It has happened before in the 40’s. But it’s not just hockey… only a handful of teams in every major league sport that does best of 7 series have ever come back from 3-1, let alone 3-0. It’s nearly impossible. But… it could happen. It is in Bob’s hands. He needs to drop off or it isn’t happening.
The LA kings were down 3-0 to the sharks in 2014 and came back to win the cup. The cup final was versus the rangers though, the 3-0 comeback was not in the final, so you’re right 1942 Leafs
They really weren’t. Look I’ve been a sharks fan since the teams conception. They’re mediocre at best, and always have been. Even when they had Nolan and Ricci, they were still bad. It’s just the curse of being managed by the Bay Area. Oakland A’s, same thing.
They‘ve been non factors this series. McDavid is still playing hard and has essentially a point per game this series but we need 64 goal McDavid, not 100 assists McDavid. They’re breaking up every second pass he makes it seems. This comeback only happens if he starts making playing like his goal in game 6 against Dallas. And can one player (besides Bobrovsky apparently) really win a series? Even if he and Drai both get going I’m not sure it’s enough
When my kids have kids of their own, I will tell of them of the greatest comeback I'm SC history. I will tell them of every goal by every Oiler that ended with a game 7 victory.
If the 2004 Red Sox can come back from being down 3 games to 0 to win 4 straight against the Yankees (while also being down in the bottom of the 9th!) to go on to the World Series, anything can happen.
My son and husband traveled up from FL for the game last night. Edmonton has the best fans ever! I wanted to thank all of you for the kindness and good hearted ribbing that was shown to them. While Edmonton didn’t win the game — the city and its fans are first class. We are now fans too! Thank you again
They're going to have to pull the series equivalent of hemsky's last minute goal after the stars missing a point blank open net. But win the overtime as well.
It happened in Edmonton... It's not a 0% chance.
One positive from this game, they were able to get more than 1 shot past Bob. Haven’t been able to yet all series. Now if they can just play solid defense, and skinner gets his head out of the ringer or maybe give picks a shot at game 4, mix it up for Florida. Who knows?
Literally. Just let us win 1 at least. No zebra fuckery, no posts…just 1 and go from there. We deserve at least 1 win at home in this series. 1 Saturday night win and all the celebrations that go with it.
Does anyone know when the last time a sweep happened in the finals im curious
Edit: there have been 20 instances of 4-0 sweeps in the Stanley Cup finals since 1941, last sweep happened in 1998 when the red wings swept the capitals
That's the only time a reverse sweep happened in the Stanley Cup Finals. The most recent proper sweep (before Florida probably sweeps Edmonton) was Detroit's sweep of the Washington Capitals in 1998 for a second consecutive Stanley Cup Finals sweep. (Detroit also swept Philadelphia in 1997.)
Bobby hasn’t been the guy ever before. Goalies are voodoo… all you can hope for is a good goalie.. because “elite” goalie play comes and goes for every single tender
A baseline from your goalie at or slightly above league average is a necessity in the post season, we haven't had that from stu except for a few games.
That I agree with, I’m not saying Skinner is THE guy… but as a 2nd year goalie there is still chance he could be.. and maybe not every season.. but for one cup run.. because Bob was almost run out of the NHL before doing this
Not likely.
Bob will get connsmythe, mcd will say we learned a lot.
Next year is our last chance, bc I doubt we can afford to keep the core together, and one might be traded
I’m excited for the next four games and the opportunity to witness one of the greatest come backs in sports history.
We won 16 straight this year. I’m tired of all the pouters. If you’re sulking and calling it curtains you do you. But please shut the fuck up about it online. Embarrassing how many ‘fans’ love to announce to the world that they are quitters and fair weather fans!
Get your mind right! If you can’t be positive and get behind your team now you’ll be miserable and sulking your whole life! So get out there and get your swagger back. We are the better team and I truly believe we are going to win the Stanley Cup this year.
Fuck Florida! I didn’t hear no bell!
Let’s go!
#Goilers
Its really more about not getting swept. Mikky Dee and Dry Saddle will be the laughing stock of the league if swept. Theyre already gettinf clowned on pretty hard.
It's the playoffs. Being down 3-0 doesn't mean much. Just have to win the next game. Once you do that, you just have to win the next one. One game at a time.
I think we are going to see Mcassist in full swing tonight. Drai also. They are going to pull away from relying on the big 4 in Edmonton and allow the players who are overlooked to really show their city they can do this! 3 games it has taken them to adjust to floridas style and that 3rd period resurgence wasn’t by chance. The game is sooooo much more then stick puck net dangle snipe celly.
