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The Edmonton Oilers got off the mat. Down, 2-1, in the best-of-seven series and trailing by three goals in Friday night’s Game 4, the Oilers staged a stunning comeback to get the Final back on level terms ahead of Sunday’s Game 5 in Alberta.
Is there better theater than Stanley Cup playoff hockey? Game 4 between Edmonton and Florida had everything: chaotic twists, a comeback, a last-second game-tying goal, another overtime, and Taylor Swift in the crowd as the Oilers tied a wild series.
Oilers forward Trent Frederic, whose cross-check on Sam Bennett's arm sparked a third-period line brawl, spoke Tuesday about the incident and the wider issue of officiating standards.
The Oilers need to get Connor McDavid on a long-term contract extension before focusing on NHL free agency this summer.