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Stanley Cup Final: Connor McDavid leads Oilers in Game 5 thriller to send series back to Edmonton

Panthers fans showed up in South Florida on Tuesday night fired up to celebrate the franchise's first Stanley Cup championship.

The Oilers missed the memo.

Edmonton took control in the opening period then held off a Florida rally for a thrilling 5-3 win in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final. Oilers superstar Connor McDavid tallied two goals and two assists in the win.

Oilers maintain bid at NHL history

After trailing 3-0, the Oilers have reeled off consecutive wins to cut their series deficit to 3-2.