The Edmonton Oilers Make NHL History by Forcing Game 7 After Trailing 3-0

The Edmonton Oilers are one game away from accomplishing the near impossible.

After their Game 6 win over the Florida Panthers on Friday in the Stanley Cup Final, the Oilers became just the 10th team in NHL history to force a Game 7 after trailing a series 3-0.

Looking at the record books, even what the Oilers have already accomplished is impressive.

Out of the 211 teams to face a 3-0 series deficit, only nine others have done what the Oilers did Friday and forced a Game 7.

Unfortunately for the Oilers, less than half the teams to force a Game 7 have finished the job — and only one has done it in the Cup Final

The 1942 Toronto Maple Leafs are the only team to rally from a 3-0 deficit in the Stanley Cup Final. Outside the championship series, the 1975 New York Islanders, the 2010 Philadelphia Flyers, and the 2014 Los Angeles Kings also all successfully won four straight games after falling down 3-0.

Five other teams in NHL history have managed to come back from down 3-0 only to lose in Game 7. The two instances over the past 45 years both occurred in the 2011 playoffs, with the Vancouver Canucks surviving to eliminate the Chicago Blackhawks in the first round and the Red Wings falling to the Sharks after forcing a Game 7 in the second round.

But the Oilers are in “Cup or bust mode,” and so the goal was never to just force a Game 7.

Stuart Skinner knew right from their Game 3 loss, that the Oilers’ ultimate goal was still achievable.

“I’m not too sure what the stats are coming back (from being down 3-0), but if anyone can do it, it’s the Oil,” Skinner said after then.

Many wouldn’t have believed him back then. But with the Stanley Cup Final down to a one-game, winner-takes-all showdown on Monday, Skinner may look like a genius soon enough.

You can watch Game 7 on Monday live on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ starting at 8 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. MT.

The Edmonton Oilers have made NHL history by becoming the first team to force a Game 7 after trailing 3-0 in a playoff series. This remarkable feat has captured the attention of hockey fans around the world and has solidified the Oilers as a team to be reckoned with.

After dropping the first three games of their series against the heavily favored Calgary Flames, the Oilers faced an uphill battle to stay alive in the playoffs. However, they refused to go down without a fight and rallied to win the next three games, setting up a winner-takes-all Game 7.

The Oilers’ comeback has been nothing short of miraculous, with key players stepping up in crucial moments to keep their season alive. Captain Connor McDavid has been a force to be reckoned with, leading the team in scoring and providing a spark for his teammates when they needed it most. Goalie Mike Smith has also been stellar between the pipes, making key saves to keep the Oilers in games and give them a chance to win.

The resilience and determination shown by the Oilers in this series is a testament to their character and belief in themselves as a team. They have proven that anything is possible in the playoffs, and that no deficit is insurmountable if you have the will to win.

As the Oilers prepare for Game 7, they will need to continue to play with the same intensity and focus that has gotten them this far. They will need to rely on their depth and experience to come out on top and advance to the next round of the playoffs.

No matter what happens in Game 7, the Edmonton Oilers have already made history with their incredible comeback. They have shown that they are a team to be feared and respected, and that they are capable of achieving greatness on the ice. Fans can only wait in anticipation to see what this resilient team will do next.