With the series now tied at 2-2 it’s a best-of-three to hoist the cup. It’s been a case of punch and counterpunch, both metaphorically and physically, but inside that there’s been a few key reasons this series has been so damn good.

Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) scores a goal against Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner (74) during the first period of Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final Friday, June 13, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. Credit: AP/Lynne Sladky

The Edmonton Oilers emerged victorious from a whirlwind Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final.  After falling behind the Florida Panthers 3-0, taking a 4-3 third-period lead and seeing the Panthers tie the game at 4-4 in the final seconds of regulation,