The Stars lost the 2024 series in six games and now trail 2-1 through three. Can the Stars stop the Oilers from running away with it?

On Sunday afternoon at Rogers Place, the Oilers got more than what they normally need from Skinner. He stole some big moments in the middle of the game, when the Oilers were being outplayed by the Stars. He was named the game’s first star for his 33-save effort. He was spectacular by any measure in his team’s 6-1 win.

Dallas Stars center Tyler Seguin (91) and Edmonton Oilers center Mattias Janmark (13) face-off for the puck during the second period in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero) AP

Oilers veteran forward Corey Perry is officially on the brink of NHL history ahead of Game 3 against the Stars on Sunday.

The Edmonton Oilers are the slightest of favorites to win the Stanley Cup before the conference finals start, but the odds are very tight.

Miro Heiskanen, Mikael Granlund and Matt Duchene scored power-play goals in a 5:26 span early in the third period and the Dallas Stars opened their Western Conference final rematch against the Edmonton Oilers with a 6-3 victory Wednesday night.

Yet, Skinner blocked out all the noise and has been impressive since regaining the net for the Edmonton Oilers and may have played his best game of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in a 6-1 win against the Dallas Stars in Game 3 of the Western Conference Final here at Rogers Place on Sunday.

You have to be able to punch back,” Oilers winger Zach Hyman said. “We recognize how important each game is, but especially after a loss. You have to