Written by Graeme on Saturday, June 14th, 2025
Sport 4 was wanting like extra of the identical from Sport 3; the Florida Panthers have been up 3-0 and cruishing. The Oilers simply seemed pathetic. They may barely string two passes collectively, they usually weren’t creating any good scoring probabilities.
Then they pulled Skinner.
There’s one thing in regards to the Oilers and the way they play with Skinner in internet, in comparison with when it’s Pickard. They appeared to have that sorted out within the final collection, but it surely has glided by the wayside once more this collection.
Pickard in internet modified the sport. The Oilers modified how they performed. They scored. And once more. And once more. And once more.
Then regardless of the crushing aim with 15 seconds left to drive OT, they have been nonetheless capable of, with a bit of little bit of fortune, get the OT win.
Sport 5 is tonight in Edmonton.
Scott: What a recreation that was and what a collection this has been. The Panthers jumped out to a 3-0 lead after the first and the Oilers pulled Skinner and went with Pickard at the beginning of the 2nd. They answered with 3 of their very own to tie it and seemed like a distinct staff.
The Oilers scored first within the third and the Panthers have been capable of tie it up with the goalie pulled and solely 20 seconds left within the recreation. Draisaitl scored in extra time to win the sport.
The collection is now tied 2-2 and the Oilers regained dwelling ice benefit. After they erased a 3 aim deficit and being again in Edmonton for recreation 5 I do anticipate the Oilers to have the apparent momentum right here. However the Panthers aren’t going to be simple win. They know what it’s going to take.
Sport 1 had 7 targets, recreation 2 had 9, recreation 3 had 7 and recreation 4 had 9. As an alternative of a winner I’ll go along with the targets.
Over 6.5 together with OT
Graeme: As somebody who has harped on and on all through these playoffs in regards to the Oilers and momentum, I don’t suppose I’ve to jot down an excessive amount of right here.
Oilers win incl OT if Pickard in internet
I imply – I don’t have to advert that caveat absolutely. SURELY they play Pickard proper? Play him till he will get blown out. Not the time to get cute Knoblauch.
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