Connor McDavid Oilers make history Stanley Cup Game 7

McDavid fulfills childhood dream by leading Oilers to Game 7 in Stanley Cup final, on verge of historic comeback.

Connor McDavid has always looked up to Sidney Crosby as the player he aspires to be. As a child, McDavid would pretend to score the winning goal in the Stanley Cup and imagine himself in that position. Now, after leading the Edmonton Oilers to a Game 7 against the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup final, McDavid and his teammates are on the cusp of completing one of the greatest comebacks in sports history.

McDavid has been exceptional in the biggest moments of his first Cup final appearance, recording four points in Games 4 and 5 to keep the Oilers alive. With the series now tied at 3-3, McDavid remains the X-factor on the grand stage. His teammate, Corey Perry, acknowledges McDavid's ability to do magical things at any point in the game.

While McDavid is the catalyst for the Oilers' rally, facing off against the Panthers' Aleksander Barkov and Sergei Bobrovsky presents a formidable challenge. The Oilers understand the magnitude of the moment but are focused on making it as ordinary as possible in their heads. They are determined to finish a job that has not been done in the NHL since 1942.

As the series comes down to Game 7, both teams are aware of the historic opportunity in front of them. For the Panthers, who were one win away from sweeping the series, it is a chance to secure their first franchise championship. For the Oilers, it is an opportunity to end Canada's 31-year title drought and solidify McDavid's legacy as one of hockey's greatest players.

The excitement is palpable as both teams prepare for the final showdown. McDavid and the Oilers have worked tirelessly to put themselves in this position and are eager to seize the moment. The stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to an unforgettable series.