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Edmonton Oilers vs Dallas Stars: Can the Stars stay on top of the West?

The Edmonton Oilers are visiting the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on Wednesday.

The Oilers are ready for the playoffs

The Edmonton Oilers are fifth in the Western Conference with a 45-23-5 record. After winning three consecutive games, the Oilers lost 3-2 in overtime to the St. Louis Blues. The Oilers are fourth in the league, scoring 3.59 goals per game, and are ranked ninth, allowing 2.85. Connor McDavid leads the league with 97 assists for the season and is ranked third with 126 points in total.

The Stars are the best team at the moment

The Dallas Stars are on top of the Western Conference with a 47-19-9 record. They have the longest active winning streak at the moment, having won the last seven games. The Stars are coming off a 3-0 win over the Seattle Kraken. The Stars are third in the league, averaging 3.64 goals per game, and are ranked 11th, allowing 2.91 goals per game. Jason Robertson leads the team with 76 goals, followed by Joe Pavelski with 63.

Betting Trends

Dallas is 7-0 SU in the last seven games overall and 5-2 SU in the last seven home games. The Oilers are 4-2 SU in the last six games against Dallas, 12-6 SU in the last 18 games overall and 2-5 SU in the last seven road games.

Prediction and Conclusion

The Dallas Stars are playing the best hockey at the moment and have reached the top of the Western Conference after winning the last seven games. The Stars are excellent on both ends of the puck, and they seem unbeatable at the moment. The Oilers had such a period earlier this season with 16 consecutive wins, but they are not even close to that form. Both teams are secured for the playoffs and will try to finish the season as high as possible in order to have a home-court advantage in the first round. The Oilers have had a better head-to-head record in recent seasons, but the Stars are simply too good at the moment and will win this one.