Edmonton Oilers CEO Jeff Jackson delivered a message regarding Connor McDavid's importance before facing the Stanley Cup Final.

At the end of the regular season, exactly one staffer at The Athletic still picked Edmonton to win it all. And one staffer picked Florida. That’s it. We should have known better. The Oilers and Panthers did. The fact is, to a great team, home ice is nice. But it’s not a must.

The Edmonton Oilers scored three goals in the first 8:07 of the game to advance to the Stanley Cup Final for the second straight season after they defeated the Dallas Stars 6-3 in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final at American Airlines Center on Thursday.

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Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid isn't afraid of a little superstition after holding the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl.

With the "dynasty" word being floated freely as the Florida Panthers prepare for their third consecutive Stanley Cup Finals appearance, the public has been backing the Edmonton Oilers to avoid a repeat of last year's finals.

Connor McDavid's Wife's Two-Word Reaction to Oilers' WCF Win originally appeared on Athlon Sports.