New report proves the Oilers were at a huge disadvantage during the playoffs
A new report reveals a significant disadvantage the Edmonton Oilers faced in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are known for being one of the toughest grinds in sports. The Edmonton Oilers had to deal with major injuries to stars like Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. On top of that, they faced an unprecedented challenge, now revealed as one of the most severe in NHL history.
Edmonton Oilers Faced Severe Disadvantage in 2024 PlayoffsThe playoffs typically favor the best teams from the regular season with easier early matchups. Unfortunately, the Oilers had a rough start to the season, leading to the firing of head coach Jay Woodcroft after a 3-9-1 start.
Despite their struggles, the Oilers turned things around and managed to sneak into the playoffs as a lower seed. This placed them on one of the toughest paths to the Stanley Cup Finals in NHL history�ranked fourth hardest, just behind the 2022 Tampa Bay Lightning and the Florida Panthers in 2023 and 1996.
Given this grueling journey, it's no surprise the Oilers seemed to run out of steam in the Finals. They had to fight hard all season to make the playoffs and then faced a brutal path once they got there.
With the offseason now in full swing, the Oilers can regroup and aim to set themselves up better in the regular season for postseason success. Maybe they can follow the example of the Florida Panthers, who bounced back from a tough loss to win the Stanley Cup.
Credit: hockeypatrolReport reveals the Oilers were at a huge disadvantage in this Stanley Cup Finals
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21 JUILLET | 200 ANSWERS New report proves the Oilers were at a huge disadvantage during the playoffs Do it feel like the Edmonton Oilers had the toughest path to the finals during the Stanley Cup Playoffs? | ||
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