Edmonton Air Traffic reportedly tried to stop the Panthers plane from landing

The Panthers were supposed to leave Florida at 1 p.m., but a rainstorm forced them to delay their flight, and they ended up departing around 4:30 p.m. .

On their way to Edmonton, Canadian air traffic controllers joked with the Panthers' pilots about not being able to land in Edmonton. Hear their funny conversation in the video below:

With the next two games of the series being held in Edmonton, and the Panthers just two victories away from winning the Stanley Cup, their next plane ride could be the best they've ever had. However, it won't be easy to beat the Oilers in front of their home fans for two straight games. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, who have only one combined assist in two games, will do everything they can to make an impact.

Also, the Oilers had the last two days to rest at home, while the Panthers just went through a tough time leaving Florida, which could influence their performance.

Nonetheless, if any team can pull this off, it's the Panthers. They're so close to their goal and have what it takes to come back home with the Cup.

If the Panthers win tonight, the series could be over by Saturday.

Source: hockeypatrol
Edmonton air traffic control tries to stop the Florida Panthers from landing