Oilers Rally to Tie Cup Final After Historic Comeback

The Edmonton Oilers overcame a 3-0 first-period deficit to defeat the Florida Panthers 5-4 in overtime in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, tying the series 2-2. Veteran Corey Perry delivered an intermission speech that players credited as a turning point, sparking the Oilers' comeback. Backup goalie Calvin Pickard replaced Stuart Skinner after the first period and made 22 crucial saves, including pivotal stops in overtime. Leon Draisaitl scored the overtime winner, setting an NHL record with his fourth overtime goal in a single postseason. Key contributions also came from Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Darnell Nurse, and Jake Walman, while Matthew Tkachuk led the Panthers with two goals. The series now shifts to Edmonton for Game 5.