For the second straight year, the Edmonton Oilers fall in the Stanley Cup Final. In today’s emotional Locked On Oilers, host Nick Zararis breaks down what went wrong in Game 6 against the Florida Panthers, why goaltending and offensive depth failed the Oilers when it mattered most, and how close this team really was to winning it all.

Plus, a heartfelt look at what comes next from offseason questions to roster decisions, and what fans should take away from another run that came up just short.

0:00 Intro: Oilers' Stanley Cup Finals loss

5:22 Panthers' strengths and Oilers' mistakes

10:36 FanDuel sponsorship and betting opportunities

15:43 Oilers' offensive struggles in the series

21:21 Appreciating the journey despite the loss

26:56 Reflecting on the season and future

Edmonton Oilers Lose Stanley Cup Final Again | Unpacking why the offense went cold and what's next
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It’s do or die for the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final. In today’s Locked On Oilers, Nick Zararis breaks down who should start in net Stuart Skinner or Calvin Pickard and why Connor McDavid must carry this team to Game 7.

From goaltending numbers to scoring depth issues and Florida’s suffocating structure, this is a high-stakes breakdown of what needs to happen for Edmonton to stay alive.

0:00 Intro: Oilers face do-or-die Game 6

5:46 McDavid needs to elevate his game

11:53 Power play struggles without Zach Hyman

17:59 McDavid must adapt playstyle against Panthers

23:35 Keys for Oilers to force Game 7

28:40 Outro: Cherish this Stanley Cup opportunity

Edmonton Oilers face do or die game 6 | Calvin Pickard vs Stuart Skinner debate and survival
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The Edmonton Oilers trail 3–2 in the Stanley Cup Final after a frustrating Game 5 loss to the Florida Panthers. In this episode of Locked On Oilers, Nick Zararis breaks down why the Panthers’ counterattack overwhelmed Edmonton, how the Oilers’ offense dried up at the worst time, and who should start in net for Game 6: Stuart Skinner or Calvin Pickard.

From goaltending breakdowns to scoring droughts and the need for urgency in Game 6, this is a critical look at where things stand — and how the Oilers can still win this series.

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0:00 Intro: Oilers face 3-2 deficit against Panthers

5:48 Florida's effective strategy wears down Oilers

11:22 Goaltending dilemma: Pickard vs Skinner debate

16:57 Oilers need goalie to steal a game

22:32 Finding paths to victory for Game 6

28:38 Outro: Reset and focus on scoring goals

Edmonton Oilers Down 3–2 | Game 5 Breakdown, Goalie Dilemma & Must-Win Game 6 Mindset
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