Waking Up With The Edmonton Oilers-A City Awaits

Now that the Oilers are in the Cup Final where they will face the Florida Panthers there is nothing to do now but wait till Saturday for game one.
Edmonton Oilers players celebrate their win
Edmonton Oilers players celebrate their win / Walter Tychnowicz-USA TODAY Sports
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As the sun rises over Edmonton, there's an electric buzz in the air. The city is painted in blue and orange, the colours of their beloved Oilers. With anticipation reaching a fever pitch, fans find themselves waking up with a mix of excitement and impatience. After all, their team has finally made it to the Stanley Cup Final, something that hasn't graced Edmonton in a very long time.

But as the countdown to the Final begins, there's a sense of restlessness. With the Oilers set to face off against the Florida Panthers, there's nothing left to do but wait. The days stretch out ahead, each one feeling longer than the last as fans eagerly await the puck drop on Saturday.

For many Oilers faithful, this moment has been a long time coming. Years of highs and lows, of near misses and dashed hopes, have led to this point. And now, with the Cup within reach, the anticipation is almost unbearable. Every passing hour feels like an eternity as fans count down the minutes until game one.

But amidst the impatience, there's also a sense of optimism. This Oilers team is different, with a roster stacked with talent, led by the likes of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, anything is possible. This could finally be the year that the Cup returns to Edmonton.

As the days drag on, fans find themselves seeking solace in familiar rituals. They gather with friends and family, discussing strategies and making predictions. They watch old highlights, reliving the glory days of Oilers past. And what's even more remarkable, people who you never would have thought to talk hockey are now discussing the Oilers. It seems the team's journey to the Stanley Cup Final has united the city in a way that few other things could.

But no matter how they pass the time, the anticipation remains. Each day brings them closer to the moment they've been waiting for, but it also serves as a reminder of just how long they've waited. The journey to the Cup Final has been a rollercoaster ride of emotions, and now, with the finish line in sight, the adrenaline is at an all-time high.

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So as they wake up each morning, Edmontonians find themselves grappling with a mix of excitement and impatience. The wait may feel endless, but they know that it will all be worth it in the end. Because when Saturday finally arrives, and the puck drops on game one, the city will erupt in celebration. And win or lose, they'll always be proud to wake up with the Edmonton Oilers.

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