The Edmonton Oilers, led by Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, have reached the Stanley Cup Final for the second consecutive year, facing the Florida Panthers. This comes amidst a surge of Canadian national pride, following a Canadian victory in the 4 Nations Face-Off and five Canadian NHL teams making the playoffs. The Oilers aim to end a 30-year drought for Canadian teams winning the Stanley Cup, a trophy originally donated for Canadian teams.
Opposing the weight of history, and recent U.S. dominance, Oilers aim to seize their moment
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The Edmonton Oilers, led by Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, have reached the Stanley Cup Final for the second consecutive year, facing the Florida Panthers. This comes amidst a surge of Canadian national pride, following a Canadian victory in the 4 Nations Face-Off and five Canadian NHL teams making the playoffs. The Oilers aim to end a 30-year drought for Canadian teams winning the Stanley Cup, a trophy originally donated for Canadian teams.
Trending- 1 1893: Lord Stanley donates the Stanley Cup.
- 2 1927: Ottawa Senators last win Stanley Cup.
- 3 1967: Toronto Maple Leafs last win Stanley Cup.
- 4 1980s: Edmonton Oilers win five Stanley Cups.
- 5 1989: Calgary Flames win Stanley Cup.
- 6 1990: Edmonton Oilers win their fifth Cup.
- 7 1993: Montreal Canadiens win the Stanley Cup (last Canadian team to do so).
- 8 2005: NHL lockout, no playoffs.
- 9 Last 30 Stanley Cups: Won by American teams.
- 10 Last year: Florida Panthers win Stanley Cup.
- 11 Spring 2025: Canada wins 4 Nations Face-Off; five Canadian NHL teams reach playoffs.
- 12 Thursday night: Edmonton Oilers defeat Dallas Stars to reach Stanley Cup Final.
- 13 Current: Edmonton Oilers face Florida Panthers in Stanley Cup Final for second straight year.
- Heightened national pride in Canada
- Potential end to a long-standing Canadian Stanley Cup drought
- Continued debate on factors influencing team success (e.g., taxes)
What: The Edmonton Oilers have reached the Stanley Cup Final, aiming to end a 30-year drought for Canadian teams winning the trophy.
When: Spring of 2025 (current season), Thursday night (Oilers won against Dallas Stars), 1893 (Stanley Cup donated), 1993 (last Canadian team win), 2005 (NHL lockout), 1967 (Maple Leafs last win), 1990 (Oilers last win), 1989 (Flames last win), 1927 (Senators last win), since 2020 (tax-free teams in conference finals).
Where: Montreal, Ottawa, Edmonton, Florida, Dallas, Los Angeles, Toronto, Calgary, New York, Paris.
Why: The Oilers are in the final, representing Canada's best chance to win the Stanley Cup after decades of American dominance, and there's a strong national sentiment to bring the trophy "home."
How: The Oilers, led by star players Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, defeated the Dallas Stars to advance to the final.