Oilers Near Stanley Cup Glory as 30-Year Canadian Drought Nears End

Canadian hockey fans have been waiting over three decades to see the Stanley Cup return home. Now, the Edmonton Oilers might finally make that dream come true.

The last time a Canadian team hoisted the Cup was way back in 1993, when the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Los Angeles Kings. To put that in perspective: “Jurassic Park” was the hottest movie in theaters, and Janet Jackson topped the charts.

That’s 32 long years of watching American teams celebrate.

But the Oilers are changing the narrative. After a shaky start against the Kings in the first round, they’ve been nearly unstoppable, going 14-2 on their path to the Finals.

Leon Draisaitl has been absolutely clutch. His overtime heroics in Game 1 gave Edmonton fans hope, though the next two games didn’t go their way.

Then came Game 4 – and what a game it was.

The Panthers jumped out to what seemed like an insurmountable 3-0 lead in the first period. But Edmonton wasn’t done. Not even close.

The Oilers stormed back with four straight goals, only to see Florida’s Sam Reinhart tie it up with seconds left in regulation. Then Draisaitl worked his magic again, his deflected pass finding the net in overtime to even the series at 2-2.

Now they’re just two wins away from bringing the Cup back to Canada.

Here’s how long each Canadian team has been waiting:

• Toronto Maple Leafs: 56 years (last win: 1967)
• Vancouver Canucks: Never won
• Calgary Flames: 34 years (last win: 1989)
• Edmonton Oilers: 35 years (last win: 1990)
• Ottawa Senators: Never won
• Montreal Canadiens: 32 years (last win: 1993)
• Winnipeg Jets: Never won

The Canadiens still hold the record for most Stanley Cups with 23, but it’s been a while since any Canadian city has had a parade.

Could this be the year? Edmonton’s got the firepower, the momentum, and an entire nation behind them.

Two more wins. That’s all it takes.