Oilers Face Elimination After Game 5 Loss

The Edmonton Oilers are on the brink of elimination in the Stanley Cup Final after suffering a heavy loss in Game 5 against the Florida Panthers. The Panthers have used their forward depth and strong defense to exploit the Oilers' weaknesses, especially when Connor McDavid is off the ice. In response, Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch has made key lineup changes, including bringing Viktor Arvidsson back in for Kasperi Kapanen and keeping Troy Stecher on defense. The goaltending situation remains fluid, with Calvin Pickard expected to start after replacing Stuart Skinner in Game 4 and leading a comeback victory. The Oilers' coaching staff faces pressure to find effective solutions as the Panthers are one win away from their first Stanley Cup. Game 5 will determine whether the Oilers can keep their championship hopes alive.