It was an unforgettable Tuesday night for passengers on a flight leaving Edmonton. As the minutes ticked by, anticipation was building for a different reason than travel. The Edmonton Oilers were in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers, fighting to stay alive after being down 3-0 in the series. With Connor McDavid leading the charge with a spectacular four-point night, the Oilers had clawed their way back to a 5-3 win, forcing a Game 6 on Friday at Rogers Place in Edmonton. Just as the passengers were getting ready for takeoff, something unexpected happened. The captain's voice crackled over the intercom. <q> Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. I understand many of you are eager to see the conclusion of the Oilers game. In light of this, we're going to have a slight flight delay while the Oilers drag the Panthers back to Alberta. </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/br_openice/status/1803784878678266009'> </a></blockquote></div> The game had everyone on edge, as people were even sharing devices, hoping to see the Oilers keep their Stanley Cup hopes alive. When Mcdavid scored the empty net goal to secure victory, it sent the cabin into a frenzy. <q> After an incredible save by Tkachuk, Connor McDavid hits the empty net to push the series to a Game 6! </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/hockeydaily365/status/1803260267754586190'> </a></blockquote></div> The Oilers, once on the brink of elimination, have won two straight and pulled within a game of tying the series. There's the possibility of a Game 7 on Monday in Florida if they can do it again on Friday. Meanwhile, the plane, took off shortly thereafter, but the excitement from the triumph undoubtedly lingered in the air. The passengers spirits were lifted by the courtesy pause that allowed them to share in a moment of city-wide pride.