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Edmonton Oilers vs Dallas Stars: Western Conference Finals – Game 3
The Edmonton Oilers stole the home-court advantage in the series opener and now have a chance to take the lead again when they host the Dallas Stars at Rogers Place on Monday.
Dallas is in a familiar situation
Just like in the previous two series, the Dallas Stars lost he home opener but managed to bounce back with a 3-1 win in Game 2. Jamie Benn put the Stars in the board early in the opening period and Mason Marchment and Esa Lindell scored in the last one to tie the series for Dallas. Miro Heiskanen is the leading scorer for the Stars in the playoffs with 14 points.
Is this the season for he Oilers?
The Edmonton Oilers had a great start to the series, winning the opener in Dallas but failed to do so in Game 2. Connor Brown scored the only goal for Edmonton in the first period in the 3-1 loss. Leon Drainsaitl leads the league with 25 points so far in the playoffs and Connor McDavid is right behind him with 23.
Betting Trends
The Oilers have won 8 of their last 12 games overall and 15 of their last 20 home games, but have lost 4 of the last 5 against teams from the Central Division. Edomnton has played under the total goal line in 5 of their last 6 games overall and in 4 of the last 6 games against the Stars. Dallas has won 5 of their last 7 games overall, 13 of the last 15 games on the road and 15 of the last 19 games against teams from the Pacific Division. They have played under the total goal line in 5 of their last 6 games.
Prediction and Conclusion
The Dallas Stars finished the regular season on top of the Western Conference, but it is safe to say that the Edmonton Oilers have been the best team in the West in the postseason. The Oilers have been building this team for seasons now, and it seems like this is the year when they can go all the way and win the Stanley Cup. Game 3 of this series may be the crucial one on their road to glory. Winning tonight will give them an advantage that may open the road to the crown. Edmonton has the players ready to deliver when needed, and that is exactly what they will do tonight against the Stars.
