Edmonton matches Dallas in their semifinal series.
The Edmonton Oilers, propelled by star player Leon Draisaitl, remain in contention for the NHL title following a 3-0 win over the Dallas Stars in Game 2 of the Western Conference Final. After an initial defeat (3-6), the best-of-seven series is now leveled at 1-1.
In the victory, Draisaitl, aged 29, provided the assist on a power play goal. Evan Bouchard converted the pass into a shot that was tipped in by Ryan Nugent-Hopkins for the early lead (6'). Draisaitl's contribution extended his playoff point tally to 20 in the season's 13th game.
Brett Kulak extended the advantage in the second period with a rebound goal (36'), while less than a minute later, Connor Brown deflected a shot from Nugent-Hopkins for the game-sealing goal (37').
Goaltender Stuart Skinner was instrumental in Edmonton's success, blocking 25 shots and achieving his third clean sheet of the playoffs. Previously, Dallas had won seven consecutive games at home in the American Airlines Center.
Following the initial away games, Edmonton will host the Stars for two games in a row. The series resumes on Sunday (9 pm CET).
[1] The Oilers currently lead the series 2-1 after Game 3, having won the previous game by a score of 6-1.[2] As of Game 2, the series was tied at 1-1.[4] The Oilers hold a record of 12-4 in the playoffs.
- The Oilers' victory in hockey, aided by Leon Draisaitl's assist on a power play goal and his own extension of the playoff point tally to 20, keeps them in contention for the NHL title, with the series now standing at 2-1 following their 6-1 win in Game 3.
- In the NHL, the Western Conference Final series between the Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars is scheduled to continue on Sunday (9 pm CET), with the Oilers' impressive playoff record of 12-4 in sports and their recent 3-0 win over the Stars in Game 2 making them a formidable opponent.
