In the tense atmosphere of the Stanley Cup final, the Edmonton Oilers demonstrated astonishing resilience and fighting spirit. Five time champion goalkeeper Grant Fur, when talking about this team, described their current state as “breaking through the waves”. In the series against the Florida Panthers, despite being trailing 0-3 at one point, the Oil Man team successfully pushed the series to its limit with the outstanding performance of captain Connor McDavid.
Fur, the former goalkeeper of the Celtics, did not hesitate to choose McDavid when talking about the striker that the NHL least wants to face today. He emphasized that McDavid’s speed and ball control ability made him a nightmare as a goalkeeper. At a crucial moment in the Stanley Cup final, McDavid once again stepped forward and proved with his performance that he is one of the greatest players in the NHL today.
As the Oil Man team rebounded from a 3-0 disadvantage, Fule saw the enormous potential contained within the team. He said that when the Oilers return to their home ground, they will have the support of the home audience, which will be a major advantage for them. Fur believes that the Oilers now have the drive, they are riding the waves and striving to win every game.
The direction of this Stanley Cup final has become uncertain. The confrontation between the Oil Man team and the Black Panthers team is no longer a simple battle of winners advancing and losers being eliminated, but has become a psychological battle and endurance test. If the Oilers can successfully win their 6th game at home, they will have the opportunity to play their 7th showdown at the home of the Black Panthers in Florida, competing for the final championship.
For Canadian ice hockey fans, the rise of the Oilers undoubtedly brings them hope. Since the Montreal Canadians won the Stanley Cup in 1993, Canada has experienced a 31 year national drought. The outstanding performance of the Oil Man team has given fans hope to end this drought.
Like many Canadian fans, Fule is full of confidence in the Oilers. They believe that as long as the Oilers can maintain their current momentum and fighting spirit, they have a chance to win this epic Stanley Cup final. Regardless of the outcome, this series will become a beautiful story in the history of ice hockey.