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Dallas Stars vs Edmonton Oilers: A historic chance for the Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers can make it to the Stanley Cup finals when they host the Dallas Stars at Rogers Place on Sunday in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals.
Can the Stars stay alive?
The Dallas Stars were in a promising situation, having a 2-1 lead in the series, but losing the next two games can cost them the season. Losing 5-2 in Game 4 on the road was something they could live with, but failing in the next one at home has put them with their backs against the wall. They allowed three goals by the midpoint of Game 5, and Wyatt Johnston scored the only goal for the Stars in the 3-1 loss. Johnston, Jason Robertson, and Miro Heiskanen lead the Stars with 16 points each in the postseason.
The Oilers are one step away from the Stanley Cup Finals
The Edmonton Oilers proved they are ready to go all the way to the NHL finals this season with a 3-1 road win in Game 5 in Dallas. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored twice on power play situations, and Philip Broberg added the third goal in a 3-1 Oilers win. Connor McDavid led the team with 29 points in the playoffs, two more than Leon Draisaitl.
Betting Trends
Edmonton has won 5 of their last 7 games overall, 10 of the last 15 games against teams from the Western Conference but has lost 4 of the last 5 games played in June. They have played over the total goal line in 7 of their last 9 home games and in 6 of the last 7 home games against the Stars. Dallas has won 14 of the last 17 games on the road and 14 of the last 20 against teams from the Pacific Division. They have played under the total goal line in 6 of their last 9 games overall and 13 of the last 20 against teams from the Western Conference.
Prediction and Conclusion
The Edmonton Oilers have the momentum in the series after back-to-back wins in dominant fashion. The series is now back in Edmonton, and they have a chance to advance to their first Stanley Cup final since 2006. No one can stop Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl on their way to the finals, so this will be another big win for the Oilers.
