Overview

• Edmonton beat the Dallas Stars 6-3 in the decisive Game 5 to win their semifinal series 4-1 and reach back-to-back Stanley Cup finals.
• Leon Draisaitl set up two goals in the clincher and finished the series with nine points, highlighting his role in key moments.
• Six different Oilers scored in Game 5, underscoring the depth that coach Kris Knoblauch credits for sustaining their playoff run.
• The Oilers will challenge the defending champion Florida Panthers, who also advanced with a 4-1 series victory over the Carolina Hurricanes.
• Determined to avoid a repeat of last year’s 0-3 start, Edmonton plans to capitalize on home-ice edge if the finals extend to a seventh game.