Dallas Stars Rally Past Edmonton Oilers 6-3 Game 1 Western Conference Final

In Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, the Dallas Stars staged a remarkable third-period comeback to defeat the Edmonton Oilers 6-3, overcoming a 3-1 deficit. The Stars capitalized on the Oilers' struggling penalty kill, scoring three power-play goals within the first 5:58 of the third period, including the game-winning goal by Matt Duchene, who had been quiet throughout the playoffs until this pivotal moment. Tyler Seguin led the Stars offensively with two goals and one assist, while Miro Heiskanen and Mikael Granlund also contributed key power-play goals. Despite strong performances by Leon Draisaitl and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins for the Oilers, Edmonton's inability to maintain their lead and convert on special teams ultimately cost them the game. The Stars showed resilience and urgency, a trait they have displayed throughout the playoffs, and now hold a 1-0 series lead heading into Game 2. The Oilers, who had been idle for a week before the series, looked sharp for much of the game but faltered in the crucial final period, highlighting their ongoing penalty kill issues.