Canadians Rally Behind Edmonton Oilers as ‘Canada’s Team’

Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid (97) and his teammates wave to fans after defeating the Dallas Stars in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs in Edmonton, on June 2, 2024. The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh

The Edmonton Oilers are now seen as Canada’s team, with Canadians from coast to coast rallying behind them as the Stanley Cup finals kick off.

The Oilers have 57 percent of Canadians cheering for them, according to an exclusive Global News-Ipsos survey, as they go up against the Florida Panthers. Just 9 percent of those surveyed said they were hoping the Panthers would win.