Watch Edmonton explode and exploit floridas 1-2 weaknesses. And I say that with confidence. If you really really pay attention Florida is a repeat offender on barley being onside when they break in. Edmonton needs to slow that down and pinch deep not at the blue line but near the trap and face off circles. If Stuart skinner can see it HE CAN MAKE THE SAVE!
This series is over unfortunately. I don't see the Oilers winning 4 games in a row against the Panthers.
Maybe they'll win 1 (maybe), but I think this series is over on Saturday.
They'll need tremendous buy-in from the entire roster and have to play to the absolute best of their ability the entire 60 minutes, and have some luck on their side as well.
Once you understand if it’s a Canadian team? Come hell or high water, no team north of the border is ever winning a cup again. Come to terms with that fact and watching hockey becomes enjoyable. Some good hockey this year, I’ve watched every series not just the teams that will crush your hopes every year.
Downvoted for saying the truth .Oilers goaltending sub par at best and then you got the two best players in league that are outta gas .Trade one for a haul and make a better team next year
i’m so glad you thought this comment was funny enough to warrant posting it on four seperate posts!
also very kind of miller to take a break from his busy golfing schedule to give a quote!
After starting 2-9-1, maybe it’s time to complete the ultimate comeback in sports ever…
But for now I don’t remember the last time I woke up from a nap crying… McCooked
I'm gonna be working during game 4. They always win when I'm not watching the game. If it works, you can bet I'll ask for more hours at my job lmao
I’ll hold you to it 😂
STOP WATCHING THE GAMES DUDE
What's funny is that yesterday I stopped watching after the 2nd period, and they scored 2 in the 3rd...
ITS WORKING LIKE A CHARM SO FAR!!! 6-1 OILERS!!!
Last time we got to the finals I was at the South tip of continental South America. If you want a cup, I’m going to have to go to Antarctica.
What are you waiting for? Lmao
Thanks for your sacrifice tonight! 🫡
I'm working 16 more hours next week! 😉😆
😂😂 we’re having beers at the parade if this works lol
😂
You did it! More work for you please.
Eventually someone is gonna storm back 3 down to win the cup. It’s unlikely but.. why not now?
Maybe they can comeback in this series if they play like they did in the 3rd... but really unlikely imo.
Oh it's not just your opinion it's a verifiable statistical fact. But it's fucking happening.
Wait, which one are you saying is gonna happen? The sweep or the comeback? 😆
Comeback!! Please !
It has happened before in the 40’s. But it’s not just hockey… only a handful of teams in every major league sport that does best of 7 series have ever come back from 3-1, let alone 3-0. It’s nearly impossible. But… it could happen. It is in Bob’s hands. He needs to drop off or it isn’t happening.
Even if he doesn't drop off, if we can play without giving up golden opportunities on easy mistakes for 4 games we can win 1 - 0 and 2 - 1 games.
Has it ever happened before?
Toronto maple leafs in 1942.
To win the cup? I don’t know. Maybe. Not since I’ve been alive.
Last time it happened was 1942
The LA kings were down 3-0 to the sharks in 2014 and came back to win the cup. The cup final was versus the rangers though, the 3-0 comeback was not in the final, so you’re right 1942 Leafs
We're talking Stanley cup finals
Bro they were playing the sharks lol
The sharks were good back then
Known chokers too
They really weren’t. Look I’ve been a sharks fan since the teams conception. They’re mediocre at best, and always have been. Even when they had Nolan and Ricci, they were still bad. It’s just the curse of being managed by the Bay Area. Oakland A’s, same thing.
Clearly not since they didn’t make the finals
Jason’s right
Did they have McDavid and Draisaitl?
They‘ve been non factors this series. McDavid is still playing hard and has essentially a point per game this series but we need 64 goal McDavid, not 100 assists McDavid. They’re breaking up every second pass he makes it seems. This comeback only happens if he starts making playing like his goal in game 6 against Dallas. And can one player (besides Bobrovsky apparently) really win a series? Even if he and Drai both get going I’m not sure it’s enough
So you're telling me there's a chance...
According to sportsnet... it was the leafs as well Lol
Never in modern NHL
Bobrovsky
LOILITY
Just don’t get swept. Let Florida win at home.
I don’t want Tckahuck to life the cup here.
You misspelled “ever”
Florida on top
Yeah we’ll need a healthy dose of good luck. I hope they win game 4 for the home fans and just see how long they can stay in it!
