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In their search for a Stanley Cup the Edmonton Oilers are facing a daunting sequel: 9 Things
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8. And it gets worse. Over five games the Florida Panthers have played 200:25 with the lead. For the Edmonton Oilers? 33:51. When you are chasing that much, the wear, tear and odds have a way of catching up to you.
7. But then there is this sobering statistic: In the history of the Stanley Cup Playoffs the club who wins Game Five of the Finals has won the Cup seventy-three percent of the time. So, the odds are heavily in the Panthers' favor.
6. However…eight teams have rallied from 3-2 deficits to win Best of Seven Stanley Cup Finals. They range from the 1942 Toronto Maple Leafs to the 2011 Boston Bruins. In between that were some truly powerhouse clubs such as the 2009 Penguins, 2001 Avalanche and 1971 Montreal Canadiens. So, you're saying there is a chance?!
5. I supported starting Calvin Pickard in goal for Game Five. And if I had it to do all over again, I would not do any differently. Goaltending did not win or lose Game Five for either side. All four that got past Pickard were Grade 'A' chances against. But for an elimination game I do think you start your #1 guy. And that is Stuart Skinner.
