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.