Edmonton Oilers Shut Out Dallas Stars to Tie Western Conference Final

The Edmonton Oilers evened the Western Conference Finals series against the Dallas Stars with a commanding 3-0 victory in Game 2, highlighted by stellar goaltending from Stuart Skinner who secured his third shutout in the playoffs. Edmonton controlled the game with early goals from Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Brett Kulak, and Connor Brown, and demonstrated improved defensive discipline and effective penalty killing, avoiding the late-game collapse seen in Game 1. The Oilers' emphasis on simple, hard work and execution of fundamental plays was evident, with players noting the importance of determination and consistent effort throughout the series. The Stars, who had relied on a power-play surge to win Game 1, were unable to replicate that success, facing a tough road record in the playoffs as the series shifts back to Edmonton. The injury to Dallas' Roope Hintz late in the game further dampened the Stars' chances. With the series tied 1-1, the momentum appears to be with the Oilers, who have been dominant at home during the playoffs.