Last updated Jun 10, 3:08am ET

The crunch stage of the Stanley Cup Finals arrives on Thursday evening, as the Florida Panthers could go within one win of retaining their title.

For the Edmonton Oilers, Thursday represents a must-win evening at the Amerant Bank Arena.

However, a victory will put them back on level ahead of the series moving back to Canada on Saturday evening.

Panthers vs. Oilers Game 4 Odds

Game 4 Result Odds
Edmonton Oilers +125
Florida Panthers -150

Panthers vs. Oilers Game 3 Recap

Game Three could be the pivotal point in the Stanley Cup Finals, as the Panthers flexed their muscles and powered their way to a dominant home victory against the Oilers to seize control of the NHL title.

Sam Bennett and Brad Marchand both scored for the second game running, while Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Reinhart ed further efforts in the 6-1 demolition.

For the Oilers, they were left to ponder where this performance came from, as they had more than held their own against the defending champions throughout the series to this point.

Marchand made NHL history in game three, becoming the oldest player to score in three successive appearances at this late stage of the campaign. Bennett’s performances have already reached new heights in the post-season, netting an NHL-leading 14th on Monday.

Meanwhile, credit must also be given to the Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky, who ended the night with 40 saves. The frustrations of the Oilers boiled over in the final ten minutes, with an all-out brawl indicating that the Panthers had gotten under the skin of their rivals.

Huge questions will now hang over the Oilers, who will need to win in Florida to avoid facing a must-win encounter back in front of their own fans on Saturday.

Panthers vs. Oilers Game 4 Picks

The Panthers seized control of the Stanley Cup in game three, and back in front of their own fans against a rattled Oilers for game four could create the perfect storm for the hosts.

Therefore, we like the chances of the Panthers to secure a victory to go within a single win of going back-to-back.

Pick
Florida Panthers (-150)
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