Rare sight at Oilers practice in Florida before Game 4 of Stanley Cup Final

The Oilers have run an abnormal practice schedule through the playoffs, and it's been dialled up even more in the playoffs. At today's optional skate, every player was in attendance for a full practice.

According to Oilers reporter Gene Principe, the team officially had the ice booked today for an option skate that's usually for scratches and Black Aces. Instead, nearly the entire team got on the ice for what was closer to a full practice.

Also including Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, it goes to show just how eager the Oilers are to get back on the ice after a blowout loss. Led by their two best players putting in extra work, it draws in the rest of the roster to do the same.

After getting blown out 6-1, the Oilers need the extra work and adjustments before Game 4. The extra day of rest will help the Oilers prepare to make their changes.

According to TSN insider Ryan Rishaug, the Oilers PR told media that today would only be a skate for scratches, and didn't provide a time for coverage.

Rishaug believes this move was to get away from the media of the Cup Final, and in a way, it may be. The team is clearly trying to lock in for the next game, and the media's presence doesn't help them at all.

Game 4 isn't quite a must-win yet, but it will be a critical turning point in the series. If the Oilers win, they'll be comfortable with a best of 3 with Joel ice advantage. If their poor play in Florida continues with another loss, they'll face a monumental battle to come back and win the Cup.

If there was any time for an extra practice just for the team without any media, it's for this moment. The Oilers are fully prepared and ready for a critical game - now they just have to execute.