Edmonton Oilers on verge of Stanley Cup Final after pushing Dallas Stars to brink

Edmonton Oilers on the verge of Stanley Cup Final after big turnaround against Dallas Stars, led by Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and strong defense.

The Edmonton Oilers have made a big turnaround in the Western Conference final, putting the Dallas Stars on the brink of elimination. Leading the series 3-2 after a 3-1 victory on Friday night, the Oilers are just one win away from reaching the Stanley Cup Final in the Connor McDavid era.

In a stunning comeback, the Oilers scored five consecutive goals in Game 4 to secure the win after the Stars held a 2-0 lead. They continued their dominance in Game 5, extending their streak to eight consecutive goals before Dallas managed to score in the third period.

Looking ahead to Game 6 on Sunday night in Edmonton, the Oilers have several positives to build on from their Game 5 performance. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins stepped up with his first two goals of the series, the power play finally clicked with two quick goals, and the defense held Dallas to just 10 shots over the first two periods. Goalie Stuart Skinner made crucial saves when Dallas threatened, and the penalty kill remained perfect in their last nine games.

Despite a strong return from Stars defenseman Chris Tanev, who blocked four shots in over 19 minutes of play, the Oilers were able to maintain their momentum. Even after Corey Perry briefly left the game after a hit from Joe Pavelski, he was able to return and contribute to the team's success.

As the Oilers aim to make their first Stanley Cup Final appearance since 2006, the Stars face the possibility of falling short in the conference final for the second consecutive season. With the series on the line, the pressure is on for both teams as they battle it out in Game 6.

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