The Florida Panthers can win the Stanley Cup for the second year in a row by beating the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of the final on Tuesday night.
Their first chance to clinch the franchise’s second championship comes at home after a dominant performance in Game 5 in Edmonton.
“It’s a great opportunity,” forward Matthew Tkachuk said. “Our fans have given us so much love and support and momentum this year that they deserve this type of game at home.”
Since opening night of their title defence, the Panthers have won 32 of 50 games at their arena on the edge of the Everglades. Their NHL record-tying success of winning 10 on the road during this season’s playoffs has allowed them the opportunity to close out the Oilers at home.
Panthers 1 win away from repeating as Stanley Cup champions after defeating Oilers in Game 5
“We don’t really try to think where we are, where we play, but obviously it’s fun to be at home
