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

Based on the tale of the tape, the Stars seem to be a 2nd-half team. The Oilers dominated the first two periods, building a 3-1 lead with goals from Leon Draisaitl, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, and Evan Bouchard.

The Stars scored three power-play goals in the period, capitalizing on a weakness for the Oilers on the road this postseason.From NFL plays to college sports scores, all the top sports news you need to know every day.

DALLAS — Dallas Stars forward Roope Hintz had to be helped off the ice in Game 2 of the Western Conference Final against the Edmonton Oilers after taking a slash to the leg.

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.

The Dallas Stars stunned the Edmonton Oilers with five unanswered goals in the third period. Highlights from Game 1:

The Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars play Game 2 of the Western Conference Final in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Friday at American Airlines Center.

The Stars can take a 2-0 series lead for the first time since the second round of the 2020 playoffs by beating the Edmonton Oilers at home on Friday night, May 23.

The Edmonton Oilers could be making a change up front ahead of a pivotal Game 2 in the Western Conference Final against the Dallas Stars.

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.