Following a thrilling 5-2 victory in Game 4, the Edmonton Oilers took their second straight contest of the Western Conference Final with a 3-1 win over the Dallas Stars. Leading the series 3-2, they are a single win away from clinching their first Stanley Cup Final since 2006. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins set the tone rather early
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Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 1, 2024, 12:20 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions The Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars entered Game 5 in Dallas tied 2-2 in their Western Conference finals series. The Oilers beat the Stars 3-1 and will head home up 3-2 with a chance to end
The Edmonton Oilers are visiting the Dallas Stars for a massive Game 5 in the Western Conference Final with their series tied 2-2. Before the action begins, let’s take a look at some stats, facts, and notes for the game. Related: Projected Lineups for Oilers vs Stars – Game 5 In the last five days
Field Level Media May 31, 2024, 02:11 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Minnesota Wild are not retaining longtime assistant coach Darby Hendrickson, it was announced Friday. Hendrickson, 51, was an original member of the Wild franchise as a player from 2000 to ’04 and joined the team’s coaching staff in 2010. “I would like
The Florida Panthers got a third-period goal from Anton Lundell to defeat the New York Rangers 3-1 and take a 3-2 series advantage in their Eastern Conference Final playoff series. After a scoreless first period, Chris Kreider opened the scoring with a shorthanded goal just two minutes into the second period. It was his third
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterMay 30, 2024, 11:20 PM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions The Florida Panthers and New York Rangers entered Game 5 Thursday night with their Eastern Conference finals series tied at two games apiece. After the visiting Panthers edged the Rangers 3-2, they’ll
After tying their Eastern Conference Final series with the New York Rangers 2-2, the Florida Panthers will try to steal a victory on the road at Madison Square Garden in Game 5. Before the contest takes place, here are some stats, facts, and notes for the postseason overall and this game in particular. Related: Projected
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMay 30, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions Artemi Panarin and Sergei Bobrovsky were dancing. It was July 2019. The two had been teammates with the Columbus Blue Jackets, becoming close friends when Panarin was traded there from the Chicago Blackhawks in 2017. Their
The Edmonton Oilers stormed back from an early 2-0 deficit to win 5-2 and avoid going down 3-1 in the Western Conference Final against the Dallas Stars. The Oilers got goals from five different players in the win, and Leon Draisaitl hit double digits in goals for the second time in his postseason career. They
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMay 29, 2024, 11:47 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions The Edmonton Oilers faced a 2-1 series deficit heading into Game 4, and after two Dallas Stars goals in the first 5:29 of the game, it looked like that could grow to 3-1. Then the tide
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMay 29, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions The Edmonton Oilers looked anything but championship-caliber. It was 13 games into the season. They were 2-9-1, skidding into an abyss of their own making. Those visions of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl lifting the first
Sam Reinhart scored on the power play early in overtime to give the Florida Panthers a 3-2 victory and even the Eastern Conference Final series at two games apiece. It was the fastest goal from the start of an overtime period in Panthers franchise playoff history. The previous benchmark was 1:51, scored by Matthew Tkachuk
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterMay 29, 2024, 01:12 AM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions SUNRISE, Fla. — Mika Zibanejad knew right away it was a bad pass. The New York Rangers forward was trying to get a puck to teammate Blake Wheeler early in overtime of
Edmonton Oilers Head coach Kris Knoblauch says he is considering a change to his defense lineup for Game 4. He didn’t drop any names, but the rumor going around is that Philip Broberg is a possibility to enter the lineup for Game 4 versus the Dallas Stars. The Oilers have tinkered with their six defensemen
The Dallas Stars are headed on the road to face the Edmonton Oilers for Game 3 of their Western Conference Final series. Knotted up 1-1, the Oilers are looking to use their home ice to their advantage to gain an edge. Let’s take a look at some stats and facts relating to these playoffs and
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterMay 28, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Like their namesake mascot, the Florida Panthers are a rare breed. The Panthers are physical and feisty. Skilled and speedy. As likely to outscore as outhit an opponent
Despite being the number one seed in the Western Conference, the road for the Dallas Stars hasn’t always been easy this postseason. On Monday night in Game 3 versus the Edmonton Oilers, Dallas proved its toughness and valor once again. After falling behind 2-0 in the first period in hostile territory, the Stars relied on
ESPN News Services May 27, 2024, 11:42 PM ET Open Extended Reactions EDMONTON, Alberta — Jason Robertson completed his first-career playoff hat trick midway through the third period as the Dallas Stars defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-3 on Monday night to take a 2-1 lead in the NHL’s Western Conference final. Wyatt Johnston and Miro