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Panthers vs. Oilers Game 6 Recap: Early Look At Game 7

The Comeback Trail: How The Oilers Forced A Decisive Game 7 Against The Panthers   The Stanley Cup was within reach for the Florida Panthers as they entered Game 6 with a 3-2 series lead. However, the Edmonton Oilers had other plans, scoring the first three goals and cruising to a dominant 5-1 victory. This win marked the Oilers as just the third team in NHL history to overcome a 0-3 deficit in the Stanley Cup Final to force a Game 7. The stage is now set for a thrilling conclusion to this historic series on Monday night. Panthers Grade: C- The Panthers have only themselves to blame for this precarious position. A team that lost three consecutive games just twice in the regular season is now on the verge of losing the Stanley Cup after having been so close to victory. The Panthers' once-stellar defense and special teams have crumbled, leaving goalie Sergei Bobrovsky exposed. The lack of contribution from star players and ineffective coaching adjustments have all contributed to this...