With the intensity and energy of a Western Conference Final reaching its height, the Edmonton Oilers will contest a do-or-die Game 5 that could set the stage for the Stanley Cup Final . The Dallas Stars are on the verge of a desperate situation: one more failure and that sets their season to an end. Survival at the American Airlines Center, which is against this starry backdrop with history against them and the Oilers surging with power, will truly be the most pressing feature at 8 p.m. ET this Thursday.
Connor McDavid and Stuart Skinner eye a finals berth as the Dallas Stars Rally behind Matt Duchene
Connor McDavid and company need just one more win to face the Florida Panthers for a rematch of last year's Stanley Cup Final. The Edmonton Oilers just dominated the last three games, tallying 13 goals to Dallas's two, and have fully taken advantage of their power-play opportunities. With top scorer Zach Hyman out injured, Mattias Ekholm marks his return from injury to bring relief to the blue line and provide a level of balance to their overall play.
Matt Duchene and the Dallas Stars are not going to go quietly. Historically, the Stars have never come back from a 3-1 deficit in a best-of-seven series, but they have shown elements of resilience in the past. They've won eight of their last twelve elimination games and have recently been able to drag opponents to the very end of a series. The focus for Dallas now becomes execution, particularly finishing plays offensively and enhancing special teams.
The Edmonton Oilers can thank their goaltender for their success; in the victories that he has secured, Stuart Skinner has achieved an astonishingly historic save percentage of .985. His consistency in the net has been the bane of Dallas shooters, who have hit the post eight times over the last two games. The Stars have generated opportunities, but the regularity at which they have converted is anything but classic; momentum now needs to be their friend in this must-win situation, with both teams chasing it.
The Oilers' special teams have indeed become the juggernaut. They have scored four power plays out of eleven in the last five games, while shutting down Dallas' power play efforts. Corey Perry's game-winning goal in Game 4 was a classic example. To stay alive, Dallas will need big-time production from stars like Roope Hintz, Jason Robertson, and Miro Heiskanen-who need to step up when it counts.
Also Read: “I haven’t seen this since Messier!” — Connor McDavid’s drive leaves Oilers legend amazed
Full of desperate situations in Game 5, the Dallas Stars must summon a full team effort against every obstacle. Edmonton, however, stands on the verge of wrapping everything up and returning to the Stanley Cup Final. Expect lots of drama, intensity, and top-level playoff hockey.
Connor McDavid and Stuart Skinner eye a finals berth as the Dallas Stars Rally behind Matt Duchene
Connor McDavid and company need just one more win to face the Florida Panthers for a rematch of last year's Stanley Cup Final. The Edmonton Oilers just dominated the last three games, tallying 13 goals to Dallas's two, and have fully taken advantage of their power-play opportunities. With top scorer Zach Hyman out injured, Mattias Ekholm marks his return from injury to bring relief to the blue line and provide a level of balance to their overall play.
#LetsGoOilers vs #TexasHockey Game 5
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Mattias Ekholm and Jeff Skinner returns to the lineup tonight
Matt Duchene and the Dallas Stars are not going to go quietly. Historically, the Stars have never come back from a 3-1 deficit in a best-of-seven series, but they have shown elements of resilience in the past. They've won eight of their last twelve elimination games and have recently been able to drag opponents to the very end of a series. The focus for Dallas now becomes execution, particularly finishing plays offensively and enhancing special teams.
Game Day!!! WCF Game #5: (EDM 3-1)
— TJettman (@TJettman) May 29, 2025
🛢Edmonton Oilers (11-4) @ ⭐️Dallas Stars (9-8): 🏟️American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. 📺🏒🥅⛸️🚨🎟️🤜🤛
Today's Starters:
EDM: #74-Stuart Skinner (5-4) 🆚 DAL: #29-Jake Oettinger (9-8)#LetsGoOilers #TexasHockey pic.twitter.com/IWNFyRtcwW
The Edmonton Oilers can thank their goaltender for their success; in the victories that he has secured, Stuart Skinner has achieved an astonishingly historic save percentage of .985. His consistency in the net has been the bane of Dallas shooters, who have hit the post eight times over the last two games. The Stars have generated opportunities, but the regularity at which they have converted is anything but classic; momentum now needs to be their friend in this must-win situation, with both teams chasing it.
The Oilers' special teams have indeed become the juggernaut. They have scored four power plays out of eleven in the last five games, while shutting down Dallas' power play efforts. Corey Perry's game-winning goal in Game 4 was a classic example. To stay alive, Dallas will need big-time production from stars like Roope Hintz, Jason Robertson, and Miro Heiskanen-who need to step up when it counts.
Also Read: “I haven’t seen this since Messier!” — Connor McDavid’s drive leaves Oilers legend amazed
Full of desperate situations in Game 5, the Dallas Stars must summon a full team effort against every obstacle. Edmonton, however, stands on the verge of wrapping everything up and returning to the Stanley Cup Final. Expect lots of drama, intensity, and top-level playoff hockey.
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