Oilers vs Stars: Stanley Cup Final Bound – Game 5 Recap
- Dallas – The Edmonton oilers are heading to their second consecutive Stanley Cup Final after a 6-3 victory over the Dallas Stars in Game 5, securing the...
- The Oilers will face the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers in a rematch of last year's final, which Florida won in seven games.
- Edmonton jumped to an early 3-0 lead, scoring on their first two shots.
The Edmonton Oilers are Stanley Cup Final bound after a dominant 6-3 Game 5 victory over the Dallas Stars, securing the Western Conference title. Connor McDavid’s electrifying breakaway goal shifted the momentum and propelled the Oilers forward, while veteran Corey Perry continued his impressive postseason performance. Edmonton’s offense exploded with contributions from several key players, leading to a decisive win. The Oilers will face the defending champion Florida Panthers in a rematch of last year’s final; the Stanley Cup Final is set to be a must-watch. The Oilers’ early lead and consistent scoring throughout the game proved too much for the Stars to overcome, ending Dallas’s season. As highlighted by News Directory 3, this matchup is shaping up to be epic. Game 1 is set for Wednesday night in Edmonton. Discover what’s next as the Oilers chase the Cup!
Oilers Advance to Stanley Cup Final in Rematch with Panthers
Updated May 30, 2025
Dallas – The Edmonton oilers are heading to their second consecutive Stanley Cup Final after a 6-3 victory over the Dallas Stars in Game 5, securing the Western Conference title. Connor McDavid’s pivotal breakaway goal and another score from veteran Corey Perry propelled Edmonton to victory.
The Oilers will face the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers in a rematch of last year’s final, which Florida won in seven games. Game 1 is set for Wednesday night in Edmonton. Oddsmakers have the series as a near toss-up. This marks the 12th Stanley Cup Final rematch in NHL history.
Edmonton jumped to an early 3-0 lead, scoring on their first two shots. Mattias Janmark, Jeff Skinner, Evander Kane and Kasperi Kapanen also scored for the Oilers. Leon Draisaitl and Jake Walman each contributed two assists.
Jason Robertson scored twice, and Roope hintz added a goal for Dallas, who saw their season end in the Western Conference finals for the third straight year.
“You’ve got to keep knocking on the door,” Stars coach Pete DeBoer said. “We chased every single game in this series… It was the story of the entire series.”
McDavid’s crucial goal came after Mattias Ekholm blocked a shot by Thomas Harley. McDavid collected the puck and beat Stars goalie Casey DeSmith with 5:32 remaining in the second period.
“That’s a Connor McDavid kind of play and that’s just the player he is,” Perry said.
Skinner, playing in his first postseason game this year, scored his first career playoff goal.
What’s next
The Edmonton Oilers now prepare to face the Florida Panthers in a highly anticipated Stanley Cup Final rematch, seeking to avenge last year’s defeat and claim the championship.