Oilers on the Verge of Becoming the Most Unlikely, Memorable Cup Champs in NHL History

Edmonton has been home to the most talented dynasty in NHL history, but a win by the 2024 version would put these Oilers ahead of those and all others, says Ken Campbell.

Bet you never thought Edmonton, or any other city in the NHL for that matter, would produce a team that would be even more memorable than the 1980s dynasty, did you?

Well, if the Oilers can finish off one of the most remarkable comebacks in sports history Monday night, they go right to the top of the pile, ahead of all those great Oiler teams and probably any other in NHL history.

The Oilers had a seven-percent chance of winning the Stanley Cup when they lost the first three games of the final. And they were in 31st place after the first 12 games of the season when they got out of the gate at 2-9-1.

They've also trailed in three of the four playoff series this season. You put all that together, and if the Oilers can pull this off, they'll go down in NHL history as the most unlikely and incredible Cup winner ever.

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Edmonton has been home to the most talented dynasty in NHL history, but a win by the 2024 version would put these Oilers ahead of those and all others, says Ken Campbell.

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