Stanley

Cup Final

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have never needed the best of Connor McDavid more than they do right now.

Their season is on the line after a sluggish 5-2 loss in Game 5 on home ice. They’re faced with the daunting task of having to beat the Florida Panthers not just once but twice if they are going to get their revenge in the Stanley Cup Final rematch.

If the Oilers are going to make good on Jake Walman’s proclamation that they’re going to drag the Panthers back to Alberta — and then go one better by winning a second game — McDavid must do more than he’s done so far in this series.