The Dallas Stars will try to even the Western Conference Finals when they visit the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Puck drop is set for 8:00 PM ET at Rogers Place. Edmonton leads the best-of-seven series 2-1 after winning Game 3 by a score of 6-1.
The Oilers have taken control of the series with back-to-back wins, outscoring Dallas 9-1 in Games 2 and 3. Dallas needs a response after a poor showing in Game 3. The Stars finished second in the Central Division while Edmonton was third in the Pacific. These two teams also met in last year’s playoffs, with the Oilers coming out on top.
EDM Preview – McDavid and Oilers in Total Control
Edmonton has looked sharp on home ice and will try to push their lead to 3-1. Connor McDavid had two goals in Game 3 and has now produced 11 points in six home playoff games. He’s averaging over 1.5 points per game in the playoffs and leads the team in key situations.
Goaltender Stuart Skinner has been a major factor during the recent stretch. He stopped 33 shots in Game 3 and shut down Dallas when it mattered most. The Oilers have allowed just one goal in each of the last two games and have won 10 of their last 12 overall.
Edmonton’s depth has played a big role. Zach Hyman scored two goals and has 11 total in the postseason. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins leads all skaters in this series with seven points. Evan Bouchard leads all defensemen in playoff scoring with 17 points, including six goals.
DAL Preview – Stars Need a Spark to Stay in the Series
Dallas was outplayed in Game 3 and now faces a must-win situation. Jason Robertson scored the only goal for the Stars, his first of the playoffs. He’s trying to regain form after missing time earlier with injury.
The rest of Dallas’ top forwards have been quiet. Matt Duchene has just one playoff goal. Tyler Seguin has scored once in his last 13 games. Jamie Benn is on a 13-game goalless streak. Mikko Rantanen and Wyatt Johnston have each gone six games without a goal.
Jake Oettinger gave up six goals in Game 3 and has now been outplayed by Skinner two games in a row. Roope Hintz, who missed Game 3 with an injury, is listed as day-to-day. Dallas needs more offense and better goaltending if they want to extend this series.
Betting Prediction
The Oilers are a -160 moneyline favorite at home. They’ve dominated the last two games and are getting production from multiple lines. With McDavid heating up, Skinner solid in net, and key players like Hyman and Nugent-Hopkins producing, Edmonton is in a strong spot to go up 3-1.
Dallas has scored just once in the last two games. The offense is struggling, and it’s unclear if Hintz will be back in time to help. Edmonton is playing fast and finishing chances. With the way they are controlling play, another win at home looks likely. The under (6.5) is also worth considering, given Skinner’s form and Dallas’ scoring issues.
Pick: Oilers -160
