Video evidence shows Oliver Ekman-Larsson quit on his team in final seconds
Florida Panthers defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson quit on his team last night, allowing Connor McDavid to score an empty-net goal in the final seconds of Game 5.
With the Oilers forcing the Panthers to return to Edmonton for Game 6, Florida fans were quick to point out the team's mistakes. Ekman-Larsson is facing heavy criticism for a questionable play at the end of the game.
With Sergei Bobrovsky on the bench, the Panthers were trying to tie the game. In the final seconds, the Oilers shot the puck toward the empty net. In a desperate effort, Matthew Tkachuk dove to stop the puck from crossing the goal line. Unfortunately, Ekman-Larsson had already given up on the play, allowing McDavid to score moments later.
Watch the video to see how it happened:
With the Stanley Cup in the building, come on man.
Ekman-Larsson probably thought the puck had already gone in. This highlights the importance of never quitting on a play, especially in the Stanley Cup Finals.
Ekman-Larsson's reputation might take a hit after this incident, but he still has time to redeem himself in the next game.
Do you think Ekman-Larsson's reputation will suffer after he quit on his team and let Connor McDavid score an empty-net goal in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals?
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