Mark Carney (Andy Devlin/Edmonton Oilers)EDMONTON – Support can come from strange places.
Last postseason, many celebrities and influential figures showed their public support for the Edmonton Oilers and their bid to end Canada’s Stanley Cup drought.
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Drake was one of many to voice this support, sharing a screenshot of a bet he made on the team’s potential success. This year, someone else is sharing their support for the Oilers in a public forum.
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Ahead of Game One against the Los Angeles Kings in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Mark Carney shared a message of support for his hometown team.
The Prime Minister of Canada took to X to share this message: “The quest for the Cup begins tonight in LA. To the best team in hockey: you know what to do.”
Carney’s fandom has been well documented. He shared posts on social media during the 2024 playoff run, voicing his support. Additionally, he took part in a morning skate with the Oilers earlier this year.
For the fourth consecutive season, the Oilers are competing against the Kings in the opening round of the playoffs. Over the last three seasons, the Oilers have a 12-6 record. However, the Oilers only have two losses on the road, giving them a 6-2 record when they aren’t at Rogers Place.
This year is a new year, and all bets are off when it comes to the postseason.
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