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A member of the Edmonton Oilers critical to its success is not getting his due: 9 Things
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9. A few people seemed upset that Connor McDavid touched the Clarence Campbell Trophy after their big win on Thursday. I do not get the big deal. Toronto players have not touched it in decades.
8. The Oilers have home ice advantage. The Schedule: Game One is Edmonton is Wednesday, June 4. Game Two is Friday, June 6. If necessary, Game Five would be June 14, Game Seven June 20.
7. As per Oilers broadcaster Bob Stauffer, since the WHA merged with the NHL in 1979-80, Edmonton has Stanley Cup Finals appearances (nine) than any other Canadian franchise. Montreal has four, Calgary and Vancouver three. Ottawa has made it to the dance once.
6. Jeff Skinner on Thursday became the oldest player in Oilers history to score their first Stanley Cup Playoffs goal. Skinner was thirty-three years and thirteen days. The old record had been held by defenceman Stave Staios who scored in 2006 at thirty-two years and two-hundred ninety-nine days.
