WCF: Dallas Stars vs Edmonton Oilers (EDM Leads 3-2)

[SeanAveryTheGreatOne]

Who y'all got?!
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Dallas Stars (1C) vs. Edmonton Oilers (2P)​

Western Conference Final

Game 1: Oilers at Stars -- May 23, 8:30 p.m. ET (TNT, truTV, MAX, SN, CBC, TVAS)
Game 2: Oilers at Stars -- May 25, 8 p.m. ET (TNT, truTV, MAX, SN, CBC, TVAS)
Game 3: Stars at Oilers -- May 27, 8:30 p.m. ET (TNT, truTV, MAX, SN, CBC, TVAS)
Game 4: Stars at Oilers -- May 29, 8:30 p.m. ET (TNT, truTV, MAX, SN, CBC, TVAS)
+ Game 5: Oilers at Stars -- May 31, TBD (TNT, truTV, MAX, SN, TVAS)
+ Game 6: Stars at Oilers -- June 2, TBD (TNT, truTV, MAX, SN, TVAS)
+ Game 7: Oilers at Stars -- June 4, TBD (TNT, truTV, MAX, SN, CBC, TVAS)
+ if necessary ​

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[eviohh26]

if you think about it, the canucks are also 1 win away from going to the cup finals

Who knows. Maybe , maybe not. But they certainly gave the Oilers more a run for their money.

 

[Matty Sundin]

First game this series were Dallas fatigued is really starting to really show and they looked frustrated. Oilers looked more fresh and calm.

 

[red devil]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1796741057352261886

 

[scliff]

Every oilers fan ought to thank Nuge for taking such a team friendly deal. He's a lowkey badass at both ends of the ice.

 

[Davo Ikinzom]

Just gettin a quick session in boss

 

[syz]

I also just want to point out that Dallas scored like 2 seconds after Chris Cuthbert was talking about how the Oilers were guaranteed to win the game.

 

[Dynamite Time]

Where are all the Kings, Flames, Canucks, Leafs, etc. haters now?

A Stars fan here myself but my team hasn’t stepped up; congrats Oilers.

 

[Spawn]

When Skinner gives the Oilers solid goaltending they're tough to beat. But the Stars were the best team in the West for a reason and they've been great on the road all playoffs. Game 6 gonna be a doozy.

 

[Senor Catface]

Just gettin a quick session in boss

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I knew Hyman was a Steel Battalion guy.

 

[6ix]

I’d love to see a game 7 but oilers with a nice opportunity to close at home

 

[Oilslick941611]

In such a tight series as this, I'm sure a ton of fans would usually throw a cliche such as "whoever wins game 5 wins this series....."

But honestly? With these 2 teams, I don't feel that way at all. Obviously it's very possible that whoever wins game 5 will win, but I could see either Dallas and Edmonton easily come back from being down 3-2 to win in 7 still

Point is - this is far from over. I will predict Edmonton wins tonight though

Given what Dallas has shown over the last 5 games, I don't see it like this. Dallas, playing the way they have so far in this series is ripe for a 6th game loss.

Dallas will need to take the game from opening face off to last whistle to win game 6.

 

[macbowes]

Fantastic game from the Oilers, just picking up where they left off. They have been playing amazing as of late, with only very short periods of low energy. EDM is the best team in the league, and they continue to show why. Not only do we have the best players in the world, but we have 4 lines and 3 pairs with solid identities.

 

[albator71]

This has been a very good series. Hopefully it goes to game 7 OT.

I honestly thought Dallas would win in five. What is going on with them? They are not the same team who beat the Avs. Either they are exhausted or Oilers speed is getting to them.

They have the better goalie, D, and depth.

Just maybe Edmonton is better then Colorado, since the coaching change Edmonton has been one of the best team in the league. Right now the Oilers wants it more then Dallas, still one more game to win though, Edmonton knows that they were the one trailing 2-3 versus Vancouver and won game 6&7

 

[nickp91]

Dallas needs to be embarrassed with the performance in last 2 games

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

I'd say if Dallas loses this series, strip Benn of the C, but he only has 1 more left and then if he doesn't retire, bring him back, but he's not the captain.

 

[Fledgemyhedge]

Fantastic game from the Oilers, just picking up where they left off. They have been playing amazing as of late, with only very short periods of low energy. EDM is the best team in the league, and they continue to show why. Not only do we have the best players in the world, but we have 4 lines and 3 pairs with solid identities.

main thing has been skinner has been playing nhl caliber. They have enough offence to bail out the defence but bailing out skinner + defence every night is a tall order.

 

[rea]

I stopped watching once van got knocked out, but I scoffed at the idea that it would've been a cake walk for Dallas like the majority was predicting before the edm van series was even over, I take a little pleasure in seeing ppl that make stupid predictions eat humble pie.

I do hope Dallas shows up, the bitterness in me feels like van would've been just as big a handful for the stars, so seeing edm up right now hurts. GL to both teams game 6.

 

[macbowes]

This has been a very good series. Hopefully it goes to game 7 OT.

I honestly thought Dallas would win in five. What is going on with them? They are not the same team who beat the Avs. Either they are exhausted or Oilers speed is getting to them.

They have the better goalie, D, and depth.

They have the better goalie, but, they don't have better D, and they have significantly worse top end players (like everyone). Ekholm/Bouchard is a much better pairing than anyone DAL can run out. EDMs top guns are just so much better than anybody else, that nobody can handle them.

 

[Madap]

Lmao Stars fans were so cocky. “Knew we were going to lose game one but we’ll win the rest”.

Good game oilers.

 

[macbowes]

main thing has been skinner has been playing nhl caliber. They have enough offence to bail out the defence but bailing out skinner + defence every night is a tall order.

Our defense is actually really good. It's really only Skinner that is a liability.

 

[iCanada]

Why bother making the trip back to Edmonton since Deboer is going to ice the exact same lineup?

Deboer likely gets fired this summer. The guy is getting badly outcoached by a doorknob.

I know the last two teams let you down, but this isn't over yet.

Game 6 is going to be a hard fought close game. Both of these teams are talented teams that deserve to be here, and Dallas is going to play a desperate game.

I hope the Oilers win, but come on, this is playoffs hockey. It's not over until you shaking hands. Unless you're trying to hit the reverse jinx?

 

[OilerTyler]

The Oilers over the last three seasons when they have a chance to send their opponent home...

5-0

 

[Fledgemyhedge]

Our defense is actually really good. It's really only Skinner that is a liability.

not disagreeing overall. Just a certain pairing mostly, which has also been worlds better

 

[syz]

People need to accept that Edmonton's depth isn't bad. They all have stone hands most of the time, but they aren't bad players who go out and get pounded.

 

[Matty Sundin]

LOL@Debour press
Such an overrated coach