'We came close': Oilers fans stunned as Stanley Cup dream dies in Florida

Canada’s latest attempt to bring the Stanley Cup home died dramatically on the edge of the Everglades on Monday, leaving fans from Edmonton to Florida thrilled at the ride but crushed at the destination.

Some in Edmonton threw their drinks toward the big screen, a few gave hugs to those standing in sadness, others started walking out with their hands jammed in their pockets.“We didn’t put ourselves in the greatest position, going down 3-0,” said Taylor Yachimec.“It’s a little bit tough to take, but it is what it is,” added Christopher Alucema.

At one point, the Edmonton faithful's chant of"Go Oilers Go!" overpowered the local contingent's cry of"Let's Go Panthers!"Fans chalked up streets, got tattoos, wore jerseys and flew Oilers flags from all manner of motorized transport, including a faux Zamboni. The Stanley waiting game continues for the rest of Canada, which has not had a Cup winner since the Montreal Canadiens in 1993.Five times they pushed opponents to a seventh and deciding game before going home empty-handed: Vancouver in 1994 and 2011; Calgary in 2004; Edmonton in 2006, and again on Monday.

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