Oilers Comeback: Stanley Cup Final Tied After Wild Game
- The edmonton Oilers pulled off a stunning comeback thursday night, defeating the Florida Panthers in overtime and knotting the Stanley Cup Final at 2-2.
- Draisaitl's heroics marked his fourth overtime goal this postseason, setting a new NHL record.
- The Oilers faced adversity early, falling behind 3-0 after a series of penalties.
Edmonton Oilers stun the Florida Panthers, tying the Stanley Cup Final 2-2 after a breathtaking comeback. Leon Draisaitl‘s overtime goal capped a monumental rally from a 3-0 deficit, setting a new NHL record with his fourth overtime goal this postseason. Corey Perry’s veteran leadership proved pivotal, igniting the Oilers’ resurgence after a challenging first period. The team’s resilience and determination, showcased in Sunrise, Florida, reflect their quest for Stanley Cup glory. The Oilers, now with momentum in their favor, head home for Game 5. News Directory 3 has the complete story, and the Edmonton faithful are already buzzing. Discover what’s next in this electrifying series.
Oilers Rally, Tie Stanley Cup Final After Draisaitl’s OT Goal
Updated June 13, 2025
The edmonton Oilers pulled off a stunning comeback thursday night, defeating the Florida Panthers in overtime and knotting the Stanley Cup Final at 2-2. Leon Draisaitl’s overtime goal sealed the victory after the Oilers overcame a 3-0 first-period deficit in sunrise, Fla.
Draisaitl’s heroics marked his fourth overtime goal this postseason, setting a new NHL record. The Oilers’ resilience and determination to achieve Stanley Cup glory were on full display as they silenced the Panthers’ previously unblemished record when leading after the first or second period.
The Oilers faced adversity early, falling behind 3-0 after a series of penalties. panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk capitalized on a five-on-three power play, further compounding Edmonton’s woes.Coach Kris Knoblauch expressed his frustration with the penalties, particularly the high-sticking calls.
A pivotal moment occurred during the first intermission when veteran Corey Perry delivered a motivational speech. Draisaitl emphasized Perry’s influence, stating, “When he speaks up, you listen. And you do what he says.” Jake Walman echoed this sentiment, highlighting the team’s quiet confidence despite the early setback.
“It’s the craziest hockey I’ve ever played in,” said Oilers defenceman Jake Walman. “And I feel like, in front of our fans, it would even ramp up a little bit more. I’m so excited to get back home.”
The Oilers responded in the second period, scoring three unanswered goals. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins ignited the comeback with a power-play goal, followed by tallies from Darnell Nurse and Vasily Podkolzin. Walman scored late in the third to give Edmonton the lead, but Sam Reinhart quickly tied the game, forcing overtime.
In overtime,goaltender Calvin Pickard made a crucial save on Sam Bennett,denying a potential game-winner. Draisaitl then delivered the decisive blow,his shot deflecting off Florida’s Niko Mikkola and past Sergei Bobrovsky.
“He’s as clutch as it gets,” Pickard said of Draisaitl. “Obviously it was a game of bounces. They got one at the end of the third there, and then we got the last one. He’s been playing great, always scores big goals at big times and we’re going home with the momentum.”
What’s next
With the series tied, the Oilers return home for Game 5, holding the momentum and a chance to take a 3-2 lead in the stanley Cup Final. The Edmonton faithful eagerly await Saturday night’s contest, anticipating another thrilling chapter in this classic series.