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Florida Panthers Look to Make History in Game 5 Against Edmonton Oilers

The Florida Panthers have the opportunity to secure their first championship in franchise history as they host the Edmonton Oilers in Game 5 of their best-of-seven series. Florida has taken a commanding 3-1 series lead after winning the first three games, but the Oilers managed to stay alive with a convincing 8-1 victory in Game 4. History is not on the Oilers' side, as only one team in NHL history has overcome a 3-0 series deficit to win the Stanley Cup Finals. Florida is favored to win Game 5, with the current line set at Panthers -142. Will the Oilers continue their comeback bid or will the Panthers clinch the championship?

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Oilers +122 | Panthers -142
• Spread: Oilers +1.5 (-217) | Panthers -1.5 (+180)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Florida will win straight-up is 59%.

Edmonton vs Florida Stats

Edmonton Oilers

In Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals, the Edmonton Oilers managed to win against the Florida Panthers, forcing a Game 5. Edmonton hopes to continue their offensive momentum to potentially extend the series to a Game 6 back in Edmonton. The Oilers have shown strength in their offense throughout the postseason, averaging 3.41 goals per game and have a strong power play success rate of 29.9%. In Game 4, they outshot the Panthers and managed to solve their goalie, Sergei Bobrovsky, to earn the win. Stuart Skinner had a standout performance with 32 saves in goal. With a power ranking of 3, Edmonton ranks 4th in offense, 9th in defense, and have a season record of 62-35-7. They will look to capitalize on their strengths in the upcoming games.

Florida Panthers Analysis

The Florida Panthers suffered a tough loss in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals, but they have another chance to close out the series in front of their home fans. Despite their recent setback, the Panthers have been performing well throughout the postseason, ranking 4th in the league in goals per game and goals against. They also have a strong power play and penalty killing unit. In Game 4, the Panthers struggled defensively and fell behind early, ultimately losing by a large margin. Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky was pulled from the game, but is expected to start in the next game. The Panthers have a strong offense and defense, ranking 10th in offense and 1st in defense. Their overall record is 67-28-8, and they will look to bounce back in their upcoming matchup against Edmonton.

Panthers Poised for Success after Dominant Series Performance Against Oilers

Although the Oilers demonstrated an impressive offensive performance in Game 4, overcoming a 3-0 series deficit, it is unlikely to be indicative of future games. The substantial increase in goals scored compared to the previous games suggests it was an anomaly. In contrast, Florida showed consistency and strength throughout the series, supported by Bobrovsky's exceptional performance in the first two games. With the Panthers at full strength and their depth and tenacity evident, they are poised for success. As they aim to secure their first Stanley Cup in franchise history, expect Florida to deliver a cohesive and formidable performance, guided by their skilled roster and home advantage.

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