The Oilers vs Stars showdown on Thursday ended in a commanding 6–3 win for the Edmonton Oilers, earning them a rematch in the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers. This marks Edmonton’s second consecutive trip to the NHL’s championship series and mirrors last season’s finale.
Edmonton Rockets Out to Fast Start
From puck drop, the Oilers seized control. Veteran scorer Corey Perry fired the first goal just minutes into the game. Soon after, Mattias Janmark buried a rebound, making it 2–0 and prompting Stars coach Peter DeBoer to replace starter Jake Oettinger with Casey DeSmith. Jeff Skinner, in only his second playoff appearance, added a third tally, silencing the American Airlines Center.
Yet Dallas refused to fold. Jason Robertson cut the lead in half with two goals—one early and another just 38 seconds into the third—bringing the score to 4–3. Each time the Stars closed the gap, however, Edmonton answered:
- Second Period Breakaway: Captain Connor McDavid used his elite speed to convert on a breakaway, restoring a two-goal cushion.
- Insurance Marker: In the third, Evander Kane cashed in off a bouncing puck past Esa Lindell and DeSmith, pushing the lead back to two.
An empty-net goal by Kasperi Kapanen sealed the 6–3 final.
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Key Players Shine
Edmonton’s balanced attack powered the win. McDavid’s breakaway goal highlighted his offensive prowess, while veteran depth players like Perry, Skinner, and Kane provided timely scoring. On defense, Mattias Ekholm—making his return since April 11—picked up an assist and neutralized Dallas’s top scorers early on.
For Dallas, Robertson’s two-goal effort kept hope alive, but the Stars could not contain Edmonton’s multi-headed offense. The mid-series goalie change to DeSmith offered a brief spark but failed to slow the Oilers.
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Road to the Final and What Lies Ahead
The Oilers overcame early playoff adversity—dropping their first two games in the opening round and trailing in Game 3—to defeat the Los Angeles Kings (6 games), the Vegas Golden Knights (5 games), and now Dallas in five. Their resilience mirrors Florida’s run: the Panthers rallied from a 2–0 deficit against Toronto and bested Carolina to secure their third straight finals appearance.
In the 2025 NHL Finals, Edmonton aims to become the first Canadian team to win the Cup since the 1993 Montreal Canadiens. They will enjoy home-ice advantage as they face a Panthers squad eager to repeat.
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Viewing Details for Oilers vs Stars
- Date & Time: Next Stanley Cup Final Game 1 begins Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET
- Location: Rogers Place, Edmonton
- Where to Watch: ESPN and ESPN+
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