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The Edmonton Oilers are headed back to the Stanley Cup Final after a 6–3 win over the Dallas Stars in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final on May 29, securing the series 4–1 . Here’s how they got there and what lies ahead:
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🏒 Game 5: The Big Moments
Fast start & early leads: Edmonton struck quickly, scoring on its first two shots. Corey Perry potted a power-play opener just 2:31 in, followed by a Mattias Janmark goal to make it 2–0 before the Stars even had a shot on goal .
McDavid’s dagger: With Dallas pulling within 3–2, Connor McDavid scooped up a loose puck off a blocked shot, raced past Roope Hintz on a dazzling neutral-zone breakaway, and scored at 14:28 of the second, re-establishing a two-goal cushion .
Balanced scoring attack: Evander Kane, Jeff Skinner (with his first career playoff goal), and Kasperi Kapanen (empty-net) all chipped in, capping off a complete team effort .
Goaltending finish: Stuart Skinner made 14 saves in relief; Stars starter Jake Oettinger was pulled early, and Casey DeSmith managed only 17 saves in goal .
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Stars of the Series
Connor McDavid: Commanding performance with 1 goal, 1 assist in Game 5, and now leads the playoffs with 26 points. He just hit 100 career playoff assists in his 90th game—the second‑fastest ever .
Leon Draisaitl: Right behind McDavid with 25 playoff points, forming one of the NHL’s deadliest duos .
Corey Perry: The veteran 40‑year‑old keeps defying age. His Game 5 goal was his seventh of the playoffs—most by a 39+ player—and he’s the only one his age with that many in a single postseason .
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Off‑Ice & Team Vibes
McDavid breaks trophy taboo: Choosing to lift the Campbell Bowl—breaking an old superstition—McDavid earned praise from fans and media alike .
Team unity: Leon Draisaitl’s heartfelt “Love you Hymo” call to injured teammate Zach Hyman highlights the strong bond and team spirit of the Oilers .
Family spotlight: A sweet, succinct reaction from McDavid’s wife, Lauren, after the win captured hearts and added a personal touch to the moment .
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What’s Next: Stanley Cup Final Rematch
The Oilers will take on the Florida Panthers, a rematch from last year’s Final, which went to seven games .
Game 1 is set for Wednesday night in Edmonton, where the Oilers will defend home-ice advantage earned by finishing with 101 regulation points—three more than the Panthers .
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✅ Bottom Line
Edmonton’s combination of superstar play, depth contributions, veteran savvy, and emotional resilience carried them back to the Final. They’re now seeking redemption and their first Stanley Cup since 1990, reclaiming the spotlight and aiming to finish the job.
