Thanks to Jason Robertson, the Dallas Stars now have a 2-1 series lead over the Edmonton Oilers in the NHL’s Western Conference Final.
Robertson ended a 10-game goal drought with a hat trick in Edmonton on Monday night, and Dallas needed all three of those tallies. With just over eight minutes remaining in regulation, Robertson beat Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner from a bad angle to give the Stars a 4-3 lead. That stood as the game-winning goal as Dallas held on to win, 5-3.
Roope Hintz, who missed three straight games with an upper-body injury, returned to the lineup for the Stars and tallied a pair of goals. Young star Wyatt Johnston also netted his eighth goal of the playoffs.
After watching Robertson go to work, it was easy to forget that the Oilers actually had a 2-0 lead after the first period. Connor McDavid notched a goal and an assist in the first eight minutes of the game, but he and the rest of the team were fairly quiet after that.
The Oilers did manage to tie the game on a nifty goal from Adam Henrique, but Dallas was in full control for the final 40 minutes. The Stars put together another fantastic road game, and their record away from American Airlines Center is now 6-1.
Below is how you can follow both conference finals series, along with updating results and scores from each game. Bookmark this page for the duration of the playoff run to stay up to date with everything on the ice.
Stanley Cup Playoffs viewing information
TV: ESPN, ESPN2, TBS, TNT
Stream: fubo (Try for free)
Follow: CBS Sports App
All times Eastern
(* if necessary)
Eastern Conference Final
(1) New York Rangers vs. (1) Florida Panthers
Game 1 — Panthers 3, Rangers 0 | Recap
Game 2 — Rangers 2, Panthers 1 (OT) | Recap
Game 3 — Rangers 5, Panthers 4 (OT) | Recap
Game 4 — Rangers at Panthers: Tuesday, May 28, 8 p.m. | TV: ESPN, fubo (Try for free)
Game 5 — Panthers at Rangers: Thursday, May 30, 8 p.m. | TV: ESPN, fubo (Try for free)
*Game 6 — Rangers at Panthers: Saturday, June 1, 8 p.m. | TV: ABC, fubo (Try for free)
*Game 7 — Panthers at Rangers: Monday, June 3, 8 p.m. | TV: ESPN, fubo (Try for free)
Western Conference Final
(1) Dallas Stars vs. (2) Edmonton Oilers
Game 1 — Oilers 3, Stars 2 (2OT) | Recap
Game 2 — Stars 3, Oilers 1 | Recap
Game 3 — Stars 5, Oilers 3 | Recap
Game 4 — Stars at Oilers: Wednesday, May 29, 8:30 p.m. | TV: TNT
Game 5 — Oilers at Stars: Friday, May 31, TBD | TV: TNT
*Game 6 — Stars at Oilers: Sunday, June 2, TBD | TV: TNT
*Game 7 — Oilers at Stars: Tuesday, June 4, TBD | TV: TNT
Second round
Eastern Conference
(1) New York Rangers vs. (2) Carolina Hurricanes
Game 1 — Rangers 4, Hurricanes 3 | Recap
Game 2 — Rangers 4, Hurricanes 3 (2OT) | Recap
Game 3 — Rangers 3, Hurricanes 2 (OT) | Recap
Game 4 — Hurricanes 4, Rangers 3 | Recap
Game 5 — Hurricanes 4, Rangers 1 | Recap
Game 6 — Rangers 5, Hurricanes 3 | Recap
(1) Florida Panthers vs. (2) Boston Bruins
Game 1 — Bruins 5, Panthers 1 | Recap
Game 2 — Panthers 6, Bruins 1 | Recap
Game 3 — Panthers 6, Bruins 2 | Recap
Game 4 — Panthers 3, Bruins 2 | Recap
Game 5 — Bruins 2, Panthers 1 | Recap
Game 6 — Panthers 2, Bruins 1 | Recap
Western Conference
(1) Dallas Stars vs. (3) Colorado Avalanche
Game 1 — Avalanche 4, Stars 3 (OT) | Recap
Game 2 — Stars 5, Avalanche 3 | Recap
Game 3 — Stars 4, Avalanche 1 | Recap
Game 4 — Stars 5, Avalanche 1 | Recap
Game 5 — Avalanche 5, Stars 3 | Recap
Game 6 — Stars 2, Avalanche 1 (2OT) | Recap
(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (2) Edmonton Oilers
Game 1 — Canucks 5, Oilers 4 | Recap
Game 2 — Oilers 4, Canucks 3 (OT) | Recap
Game 3 — Canucks 4, Oilers 3 | Recap
Game 4 — Oilers 3, Canucks 2 | Recap
Game 5 — Canucks 3, Oilers 2 | Recap
Game 6 — Oilers 5, Canucks 1 | Recap
Game 7 — Oilers 3, Canucks 2 | Recap
In a thrilling matchup between the Dallas Stars and the Edmonton Oilers in the 2024 NHL Playoffs bracket, it was rookie sensation Jason Robertson who stole the show and led his team to a 2-1 series lead.
Robertson, who has been a breakout star for the Stars this season, continued his impressive play in Game 3 of the series. The 23-year-old forward scored a crucial goal in the second period to give Dallas a 2-1 lead, and the team never looked back.
The Oilers, led by superstar Connor McDavid, put up a tough fight throughout the game, but were unable to overcome the strong defensive play of the Stars. Dallas goaltender Anton Khudobin made several key saves to keep Edmonton at bay and secure the victory.
With the series now in their favor, the Stars will look to close out the Oilers in Game 4 and advance to the next round of the playoffs. Robertson’s performance in Game 3 has solidified his status as a key player for Dallas, and his contributions will be crucial as they continue their quest for the Stanley Cup.
Overall, the matchup between the Stars and Oilers has been a thrilling one, with both teams showcasing their talent and determination on the ice. Fans can expect more exciting hockey as the series progresses, with each game becoming increasingly important as the stakes get higher. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting playoff series.
