An inspired comeback attempt by the Edmonton Oilers turned this year's NHL final into a classic, but the end result was the same as it has been for decades. The Stanley Cup is heading south of the border. Again.
turned this year's NHL final into a classic, but the end result was the same as it has been for decades.hoisted the iconic trophy on the Rogers Place ice following a 2-1 win over the Oilers on Monday in Game 7 of the Cup final., played inspired hockey for much of the series but fell just short of becoming the first Canadian NHL champion since the 1992-93
Instead, the Stanley Cup has taken up residence in some non-traditional markets, including Tampa, Fla., , Los Angeles , Dallas, Raleigh, N.C., Anaheim, Calif., Las Vegas and now Sunrise, Fla. The Oilers, who won their last of five Cups in 1990, were also looking to become just the second team to come back from a 3-0 deficit in the final. The only team to do that is the 1941-42
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