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THE EDMONTON OILERS AND THE FLORIDA PANTHERS
If Connor McDavid and Stuart Skinner play like they did in Game 6, the Oilers are going to be tough to beat, shots on goal be damned. Edmonton is heading to its first Stanley Cup Final in 18 years after a 2-1 win over the Stars thanks to a sublime goal and an assist by McDavid and 34 saves on 35 shots faced by Skinner.
Edmonton’s 10 shots on goal are tied for the fewest in any playoff win in NHL history and the fewest since 1990.
McDavid scored in spectacular fashion just 4:17 in, dancing around and through the Stars’ defense before backhanding one past Jake Oettinger from close range.Later in the first period, McDavid found an open Zach Hyman, who made no mistake with a golden chance. Both goals came on the power play; it was Edmonton’s second straight game with two power play goals. Mason Marchment scored about halfway through the third period, crashing in and powering home a rebound, but Skinner stood strong for the remainder of the game.
Skinner, who was briefly benched in the second round, was massive. But it’s hard to find the words to describe McDavid, who is…
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Author : Zachary Pereles
Publish date : 2024-06-03 13:02:43
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