Michael Taube: Why Has There Been a 30-Year Curse on Canadian Teams Playing for the Stanley Cup?

Florida Panthers' Niko Mikkola (L) and Edmonton Oilers' Dylan Holloway battle for the puck during second period Game 4 action of the NHL Stanley Cup final in Edmonton on June 15, 2024. The Canadian Press/Jason Franson

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The 2024 Stanley Cup Finals have been an engrossing affair. The Florida Panthers, who reached their third finals and second straight overall, are one win away from becoming Cup champions for the first time in team history. Their opponents, the Edmonton Oilers, are five-time Cup champions who are making their first finals appearance in 18 years. Edmonton lost the first three games, but erupted in Game 4 to keep the series alive.