Overview

• In Game 5 of the Western Conference Final, Peter DeBoer benched starter Jake Oettinger seven minutes into the contest and turned to backup Casey DeSmith.
• Edmonton scored six goals in a 6-3 victory that eliminated Dallas for a third consecutive Conference Final.
• DeBoer defended his decision by citing Oettinger’s 2-6 playoff record against the Oilers, a justification that many viewed as insufficient.
• Stars winger Jason Robertson called the benching “unacceptable,” and DeSmith, who hadn’t played in over a month, allowed three goals in relief.
• DeBoer’s 2-6 mark in Conference Finals has intensified scrutiny of his job security with the Stars.