Oilers Lose Again in Stanley Cup Final

The Edmonton Oilers were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Final after a series loss to the Florida Panthers, marking another missed championship and extending Canada's Stanley Cup drought to 32 years. This defeat made the Oilers just the third team in the NHL's post-expansion era to lose consecutive Cup Final appearances, though not to the same opponent both times. Goaltender Stuart Skinner reflected on his inconsistent performances and cited Panthers veteran Sergei Bobrovsky's mental approach as an example for improvement. Star forward Leon Draisaitl called for a roster refresh with younger, faster players but affirmed the team’s commitment to its core, including Connor McDavid. The Panthers' ability to limit Edmonton's top scorers and the Oilers' slow starts and lack of offensive output were key factors in the outcome. Players and coaches maintain belief in their group and aim to learn from consecutive Final defeats.