The Edmonton Oilers have stolen home-ice advantage back from the Dallas Stars after a 3-0 victory in Game 2 of the Western Conference Final.

Center Connor McDavid won nine of his 16 faceoffs and tallied one assist, one takeaway and a key shot block in the third period that helped seal the game. Defenseman Evan Bouchard chipped in with two assists and three blocked shots as the Oilers suffocated the Stars down the stretch.

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse’s slash on Dallas Stars forward Roope Hintz in Game 2 of the Western Conference Final has drawn strong reactions in the aftermath of the Oilers' victory. Those discussing the controversial play include two former NHL players with firsthand experience in similar situations.