The Dallas Stars host the Edmonton Oilers at American Airlines Center tonight at 8:00 PM ET for Game 2 of the Western Conference Final. Dallas leads the best-of-seven series 1-0 after a dramatic 6-3 comeback win in Game 1, where they scored five unanswered goals in the third period. The Oilers aim to bounce back and even the series before it shifts to Edmonton.

Recent Performance

Edmonton Oilers (Trailing 0–1 in the series)
In Game 1, the Oilers held a 3-1 lead entering the third period but were overwhelmed by the Stars’ offensive surge. Leon Draisaitl contributed a goal and two assists, bringing his playoff total to 19 points in 11 games. However, goaltender Stuart Skinner struggled, allowing five goals on 27 shots, raising his postseason goals-against average to 3.39.

 

Dallas Stars (Leading 1–0 in the series)
The Stars showcased resilience in Game 1, turning a two-goal deficit into a commanding win. Tyler Seguin led the charge with two goals, while Miro Heiskanen returned from injury to contribute multiple points. Goaltender Jake Oettinger made 24 saves on 27 shots, solidifying the Stars’ defense.

Team Records and Trends

Edmonton Oilers

• Away Record (2025 playoffs): 4-3-0 
• Power Play: 25.9% 
• Penalty Kill: 62.2% (lowest among remaining playoff teams) 
• Record vs. DAL (this season): 1-3

 

Dallas Stars

• Home Record (2025 playoffs): 7-2-0 
• Power Play: 34.9% 
• Penalty Kill: 84.8% 
• Record vs. EDM (this season): 3-1 

Key Players to Watch

Edmonton Oilers

• Leon Draisaitl – With 19 points (6 goals, 13 assists) in 12 playoff games, Draisaitl continues to be a pivotal offensive force for the Oilers. Keep an eye on him tonight as he looks to extend his streak and give his Oilers a fighting chance. 
• Connor McDavid – The Oilers’ captain has been instrumental in driving the team’s offense, contributing significantly in both goals and assists throughout the playoffs. So far this year he’s picked up 3 goals and 16 assists in the playoffs. 

 

Dallas Stars

• Tyler Seguin – Seguin’s two goal performance in Game 1 highlights his offensive prowess and ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. This postseason he’s helped his Stars out with 4 goals and 4 assists but his defensive zone play has been the key piece of his success.  
• Miro Heiskanen – Returning from injury, Heiskanen’s impact on both ends of the ice was evident, adding depth to the Stars’ defensive and offensive plays. Matching up against the Oilers top line has to be his biggest assignment to date in his career and he’s handling it like a pro.   

Injury Report

Edmonton Oilers

• Mattias Ekholm – Out – The team is optimistic about his return later in the series. 
• Calvin Pickard – Remains sidelined with an injury.

 

Dallas Stars

• No significant injuries reported. 

Goaltending Matchup

Edmonton Oilers

• Stuart Skinner – After a challenging Game 1, Skinner’s performance in Game 2 will be crucial for the Oilers to regain momentum. This postseason he carries a 2-4-0 in 6 games with a goals against average of 3.39 and a save percentage of .872 

 

Dallas Stars

• Jake Oettinger – Oettinger’s consistent goaltending provides the Stars with a reliable last line of defense, as evidenced by his performance in Game 1. His record is 9-5-0 in 14 games with a goals against average of 2.51 and a save percentage of .917 in the 2025 playoffs.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Stars (-120) / Oilers (+100) 
• Over/Under: 6.5 goals – Over (-105) / Under (-115) 
• Puck Line: Stars -1.5 (+190) / Oilers +1.5 (-265)

Game Outlook

The Oilers aim to rectify their third-period collapse from Game 1 by tightening their defense and improving their penalty kill, which currently stands at 62.2%, the lowest among the remaining playoff teams . The Stars, buoyed by their comeback victory, will look to maintain their momentum and capitalize on any defensive lapses by Edmonton. Game 2 is pivotal; a win for Dallas would give them a commanding 2-0 series lead, while a victory for Edmonton would shift the series dynamics as it moves to their home ice.

 

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