• The Canadian Press

    Oilers visit the Stars with 1-0 series lead

    Edmonton Oilers (49-27-6, second in the Pacific Division) vs. Dallas Stars (52-21-9, first in the Central Division)Dallas; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Stars -134, Oilers +113; over/under is 5.5STANLEY CUP SEMIFINALS: Oilers lead series 1-0BOTTOM LINE: The Edmonton Oilers visit the Dallas Stars in the third round of the NHL Playoffs with a 1-0 lead in the series. The teams meet Thursday for the fifth time this season. The Oilers won 3-2 in overtime in the previous meeting.Dallas h

  • The Canadian Press

    McDavid scores in double overtime, Oilers grab 1-0 lead in Western Conference final

    DALLAS — Connor McDavid had already spent the longest four minutes of his life in the penalty box.

  • The Canadian Press

    Stars drop 7th straight Game 1, falling 3-2 to Oilers in 2nd overtime in West final

    DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Stars got a tying goal from Tyler Seguin late in regulation, then had a four-minute power play early in overtime in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final. That still wasn't enough to keep them from their seventh consecutive series-opening loss since 2022, with Edmonton captain Connor McDavid scoring 32 seconds into the second overtime to give the Oilers a 3-2 victory Thursday night. The opening-game losing streak includes all three Game 1s at home this postseason, with

  • The Canadian Press

    McDavid gets the winner in the 2nd OT after Oilers overcome captain's penalty to beat Stars 3-2

    DALLAS (AP) — Connor McDavid scored 32 seconds into the second overtime and the Edmonton Oilers overcame their captain's double-minor penalty in the first extra period and beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final on Thursday night. The Stars were 0 for 3 on power plays in regulation, then couldn't capitalize on four minutes with a man advantage after a high-stick penalty against McDavid in the opening seconds of the first overtime that wasn't called until a replay revi