The Edmonton Oilers are headed back to the Stanley Cup Final after a decisive 6-3 victory over the Dallas Stars in Game of the Western Conference Final. Connor McDavid delivered a game-changing performance, scoring a crucial breakaway goal and adding an assist, while veteran Corey Perry continued his playoff resurgence with his seventh goal of the postseason—setting a new record for players over 39.
Edmonton wasted no time, jumping to a 3-0 lead in the first period and forcing Dallas to pull starting goalie Jake Oettinger after just two shots. Jason Robertson and Roope Hintz sparked a brief Stars comeback, narrowing the gap to 3-2, but McDavid’s solo effort in the second period halted Dallas’ momentum and restored the Oilers’ control.
With this win, the Oilers clinched their second consecutive Western Conference title and set up a rematch with the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final. The series opens Wednesday night in Edmonton, where the Oilers will look to avenge last year’s seven-game defeat.
Key stats from the series highlight Edmonton’s speed and offensive firepower, with McDavid leading all playoff skaters in assists and even-strength points. Dallas, despite strong showings from Robertson and Hintz, couldn’t match the Oilers’ relentless attack and depth scoring.
The Oilers now turn their attention to the Panthers, aiming to finish what they started last season and bring the Stanley Cup back to Edmonton.
