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Edmonton Oilers superfans cross ocean, paint body in blue and orange to watch games

Pavel Viking Landa, a dedicated Oilers supporter from Akureyri, Iceland, traveled to Edmonton last week to see the opening two matchups of the Stanley Cup championship before heading back home.
Since 2015, Landa has traveled annually over two days from Iceland to Edmonton to see the Oilers play, motivated more by the distinctive fan experience than by the team's victories.
Last year, Landa did not go to Edmonton but traveled to Florida to watch Game 7, where the Oilers lost 2-1 to the Panthers after tying the series with three straight wins.
Other dedicated fans like Kevin Follett travel hundreds of kilometers to playoff games in Edmonton’s Ice District, painting themselves in blue and orange and leading cheers at the Moss Pit.
This strong fan loyalty, shown by extensive travel and passionate support both locally and abroad, underscores a deep commitment to the Oilers despite past playoff outcomes.

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