Oilers Get Surprise Endorsement From John Tavares Ahead of Game 6

The Edmonton Oilers are getting support from all across Canada in their Stanley Cup Final fight against the Florida Panthers, including a surprising endorsement from Toronto Maple Leafs Captain John Tavares.

With the Leafs long out of the playoffs, Tavares shared his thoughts on the Cup Final at a recent red carpet event, expressing support for the Oilers.

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John Tavares is rooting for the oilers.

« Give everything you got, we are right there « - John Tavares to Edmonton oilers

Obviously being down 3-0 is very, very hard, especially against a team like Florida. But not only did they win, they won convincingly, played really well. So, obviously it's going to give them some belief. All you do is you go out there, play the game, give it everything you've got, and see what happens.

You know the Leafs, we're not there. It doesn't matter to me, but I know a lot of people across Canada are really excited about having a Canadian team in the final and pulling for Edmonton, so we'll see what happens.

It's unusual to see a player comment on the ongoing Cup Final with such enthusiasm, especially given the Leafs' history of playoff struggles. Tavares came close to fully endorsing the Oilers for the Stanley Cup, which is rare for any NHL player with no direct ties to another team. The Oilers are trailing 3-2 in the series, hoping to stave off elimination on Friday at what's sure to be a rambunctious Rogers Place in Alberta.

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