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Loss to Avs Shouldn't Dampen Optimism for Connor McDavid and the Oilers in the Future

Bleacher Report | June 7, 2022

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It’s a sad day in Alberta’s capital city.

Flags are coming down. Wagers are being paid. Beards are being shaved.

Because the Edmonton Oilers didn't win the Stanley Cup.

After a gut-wrenching 6-5 overtime loss to the Colorado Avalanche in Game 4 of the Western Conference Final completed an inglorious weeklong sweep, the franchise in the NHL’s northernmost city won’t be having a parade.

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IT'S OVER. LEHKONEN SENDS THE AVS TO THE <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/STANLEYCUP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#STANLEYCUP</a> FINAL <a href="https://t.co/dreQ4bNZWD">pic.twitter.com/dreQ4bNZWD</a>

For the 31st consecutive season since 1990, when the team won its fifth title in seven years.

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