Overview

• The Edmonton Oilers lost 6–3 to the Dallas Stars in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals after leading 3–1 earlier in the game.
• Leon Draisaitl scored his sixth playoff goal of the season, contributing to Edmonton's strong start.
• Three power-play goals by Dallas within a span of 5½ minutes in the third period sealed the Oilers’ defeat.
• The best-of-seven series requires four wins to advance to the Stanley Cup Final, with Game 2 scheduled for Friday night in Dallas.
• The series will move to Edmonton for Games 3 and 4, where the Oilers will aim to rebound and even the series.