The update: Honestly, not much has changed from our last newsletter. The Florida Panthers (leading 3-2) are still just one win away from claiming their first Stanley Cup, while the Edmonton Oilers have gained momentum by winning two crucial games to stay alive.
Before tonight’s Game 6 at 8 p.m. ET in Alberta, let’s highlight the key players from both teams: Matthew Tkachuk of Florida and Connor McDavid of Edmonton.
Tkachuk’s relentless style motivates his team: In case you missed it, Tkachuk’s incredible dive to save a goal in Game 5 was nothing short of legendary. His toughness and willingness to give his all on the ice, even playing through injuries like a broken sternum in last year’s final, make him a standout player.
Not surprisingly, Tkachuk leads Florida in points this postseason with six goals and 16 assists. Although the Panthers fell short in Game 5, Tkachuk’s determination could be the key to their success according to comments from the locker room.
McDavid continues to make his mark on the game: If Edmonton manages to come back from a 3-0 deficit to win the Stanley Cup, it will largely be due to McDavid’s stellar performance.
The exceptional center has already broken the record for most assists in an NHL postseason and is just two points away from matching Wayne Gretzky’s record for Stanley Cup Final points, a record that has stood since 1988.
