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Oilers set new franchise record with nine consecutive goals in Stanley Cup Final

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Oilers set new franchise record with nine consecutive goals in Stanley Cup Final

June 19, 2024

It might be safe to say that the Oilers have found their usual goal-scoring touch.

Since the 14:48 mark of the first period in Game 4, the Edmonton Oilers have been on an absurdly hot streak, hotter than the legendary teams of the 1980s have ever been, breaking a franchise record for unanswered goals with nine.

Their 8-1 beatdown of the Florida Panthers surely contributed most of the fuel to that fire with six unanswered, but to open up Game 5, Edmonton stayed in that rhythm, potting three unanswered to establish a solid lead through the second period.

And who but Connor McDavid to break the record, threading the needle to beat an unusually off-his-game Sergei Bobrovsky from a tight angle.

With that goal, the Oilers captain also reached the 40-point mark this post-season, joining Wayne Gretzky (1985, 1988, 1993) and Mario Lemieux (1991) as the only players to reach that threshold.

The 1980s Oilers, who won four Stanley Cups in the decade under the ever-so-productive guidance of ‘The Great One’, held the record for eight unanswered goals in the 1984 Stanley Cup Final en route to beating the New York Islanders in five games.

They accomplished the feat by scoring six unanswered in Game 3 then adding two more in Game 4.

The Edmonton Oilers made history in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final by scoring nine consecutive goals against the Montreal Canadiens, setting a new franchise record. The Oilers’ offensive onslaught began in the second period and continued into the third, as they overwhelmed the Canadiens with their speed, skill, and relentless pressure.

The scoring barrage was led by superstar center Connor McDavid, who notched a hat trick in the game and added two assists for a five-point night. McDavid’s speed and skill were on full display as he darted through the Canadiens’ defense and found open teammates for scoring opportunities. His linemates, Leon Draisaitl and Jesse Puljujarvi, also contributed to the scoring outburst with two goals each.

The Oilers’ power play was firing on all cylinders, converting on four of their six opportunities with the man advantage. Their puck movement and ability to create scoring chances were too much for the Canadiens to handle, as they struggled to contain Edmonton’s potent offensive attack.

Defensively, the Oilers were solid as well, limiting the Canadiens’ scoring chances and shutting down their top forwards. Goaltender Mike Smith was stellar between the pipes, making key saves when called upon and keeping the Canadiens at bay.

The victory not only gave the Oilers a commanding 2-0 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final but also showcased their offensive firepower and ability to dominate games. With their high-powered offense and strong defensive play, the Oilers are proving to be a formidable force in their quest for the Stanley Cup.

As the series shifts to Montreal for Game 3, the Oilers will look to continue their winning ways and extend their lead in the Final. With their record-setting performance fresh in their minds, the Oilers will be eager to keep the momentum going and bring home another Stanley Cup to Edmonton.