Edmonton Oilers Struggle Against Florida Panthers: Can They Turn the Tide in Stanley Cup Finals?

Despite going to overtime, the Oilers outclassed the Panthers on Wednesday. MoneyPuck.com said that Edmonton had a 61.5% chance of winning Game 1 based on its “Deserve To Win O’Meter”. The Oilers had 14 more shots on goal and seven more scoring chances, including three more “high-danger” scoring chances, according to NaturalStatTrick.com. 

The Panthers have been road warriors this postseason. They have already set the record for most road goals scored in the Stanley Cup playoffs (51 and counting) and have gone 8-3 in those contests. However, Edmonton is 7-1 on its home ice in these playoffs. Something has to give, which is what we are here to discuss. 

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