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Oilers Rally From 3-0 Deficit to Level Stanley Cup Final Series

Edmonton’s comeback win shifts momentum back to home ice with coach Kris Knoblauch still undecided on his Game 5 starting goaltender.

Edmonton Oilers players surround goaltender Calvin Pickard (30) after defeating the Florida Panthers in overtime during Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla.
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Florida Panthers walk off the ice after losing Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final in overtime, Thursday June 12, 2025, at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Fla. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
during game four of the Stanley Cup Finals, Thursday June 12, 2025, at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Fla. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Overview

  • Edmonton overcame a three-goal first-period hole in Game 4 to secure a 5-4 overtime victory and tie the series 2-2.
  • Leon Draisaitl scored the overtime winner, marking his fourth extra-time goal of the postseason and setting an NHL record.
  • Backup Calvin Pickard made 22 saves after replacing Stuart Skinner in the second period, but Knoblauch has yet to name his Game 5 starter.
  • Florida built an early 3-0 lead behind power-play goals from Matthew Tkachuk and Anton Lundell before losing control in the second period.
  • The best-of-seven moves to Rogers Place in Edmonton for Game 5 on Saturday at 8 p.m. ET with the winner taking a 3-2 series lead.