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Oilers Eliminate Stars with 6-3 Game 5 Win, Deny Dallas Third Straight Stanley Cup Final Berth

Pulling Jake Oettinger in Game 5 underscored the Stars’ need for a roster and salary-cap overhaul this offseason.

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In Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals on Thursday night, Dallas Stars coach Pete DeBoer pulled goalie Jake Oettinger early in favor of Casey DeSmith (1). The move didn’t make much difference as the Stars’ season ended against the Edmonton Oilers.
Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) makes a save against the Winnipeg Jets in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Peter DeBoer addresses reporters after the Stars’ loss to the Oilers.

Overview

  • The Oilers built a 3-0 lead in the first period and secured a 6-3 win in Game 5 to eliminate Dallas from the Western Conference Final.
  • Coach Pete DeBoer pulled Jake Oettinger after he allowed goals on Edmonton’s first two shots, a decision DeBoer said was meant to spark the team.
  • Oettinger’s career playoff struggles against the Oilers deepened as he has now lost six of seven matchups versus Edmonton.
  • The Stars have failed to advance to the Stanley Cup Final after reaching the conference final in three straight seasons.
  • Projections estimate Dallas will have about $4.96 million in cap space and seven unrestricted free agents, led by captain Jamie Benn and Matt Duchene.