Rain doesn’t stop the Panthers from celebrating Stanley Cup victory – National

Rain doesn’t stop the Panthers from celebrating Stanley Cup victory – National

Matthew Tkachuk was soaked. Such is life when you’re out in an absolute downpour for a few hours. He did not seem to be bothered by this whatsoever. And as the star Florida forward looked out at the crowd of people, tens of thousands of them, packed onto Fort Lauderdale Beach on Sunday afternoon for … Read more

Edmonton Oilers fans pack downtown, others in Florida for Stanley Cup Game 7

Edmonton Oilers fans pack downtown, others in Florida for Stanley Cup Game 7

You can listen to Game 7 on 630 CHED. Hours before puck drop Monday in the deciding game for the Stanley Cup, Edmonton Oilers fans overwhelmed streets in the Alberta capital, while others who travelled to Florida out-shouted and matched fans of the rival Panthers jersey for jersey. A few hundred fans gathered outside Amerant … Read more

Florida Panthers defeat Edmonton Oilers to win Stanley Cup

Florida Panthers defeat Edmonton Oilers to win Stanley Cup

In a heartbreaking defeat, the Edmonton Oilers’ bid to pull off one of the greatest comebacks in sports history fell one win short. On Monday night in Sunrise, Fla., the Florida Panthers beat the Oilers 2-1 to claim the 2024 Stanley Cup Championship. “I thought they were the better team in the first period. I … Read more

Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup loss means they miss out on ultra rare feat

Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup loss means they miss out on ultra rare feat

If the Edmonton Oilers had won the Stanley Cup, they would have secured their names in history not just for being champions but also for having achieved an incredibly rare feat: winning a championship after being down by three games in the final round of a best-of-seven series. No team in Major League Baseball or … Read more

Edmonton hockey fans applauded for their class, positivity after Oilers’ Stanley Cup loss

Edmonton hockey fans applauded for their class, positivity after Oilers’ Stanley Cup loss

History has shown that sometimes losing a championship game in sports can see a team’s fanbase vent their frustration in destructive or antisocial ways. But at the Ice District in downtown Edmonton, where tens of thousands of Oilers’ fans witnessed their team’s valiant efforts fall short of winning a Stanley Cup Monday night, peaceful — … Read more

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid wins Conn Smythe Trophy after Game 7 loss

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid wins Conn Smythe Trophy after Game 7 loss

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has been awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the NHL playoffs after an incredible post-season that finished just short of a Stanley Cup playoffs. The Oilers dropped Game 7 of the Cup final 2-1 to Florida on Monday night as the Panthers won the best-of-seven … Read more

Edmonton Oilers fans stunned as Stanley Cup dream dies in Florida: ‘We came close’

Edmonton Oilers fans stunned as Stanley Cup dream dies in Florida: ‘We came close’

Oh, rats. Canada’s latest attempt to bring the Stanley Cup home died dramatically on the edge of the Everglades on Monday, leaving fans from Edmonton to Florida thrilled at the ride but crushed at the destination. The Oilers fell one game short of a comeback for the ages, winning three in a row to tie … Read more

Stanley Cup Final: Edmonton Oilers fans across Canada prepare for epic Game 7

Stanley Cup Final: Edmonton Oilers fans across Canada prepare for epic Game 7

The Edmonton Oilers may not be on home ice when they try to clinch the Stanley Cup against the Florida Panthers on Monday night, but screams of support will resound across Canada from rinkside watch parties, bars, seniors homes and ordinary living rooms. “We cheer them on every single game of the season,” said Derrick … Read more

McDavid, Oilers ready for Cup climax: ‘Dreamt of yourself playing in that game’

McDavid, Oilers ready for Cup climax: ‘Dreamt of yourself playing in that game’

Connor McDavid envisioned this moment. Growing up in the suburbs north of Toronto — whether it was the outdoor rinks, the arenas or on the street with friends — hockey glory danced in his mind’s eye. Just like countless Canadian kids. “You always dreamt of yourself playing in that game and scoring that big goal,” … Read more