Oilers Tie Stanley Cup Final Series 2-2 with Overtime Win

The Stanley Cup Final series between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers is now tied 2-2 after Edmonton secured a dramatic 5-4 overtime victory in Game 4. Despite falling behind 3-0 in the first period, the Oilers mounted a historic comeback, with goalie Calvin Pickard replacing Stuart Skinner and making key saves while Leon Draisaitl contributed two assists and scored the overtime winner. This marked the third overtime game in the series and the first time a team has won a Cup Final game after trailing 0-3 at the end of the first period. Matthew Tkachuk and the Panthers dominated early, but Edmonton's resilience and strategic adjustments allowed them to rally and take the lead late in regulation before Sam Reinhart forced overtime. The series now shifts to Edmonton for Game 5, with both teams still in contention for the Stanley Cup, as Edmonton seeks its first championship win by a Canadian team in 32 years. Leading scorers like Connor McDavid and Draisaitl continue to play pivotal roles for the Oilers, while the Panthers aim to defend their title.