Edmonton Oilers Return to Stanley Cup Final

Third Stanley Cup Final Appearance in Four Seasons

The Edmonton Oilers are back in the Stanley Cup Final for the third time in four seasons after defeating the Calgary Flames in five games in the Western Conference Final. The Oilers will face the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Final, which begins Wednesday, June 22nd.

Oilers' Five Stanley Cup Championships

The Oilers have won five Stanley Cups in their history, all of which came in the 1980s. The Oilers won their first Stanley Cup in 1984, and they followed that up with championships in 1985, 1987, 1988, and 1990. The Oilers' five Stanley Cups are the most among NHL teams since 1980.

The Oilers are led by Connor McDavid, who is one of the best players in the NHL. McDavid has won the Hart Trophy as the NHL's MVP in each of the past two seasons, and he is a leading candidate to win the award again this season. The Oilers also have a strong supporting cast, which includes Leon Draisaitl, Zach Hyman, and Evan Bouchard.

The Lightning are the defending Stanley Cup champions, and they are one of the most successful teams in the NHL over the past decade. The Lightning have won three Stanley Cups in the past six seasons, and they are looking to add to their trophy case this year. The Lightning are led by Nikita Kucherov, who is one of the most dangerous players in the NHL. Kucherov has won the Art Ross Trophy as the NHL's leading scorer in each of the past two seasons, and he is a leading candidate to win the award again this season. The Lightning also have a strong supporting cast, which includes Steven Stamkos, Victor Hedman, and Andrei Vasilevskiy.

The Stanley Cup Final is sure to be a close and exciting series. The Oilers and Lightning are two of the best teams in the NHL, and they both have a chance to win the championship.