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Canadian superstar Shania Twain performed a pregame concert before Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final in Edmonton on Saturday. She also met the Oilers players in the locker room after their massive 8-1 win against the Florida Panthers.
Twain’s concert drew a huge crowd of fans outside Rogers Place. The Grammy-winning country singer entertained the audience with some of her biggest hits. It was the largest pre-game event the league has ever hosted, per NHL.com.
“How you guys feeling Edmonton?” Twain said between her songs. “We are in the spirit of the Stanley Cup right here in Edmonton!”
Twain also provided the opening tease for ESPN's game coverage on the night. After the Oilers' impressive victory over the Florida Panthers, she visited the team's locker room to congratulate the players.
The Canadian singer met Oilers stars, including Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and Zach Hyman, among others. The official social handles of the Edmonton Oilers posted multiple pictures of Twain and the players.
Twain, who grew up in Ontario, has been a familiar face during the Stanley Cup Playoffs this season. In May, she rocked the Vegas Golden Knights fans before Game 6 of the Western Conference First Round against the Dallas Stars. Twain has a residency at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, where she performs regularly.
Fan label Shania Twain a lucky charm for Edmonton Oilers
With Shania Twain in the house, the Oilers secured a do-or-die win at home. Fans reacted enthusiastically on social media to Shania's visit, with many expressing their delight and urging the team to keep her involved.
Following are some fan reactions from X/Twitter:
“Get her on a plane with the boys.”
“Sign her. She’s part of the team, and needs to be at the next ones,” wrote another fan.
“Book that girl a jet to Florida for Tuesday!!!” Quipped another user.
"Bring her. I'm not kidding," one fan said.
Fans also mentioned Darnell Nurse’s cousin, PWHL star Sarah Nurse’s presence in the arena as something that brought them good luck.
“Her and [Darnell] Nurse’s cousin perhaps good luck charms tonight,” wrote one fan.
“So this good luck charm is attending every game from now on right?” Commented another user.
With the series still 3-1 for the Panthers, Edmonton has an uphill climb to keep their title hopes alive as Game 5 is set to take place in Florida.
