Dallas Stars Rally to Beat Edmonton Oilers 6-3 in Western Conference Final Game 1

The Dallas Stars mounted a remarkable third-period comeback to defeat the Edmonton Oilers 6-3 in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, overturning a 3-1 deficit with five unanswered goals. Special teams played a critical role, as the Stars capitalized on Edmonton's penalty troubles, scoring three power-play goals within a 5:26 span early in the final period. Tyler Seguin led Dallas with two goals and an assist, while Miro Heiskanen, Mikael Granlund, Matt Duchene, and Esa Lindell also contributed crucial goals. The Oilers, despite strong performances from Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, struggled on the penalty kill, which has been a significant weakness throughout the playoffs. The emotional intensity of the game spilled over into scuffles after the final whistle, reflecting Edmonton’s frustration with the loss. Dallas’s resilience and special teams’ efficiency gave them a pivotal home-ice victory and a 1-0 series lead.