marksmith-jp5gy]

As a heartbroken Canucks fan ... I am very happy for the oiler fans. They are my second favourite team . Time to force game 7 and teach the smug panthers and their silly fans a tough life lesson lol

[@frankscardsandcollectibles]

Call it a placebo effect, but I think Florida has awoken a sleeping giant......#gooilersgo

[@MuIIigan]

Series is 3-2 now. Lots of teams have come back from 3-2.

[@MrFloof_]

Oilers came back from 3-2 once this playoffs already for example.

[@LotionNinja]

Enjoy it.. This IS greatnest

[@Tav57]

I think game 6 will go to the Oilers. They have the momentum now. As for the Conn Smythe, it’s pretty clear the focus has shifted from Bobrovsky to McDavid, and, really, that is completely understandable. One thing I’d like to add, is the fact that both Connor Brown and Zach Hyman, who are playing amazing hockey for the Oilers, at one time were both Leafs, much loved by Leaf fans, who were both traded away by Kyle Dubas, to accommodate Mitch Marner’s salary demands. Not Mitch’s fault, but so short-sighted by Dubas.