The Edmonton Oilers took the lead in their playoff series against the Dallas Stars with a dominant 6-1 win in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals. Edmonton capitalized on a roaring home crowd, scoring twice within 36 seconds late in the first period and maintaining control thereafter.
Key moments:
- Evan Bouchard opened the scoring and was shortly followed by Connor McDavid, who added another goal.
- Although the Stars briefly narrowed the gap to 2-1, McDavid struck again in the second period, and Zach Hyman scored two additional goals to seal the blowout victory.
- Edmonton’s Stuart Skinner was exceptional in goal, stopping 33 of 34 shots, contrasting sharply with Dallas’s Jake Oettinger, who managed just 18 saves out of 24 shots.
On the other side, the Florida Panthers are on the verge of reaching their third consecutive Stanley Cup Final after a 6-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. The Panthers scored five goals in the third period, solidifying their dominance in the series.
Upcoming Games
Eastern Conference Final
- Game 4: Monday, May 26 | 8 p.m. | at FLA | TNT, truTV, Max
- Game 5: Wednesday, May 28 | 8 p.m. | at CAR | TNT, truTV, Max
Western Conference Final
- Game 4: Tuesday, May 27 | 8 p.m. | at EDM | ESPN/ESPN+
- Game 5: Thursday, May 29 | 8 p.m. | at DAL | ESPN/ESPN+
Stay tuned for further updates on the playoff schedules and results.