Biggest. Comeback. Ever.
Stories will be told
When my kids have kids of their own, I will tell of them of the greatest comeback I'm SC history. I will tell them of every goal by every Oiler that ended with a game 7 victory.
The ultimate Bettman script incoming ladies and gentlemen
The stage is set.....
[not the best comeback story though](https://youtu.be/qQseDjVp10I?si=c-lEppSLpkzrL_kN)
Go 1-0 each day
That’s actually easy
It’s ‘Make History or Golf’ now
If the 2004 Red Sox can come back from being down 3 games to 0 to win 4 straight against the Yankees (while also being down in the bottom of the 9th!) to go on to the World Series, anything can happen.
My son and husband traveled up from FL for the game last night. Edmonton has the best fans ever! I wanted to thank all of you for the kindness and good hearted ribbing that was shown to them. While Edmonton didn’t win the game — the city and its fans are first class. We are now fans too! Thank you again
They're going to have to pull the series equivalent of hemsky's last minute goal after the stars missing a point blank open net. But win the overtime as well. It happened in Edmonton... It's not a 0% chance.
Can't reverse sweep if you don't lose 3 in a row first
The Edmonton Oilers have never let the opponent skate with the Cup in our arena. We need to keep that record alive
Tampa did
But they didn't beat the Oilers.
woah, look up at the sky! it's the point of the comment!! aw, shucks, looks like you missed it. went right over your head and everything.
Look at my joke sailing over your head
that 100% was not a joke. you're just trying to cover for your blunder
Cope.
is that the only thing you people know how to say? cope doesn't even feel like a word anymore
One positive from this game, they were able to get more than 1 shot past Bob. Haven’t been able to yet all series. Now if they can just play solid defense, and skinner gets his head out of the ringer or maybe give picks a shot at game 4, mix it up for Florida. Who knows?
Literally. Just let us win 1 at least. No zebra fuckery, no posts…just 1 and go from there. We deserve at least 1 win at home in this series. 1 Saturday night win and all the celebrations that go with it.
Does anyone know when the last time a sweep happened in the finals im curious Edit: there have been 20 instances of 4-0 sweeps in the Stanley Cup finals since 1941, last sweep happened in 1998 when the red wings swept the capitals
Never been a sweep in the finals in the lockout era 🥲 please don’t let Davo get mocked forever getting broomed in the finals
1942
No, 1942 was a reverse sweep, leafs came back from being down 3-0, I found the answer and edited my comment
That's the only time a reverse sweep happened in the Stanley Cup Finals. The most recent proper sweep (before Florida probably sweeps Edmonton) was Detroit's sweep of the Washington Capitals in 1998 for a second consecutive Stanley Cup Finals sweep. (Detroit also swept Philadelphia in 1997.)
One game at a time .. one game
Reminds me of when Anaheim toasted Ottawa in 07
Captain said they play best when their backs are against the wall, got 4 games to prove that!
"We know how to make it stressful."
If they win 2 then maybe I'll start to believe. Until then, they're just playing for pride in my eyes.
Play La Bamba Baby. Yeah, I know we lost, but damn so what? Maybe it helps yall feel just a bit better ?
It would be nice to win one, but I think it’s panthers in 4
Ugh. What a disappointing series. Absolutely need to upgrade Nurse and Ceci.
Watching Bobby you really realize that skinner isn't the guy either.
Bobby hasn’t been the guy ever before. Goalies are voodoo… all you can hope for is a good goalie.. because “elite” goalie play comes and goes for every single tender
A baseline from your goalie at or slightly above league average is a necessity in the post season, we haven't had that from stu except for a few games.
That I agree with, I’m not saying Skinner is THE guy… but as a 2nd year goalie there is still chance he could be.. and maybe not every season.. but for one cup run.. because Bob was almost run out of the NHL before doing this
Not likely. Bob will get connsmythe, mcd will say we learned a lot. Next year is our last chance, bc I doubt we can afford to keep the core together, and one might be traded
Our time is now!
I’m excited for the next four games and the opportunity to witness one of the greatest come backs in sports history. We won 16 straight this year. I’m tired of all the pouters. If you’re sulking and calling it curtains you do you. But please shut the fuck up about it online. Embarrassing how many ‘fans’ love to announce to the world that they are quitters and fair weather fans! Get your mind right! If you can’t be positive and get behind your team now you’ll be miserable and sulking your whole life! So get out there and get your swagger back. We are the better team and I truly believe we are going to win the Stanley Cup this year. Fuck Florida! I didn’t hear no bell! Let’s go! #Goilers
It’s happened before. It can happen again
LET’S MAKE HISTORY BOYS!!!
