This year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs have provided fans with some of the most exciting playoff hockey in recent history. Although it may seem like a biased opinion, I will go on and say that the Edmonton Oilers are single-handedly responsible for a large portion of those memorable moments.

Edmonton Oilers right wing Vasily Podkolzin (92) and Dallas Stars defenseman Lian Bichsel (6) have to be restrained by linesmen Devin Berg (87) and Bevan Mills (53) during the third period in Game 2 of the Western Conference Final in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, May 23, 2025, in Dallas. AP

Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) and Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (9) are separated during the third period in Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) AP

Admittedly, Hyman is sheepish when asked what it would mean to be known as the hits record holder for one playoff season, especially when thinking of power forwards past and present like Bennett, Matthew Tkachuk, Milan Lucic and Tom Wilson. The NHL, for the record, has been tracking hits since the 2005-06 season.

Edmonton Oilers executive Stan Bowman is recalling the moment in this Stanley Cup Playoffs where his team came alive.

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Logan Stankoven 's shot that went in over Sergei Bobrovsky 's blocker at 10:45 of the second period stood up as the game-winner in a 3-0 victory against the Florida Panthers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final at Amerant Bank Arena.