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Drama: ⬆️ We’re talking about good drama here, folks. We’re talking about how awesomely dramatic three of these four games have been, and that includes Game 4. Once again, we had a big goal at the end of regulation. Once again, we had overtime. Once again, it was awesome hockey. This is the eighth Cup Final, and the fourth in the expansion era (since 1967-68), to have at least three games require overtime. The last time was in 2014.
Star power: ⬆️ Let’s start with former NHL great Jaromir Jagr (yes, the 53-year-old is still playing in the Czech Republic), who was in town to take in Game 4. Jason Taylor, former Miami Dolphins linebacker and defensive end and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, banged the drum prior to puck drop. Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end/three-time Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce were also here. Not a bad people watching night.
Oilers first period: ⬇️ It really couldn’t have been much worse for Edmonton in the first 20 minutes. The Oilers were called for three penalties, the Panthers scored on two of the three power plays, they fell behind 3-0 on a 5-on-5 goal late, and they were outshot 17-7. The only player in white and blue who looked ready to start Game 4 was Skinner.
Oilers second period: ⬆️ Or a down second period for the Panthers, but since we tagged the Oilers for their bad first period, we will credit them for their turnaround. The Oilers did a complete 180 in the second, scoring three goals, including one on the power play, to tie the game 3-3. They outshot the Panthers 17-10 and controlled most of the play. The first 40 minutes was truly a tale of two (very different) periods.
Power plays: ⬆️ Didn’t matter if it was the Oilers or Panthers, the power plays were looking good in Game 4. The teams went a combined 3-for-8 on the power play, but even when they didn’t score, they created plenty. The Panthers had nine shots on four power plays, the Oilers had 11 shots on four.
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