Edmonton Oilers' recent post stirs up Stanley Cup drama ahead of Game 1 against the Florida Panthers
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Game 1 between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers for the 2025 Stanley Cup Finals is now just a few hours away. For fans of both teams, emotions are on the rise as the teams gear up to face each other in a rematch after the 2024 Stanley Cup Finals, when the Edmonton Oilers faced a devastating defeat.
Now, it seems like the Edmonton Oilers' recent post has sparked a divide among fans.
The Edmonton Oilers' recent post sparked a debate among fans about the 2025 Stanley Cup Finals
A few hours ago, the Edmonton Oilers took to their official social media account and shared a picture of the prestigious Stanley Cup. The caption of the post read as, 'Look who we found in Edmonton 🏆 #StanleyCup' and it has sparked a debate among fans.
A fan commented, 'This time it's staying in Edmonton', while another fan joked, 'Where it needs to stay for the year.
This tweet brought to you by the bet i put on Edmonton at the start of the season.'
A third fan wrote, 'It has found its way home, you should just leave it there', while another fan posted, 'Welcome back Stanley! Stay a while- we're a fun place, I promise you'll like it here 🤩'
But it was not long before that the Florida Panthers' fans started commenting on the post, sparking a debate among fans.
A fan wrote, 'That's the last time it'll be there', while another fan posted, 'It's the only way you will see the cup. Cats in 5 🐀'
A third fan wrote, 'She'll be in South Florida again soon enough 🤫'
Connor McDavid
made things clear after the Oilers defeated the Dallas Stars
Connor McDavid, the captain of the Edmonton Oilers, sparked a huge debate when he was spotted lifting the Clarence S.
Campbell Bowl after the Oilers defeated the Dallas Stars in the conference championship.
As fans raved about Connor McDavid 'breaking' the NHL 'curse', the Oilers' team captain spoke about it and said, 'It's pretty obvious I think. Don't touch it last year, you don't win. Touch it this year, hopefully we win.'
Game 1 between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers is set to begin on Wednesday night.
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