Stars surge after 5 unanswered in Game 1 as Oilers seek redemption in Game 2
The Edmonton Oilers appeared to be in full control with a 3-1 lead heading into the third period of Game 1, but the Dallas Stars unleashed a furious comeback, scoring five unanswered goals to stun the Oilers 6-3 and grab the 1-0 series lead.
Dallas capitalized on Edmonton’s lack of discipline, converting three power plays in the final frame to turn the tide. What seemed like a sure Oilers victory unraveled into a collapse they’ll be eager to rebound from in Game 2, while the Stars aim to build on their momentum and seize a commanding 2-0 series lead.
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Dallas Stars vs Edmonton Oilers Game 2 Best Bets:
- Zach Hyman anytime goal (+240)
- Zach Hyman Over 0.5 points (+102)
- Wyatt Johnston Over 0.5 points (-120)
- Over 6.5 goals (-102)
Entering this series, the Oilers held a significant advantage in depth scoring from their forwards, boasting 19 goals from their bottom six compared to just six from the Stars’ group. Dallas, however, completely flipped the script with three goals from bottom-six forwards and two from defensemen, while Edmonton had to rely heavily on its star players to stay competitive.
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Depth may be fading for the Oilers, as winger Connor Brown appears to be wearing down, and the Stars are beginning to capitalize, highlighted by a Tyler Seguin goal that resulted from reading and exploiting an Edmonton play in the offensive zone. A stronger performance is needed from Zach Hyman, who is logging the fourth-most minutes among Edmonton forwards but has managed points in only one of the last four games and hasn’t scored in five straight.
The former Panthers draft pick has developed into a lethal goal scorer on Connor McDavid’s wing, but the production has notably dried up of late. He is long overdue for a goal and should get one in a big spot for the Oilers. The Stars will need to respond with some scoring from a star player of their own in Wyatt Johnston.
The Toronto native plays the second-most forward minutes and started the playoffs hot with eight points through ten playoffs games but has since failed to make the scoresheet in four straight. With five goals and two assists for seven points over his last nine games versus the Oilers, Johnston should find a way to bounce back and get back on the board.
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