After Wednesday’s end-of-game fireworks, the Stars look to keep the pressure up in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals.

The Dallas Stars defeated the Edmonton Oilers 6-3 in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final at American Airlines Center in Dallas on Wednesday.

The Dallas Stars stunned the Edmonton Oilers with five unanswered goals in the third period. Highlights from Game 1:

Game 1 got away from the Oilers in the third period, but our NHL betting picks believe Edmonton will bounce back and knot things up with the Dallas Stars on Friday, May 23, 2025.

Staked to a two-goal lead going into the third period, the Oilers conceded five goals (including an empty netter) in the final frame to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory in a 6-3 loss and fall behind in the best-of-seven series.

The Oilers held a two-goal lead over the Stars going into the third period, but a leaky penalty kill sent them to defeat.

Dallas Stars center Tyler Seguin (91) breaks away past Edmonton Oilers defenseman Jake Walman (96) for a goal during the first period in Game 1 of the NHL Western Conference finals on Wednesday, May 21,