Edmonton Oilers defeat Dallas and fight for the Stanley Cup!

Edmonton Oilers defeat Dallas and fight for the Stanley Cup!

The Edmonton Oilers qualified for the Stanley Cup final after defeating the Dallas Stars 6: 3 in an exciting game five of the Western Conference Finals. This is the second year in a row, in which the Oilers make the leap into the final. The game took place in the American Airlines Center in Dallas and was exciting from the start.

The Oilers started the game strongly and led 3-0 after nine minutes. Despite a quick compensation gate by the stars in the first third, the oilers concentrated and ultimately decided to play for themselves. Connor McDavid, who once again shone as a key player, scored a decisive goal for the 4: 2 with 5:32 minutes in the second third by playing the Dallas goalkeeper Casey Desmith with a skillful forehand movement. Leon Draisaitl praised McDavid and his ability to shine in critical moments.

McDavid’s records and team strengthening

Connor McDavid has now reached the status when the second fastest player in NHL history to achieve 100 points in the playoffs, only second behind Wayne Gretzky. He is also the second player who managed to achieve 20 assists in at least three different playoffs. McDavid explained that the current team was stronger than in the previous year and that the experience from last season has strengthened them enormously.

The Oilers now have the chance to win the Stanley Cup when they meet the Florida Panthers in the final. The Panthers previously prevailed in an exciting series against the Carolina Hurricanes and showed impressive achievements. The first of a total of seven final games will be held in Edmonton on Thursday night.

special occurrences during the game

During the game, an emergency warning was spent between the thirds due to a possible thunderstorm and strong winds in Edmonton. Fans in the Moss Pit were instructed to go to the Rogers Place Arena to look for protection.
The exciting final is expected with great anticipation, while the Oilers are preparing for their bitter rivalry with the Panthers.