The Edmonton Oilers initially looked poised to secure a victory in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final against the Dallas Stars. However, the Stars decisively capitalized on three power-play chances in the third period, sealing a 6-3 win.

In the final stretch of the game, the Stars netted five unanswered goals, featuring power-play strikes from Miro Heiskanen, Mikael Granlund, and Matt Duchene. Jake Oettinger, the Stars’ goaltender, helped maintain the lead by shutting out the Oilers during the third period.

Tyler Seguin shined for Dallas with two goals and an assist, scoring his first goal since Game 3 against the Colorado Avalanche.

Despite the three-goal margin, the Oilers played strongly during the first two periods, with Connor McDavid showcasing his skill, contributing to both early goals for Edmonton.

As the series moves to Game 2, the Oilers aim to avoid a disastrous 0-2 deficit, having faced similar struggles in their prior playoff matchup against the Kings. The Stars, on the other hand, will seek to display better discipline after incurring seven penalties in Game 1.

Game Schedule

• Game 1: Stars 6, Oilers 3 – Recap
• Game 2: Friday, May 23 | 8 p.m. | at DAL | ESPN
• Game 3: Sunday, May 25 | 3 p.m. | at EDM | ABC

Betting Odds

• Series odds: Stars -190, Oilers +160
• Game 2 odds: Stars -125, Oilers +105

Prediction for Game 2

The Oilers cannot afford to go down 0-2 against the formidable Stars. With their offensive prowess demonstrated in Game 1, they are expected to come out strong. Provided Stuart Skinner performs admirably in goal, the matchup should be closely contested.

Prediction: Oilers 4, Stars 2