The Edmonton Oilers were able to get even in the Western Conference Finals on Friday night with a 3-0 win over the Dallas Stars. The series now shifts back to Edmonton with the series tied, 1-1. Here are some key takeaways from the Oilers' big win.

The Edmonton Oilers are in a fight against the dangerous Dallas Stars in the Western Conference Final of the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs. If they are to come through with a series victory versus the Stars, they would need Connor McDavid to be at the top of his game.

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For the first time, all Finnish players start for Dallas Stars, marking a significant nod to Finland's contribution to their success this season.

Calvin Pickard, a career backup (when not playing in the minors) has more minutes in net than Edmonton’s No. 1 goaltender (Stuart Skinner). The gap could’ve been larger, but Pickard’s injury guaranteed recent starts for Skinner.

As Edmonton Oilers fans, we are a truly spoiled fanbase. With the roster headlined by the likes of Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid, we have come to expect greatness every game and these playoffs have been no different.

The Edmonton Oilers are Canada’s last hope to capture the Stanley Cup this season. Can Calgary Flames fans cheer for their provincial rival? The CBC's Acton Clarkin went to find out.

Ekholm has preached, almost from the time he arrived via trade from Nashville in February 2023, that the Oilers need to be more comfortable playing in their own zone and withstanding opponents’ offensive pressure. The Golden Knights had a couple of sustained stints in the Oilers’ end in Game 5; the Oilers essentially gave up nothing.