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Oilers and Stars Dominate Game 4, Move Within One Win of Conference Finals

Edmonton and Dallas secure commanding 3–1 leads as Henrique, Granlund, and Heiskanen shine in pivotal victories.

Florida Panthers players clash with Toronto Maple Leafs players after Game 4 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series, Sunday, May 11, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Michael Laughlin)
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Florida Panthers defenseman Gustav Forsling (42) and Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) battle on the boards during Game 4 of the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
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Overview

  • The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 4, led by Adam Henrique's two goals and Stuart Skinner's 24-save shutout.
  • The Dallas Stars earned a 3-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets, powered by Mikael Granlund's first career playoff hat trick.
  • Dallas defenseman Miro Heiskanen returned after a three-month absence due to knee surgery, providing an immediate boost to the Stars' lineup.
  • Both the Oilers and Stars now hold 3–1 series leads, with the Golden Knights and Jets facing elimination in their respective Game 5 matchups.
  • Historically, NHL teams leading 3–1 in a best-of-seven series advance over 90% of the time, underscoring the uphill battle for Vegas and Winnipeg.