Stanley Cup Final: Oilers stave off elimination with commanding 8-1 win to force Game 5 vs. Panthers

The Edmonton Oilers avoided a sweep and extended the Stanley Cup Final with a 8-1 win over the Florida Panthers in Game 4 on Saturday night at Rogers Place.

With the Stanley Cup in the building, the Oilers gave Cup handler Phil Pritchard reason to keep it in its case with a first period performance that set the tone for a commanding victory. 

Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse escaped a serious penalty after his hit on Sam Bennett was downgraded from a kneeing major to a tripping minor following a review.