Oilers Rally From 3-0 Deficit to Tie Stanley Cup

The Edmonton Oilers mounted a dramatic comeback in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, erasing a 3-0 first-period deficit to defeat the Florida Panthers 5-4 in overtime and tie the series 2-2. Backup goalie Calvin Pickard replaced starter Stuart Skinner after a tough start, making 22 saves, including a crucial stop on Anton Lundell’s breakaway and a game-saving play on Sam Bennett in overtime. Pickard remains undefeated in the postseason (7-0) and is likely to start future games. Leon Draisaitl scored the overtime winner, setting an NHL record for his fourth OT goal in a single postseason, while Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Darnell Nurse also made key contributions. The Panthers’ loss after leading by three goals marks only the sixth such comeback in Stanley Cup Final history. The series heads back to Edmonton with momentum swinging in the Oilers’ favor.