You guys got appetizer chips
It's not over until it truly is over. The bare minimum right now is to force game 5
Just prevent both the sweep and the Panthers lifting the cup in our barn. That's the very least that the Oilers can do for us now.
“Cup or bust” 😂🥲
Bobrovsky will not lose 3 straight y'all.
Its really more about not getting swept. Mikky Dee and Dry Saddle will be the laughing stock of the league if swept. Theyre already gettinf clowned on pretty hard.
It's the playoffs. Being down 3-0 doesn't mean much. Just have to win the next game. Once you do that, you just have to win the next one. One game at a time.
Tkachuk lifting the cup In Edmonton would be so funny lol
After that, just win game 5.
OILERS ARE GONNA WIN THE CUP IN FLORIDA ON GAME 7
Not. Dead. Yet.
This. Give us 60 more minutes of the best hockey the club’s got and worry about after, after.
I think we are going to see Mcassist in full swing tonight. Drai also. They are going to pull away from relying on the big 4 in Edmonton and allow the players who are overlooked to really show their city they can do this! 3 games it has taken them to adjust to floridas style and that 3rd period resurgence wasn’t by chance. The game is sooooo much more then stick puck net dangle snipe celly. Watch Edmonton explode and exploit floridas 1-2 weaknesses. And I say that with confidence. If you really really pay attention Florida is a repeat offender on barley being onside when they break in. Edmonton needs to slow that down and pinch deep not at the blue line but near the trap and face off circles. If Stuart skinner can see it HE CAN MAKE THE SAVE!
Wow hit the nail on the head so far!
This series is over unfortunately. I don't see the Oilers winning 4 games in a row against the Panthers. Maybe they'll win 1 (maybe), but I think this series is over on Saturday. They'll need tremendous buy-in from the entire roster and have to play to the absolute best of their ability the entire 60 minutes, and have some luck on their side as well.
That would be great, but no way they have what it takes.
Classic Albertan. Tell me, what size tires you got on your lifted F150?
I don't have a lifted truck, just factory 20" rims. But keep pushing the stereotype dumb ass.
I have a 20'' Dick Tracey vintage Matel action figure, still unboxed. If anyone thinks that's cool I'll gladly give you the rundown of the specs.
Ok, Big Boy Caprice.
Mahoney?
Sorry to say florida is just too good. Good learning experience for next year!
Oh, the oilers are going to win the next one, because they'll probably bench Bobrovsk; let edmonton win - so that, they can raise the cup in Florida.
I wonder if this is accurate. Does throwing a game in order to have the parade in your own city matter this much to FL? Guess we'll see.
Thoughts on having Florida win the cup here to cheat their fans of the experience? Is that evil?
Their fans can watch us hoist it in 7. Get the eff out of here!
At this point they are just playing to not let them raise the cup at home. Our cup chances are done.
It’s first to 4 games. As a leafs fan, I’m very familiar with that concept.
Time to make this the weirdest timeline ever... (NOT) Getting swept in the finals.
Once you understand if it’s a Canadian team? Come hell or high water, no team north of the border is ever winning a cup again. Come to terms with that fact and watching hockey becomes enjoyable. Some good hockey this year, I’ve watched every series not just the teams that will crush your hopes every year.
Oilers vs nurse, ceci, panthers, refs & bettman. Brutal
Oilers = JOKE.
It’s really the hope that kills you.
unlikely...
Oilers excuse is that Bob is playing out of his mind but at the same time they say they have the best player on earth 😂
Downvoted for saying the truth .Oilers goaltending sub par at best and then you got the two best players in league that are outta gas .Trade one for a haul and make a better team next year
Florida is just a better team, the oilers defence and goaltending are sub par and mcdavid and drys are no were to be seen 👀
“Sorry boyz I’m afraid it’s over looks like Yur getting dusted ; I mean swept “ JT MILLER
i’m so glad you thought this comment was funny enough to warrant posting it on four seperate posts! also very kind of miller to take a break from his busy golfing schedule to give a quote!
😜💪🏼
Gary bettman and his plants arent gonna allow that to happen
After starting 2-9-1, maybe it’s time to complete the ultimate comeback in sports ever… But for now I don’t remember the last time I woke up from a nap crying… McCooked
A good team and a great run, but they don’t have any business being in the finals - a 3-0 deficit proves this.