1 key point for the Oil Star Game, watch the game 2 in the early stage
May 21, 2025, 11:35 ET

The first game in the Western Conference Finals between the Dallas Stars and the Edmonton Oilers was actually like two games.

The first 40 minutes belonged to the Oilers, and they looked absolutely unstoppable. They led 3-1 with an overwhelming star team, and their only goal was in the run-off of Tyler Seguin.

Unfortunately for Edmonton, the long playoff trend continues to be murdered. It was scored seven goals in three opening games against the Los Angeles Kings. It gave up three goals in its first two games against Vegas. In the first game of the conference final, like the defibrillator on the stars, there was almost no pulse after falling 3-1 after two periods. Miro Heiskanen, Mikael Granlund and Matt Duchene all scored power goals in the first 5:58 of the third stage to call Dallas to lead. They never looked back and scored 6-3 with 1 point.

How did the two teams perform? What are the big problems each team faces before the second game Friday night?

The oilers are in all hands - just let the victory slide through their fingers.

Edmonton has been idle for a week after he finished Vegas in just five games in the second round of the series. At first, the Oilers looked good in a fairly clean road race, given the long layoffs. Edmonton had a snafu in the first stage that allowed Tyler Seguin to stand out in a breakthrough game, turning into a goal for the game, but beyond that, Edmonton put a defensive clinic at the defensive clinic to keep the stars at 40 minutes away. Connor McDavid predicted that the Oilers' Power Game was finally scored, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored the first road goal in the playoffs with a man in the playoffs, bringing the Oilers to 3-1 with a 2-1 run. That's where the wheels fall.

Edmonton allowed three powerful goals in less than six minutes to sit down with a single goal deficit they never came back. The Oilers themselves could have recovered the special team themselves, but did not make their own third-stage attempts and ended with the extra attackers 3-3. Edmonton's bench was properly put down before Seguin scored a dagger late in the last frame to win the Starry Sky. It's a story for two teams for the Oilers - their worst side wins. - Hilton

The Power of Stars game gets A-Plus. It is in the society of honor. This is the judging machine for the first match. Dallas definitely cooked with McDavid and Draisaitl until their three powerful goals won't open the third stage. They became the second team since 1934 (at the time by type goals were first listed by the NHL), with three goals in human advantage in the opening six minutes of the playoffs. Since the San Jose Sharks played against Golden Knights in Game 7 in 2019, they have been the first team in the first game of the third phase of the playoffs, which Peter Deboer accidentally became the head coach of the Sharks.

The rest of the Stars' games get C+. The first two periods are not what you want to see with Edmonton, and the defensive mistakes and highly dangerous opportunities are handed over to the oilers. Edmonton looks like a team that has won eight of the last nine playoff games. The stars make Stuart Skinner too comfortable. The third stage belongs to Louise, not only for a strong goal, but also a key free throw against the Oilers, Sam Steel's dagger and another powerful final quarter from Jake Oettinger, who shot 6-for-6 shots.

It's a huge win, especially when people think how the team that wins the first game in the series - the team that wins the first game of seven Stanley Cup playoffs wins 68% of the games to win the game. However, not every game will make the undisciplined game have to start the third or the success of the ability game. Dallas needs to get better, but the good news is that they got a "W" in one game, their best form. - Wysshynski


The first game of the three stars

Two goals and an assist, including a Dallas opening goal, were his first off-lift goal since November, the team's fourth playoff game this season, most teams so far.

One goal and assist. His career-multiple game in Game 13 in the playoffs, tied for the most with Sergei Zubov and had the most defensive players in Star/Polaris history.

3. Strength shooting target

The Oilers scored 1-3 with a 1-3 and 3-4 pace. Dallas scored three powerful goals in the third stage, which was in the third stage of the playoffs, in the history of Star/Polaris. - - ArdaÖcal


Players watching in Game 2

The Oilers Network Agency has endured a tough playoff game, from the team's starter to the substitute, and then regained the first place. Skinner appeared in the early dial with the stars and then - like his team - shaky. Dallas' fourth goal was tracked by Skinner, who was unable to track the puck, and Matt Duchene responded slowly when he defeated the final game winner. Skinner continued to look rattle from there and showed the confidence he showed earlier in the first game.

Calvin Pickard took over Skinner's starting duties in the first round - not traveling with the oilers as he continued to fix the damage he suffered against Vegas in Game 2. Skinner will bounce back to get Edmonton back on track in Game 2. - Hilton

There were plenty of quiet sticks in Game 1 when Dallas needed it: Tyler Seguin, Matt Duchene and Sam Steel all mastered the goals in the star's amazing win. But, given his reputation as a playoff standout: Johnston, their 22-year-old center, one player is still quiet. His third inning goal in Winnipeg's 5-2 rout was his only point in that series, and he didn't register to score points at a Dallas rally against Edmonton. The problem with Dallas is that he doesn't add much to the other end, struggling on defense. He was walked by Leon Draisaitl and won the first Edmonton goal. In this series, depth is already crucial. Stars can be further deepened using Johnston. - Wysshynski


Big Problems with Game 2

Can Oilers clean up their behavior?

Edmonton controlled Game 1 until the fine plagued the positive effort. Will a complete lack of discipline be a factor in Game 2 again? The stars earned a 3-4 commander on Wednesday’s extra attackers, and it’s no surprise given their regular season and playoff success in power play. Dallas entered the series with the third best strength game in the playoffs (first of the rest of the roster), at 30.8%, while Edmonton suffered a third free throw kill (66.7%). It was an uphill battle when the Oilers gave up on multiplayer advantage attempts. Dallas (repeatedly) proved that they would pay for Edmonton, who made too much money in Game 1. - Hilton

Is it time to worry about the Finnish mafia?

Without Mikko Rantanen, the Dallas star will not be in the Western Conference Finals. He wouldn't make the playoffs without his chemistry with fellow Finnish fellow Mikael Granlund and Roope Hintz. However, the line has not produced even goals since Game 5 against the Winnipeg Jets. Granted, they cooked in the third stage power game, with Grandlund scoring, Hinz and Rantnanen assisting Duchin's goal. You accept it every day. But when this line leads this lead, Dallas is at its top. The stars face the talents of a pair of generations. They have their own superstars in Rantanen. He needs to bring this level of excellence on 5-on-5. - Wysshynski