Edmonton faces off in a semifinal tie with Dallas.
Edmonton Oilers even Western Conference Final series against Dallas Stars
Edmonton, Canada - The Edmonton Oilers, spearheaded by superstar Leon Draisaitl, maintain hopes for the NHL title as the Western Conference final against the Dallas Stars is tied at 1-1. The Oilers secured a 3-0 victory in the second game played away from home, following an initial defeat (3-6) in the series opener.
Draisaitl, age 29, played the assist in the power play for Evan Bouchard's game-opening shot, which was deflected into the net by Ryan Nugent-Hopkins for a 1-0 lead in the sixth minute. This was Draisaitl's 20th point in the 13th playoff game of the season.
Brett Kulak extended the lead in the second period with a rebound goal, and Connor Brown deflected Nugent-Hopkins' shot for the winning goal a minute later, making the score 3-0.
Goalkeeper Stuart Skinner was instrumental in the Oilers' victory, stopping 25 shots and registering his third clean sheet in the playoffs. Previously, Dallas had won seven straight home games at the American Airlines Center.
Following two away games, the Oilers will host the Stars in two consecutive home games. The series continues on Sunday at 9 pm CEST.
[Enrichment Data]After the second game of the 2025 Western Conference Final, the series was tied (1-1). The Oilers won the second game, with the exact score not specified, while the first game resulted in a Dallas Stars victory (6-3).
In the ongoing NHL playoffs, the tied Western Conference Final series between the Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars showcases the Oilers' sports prowess, with their impressive service in hockey, particularly in the National Hockey League (NHL). Notably, goalkeeper Stuart Skinner's performance in the second game, where he made 25 saves for a clean sheet, significantly boosted the Oilers' hopes for the NHL title.
