The Edmonton Oilers are in the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in 18 years. With a mix of star players playing like stars and solid goaltending, they defeated the Dallas Stars, 2-1, Sunday night to win Game 6 of the Western Conference Final.
Connor McDavid set the tone early, dangling his way around Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen on a power play goal to give the Oilers a 1-0 lead. Edmonton’s power play struck again in the first period when McDavid found Zach Hyman all alone in the slot, and Hyman doubled his team’s lead with a quick snapshot.
Ever since tying the series at 2-2, the Oilers finally leveraged their special teams edge to tilt things in their favor. Edmonton’s power play scored a pair of goals in both Games 5 and 6, and the penalty kill completely stifled the Dallas power play. The Stars failed to score on a single one of their 14 power play opportunities, and they went 0 for 3 with the man advantage in Game 6.
Stuart Skinner stopped 34 of 35 shots against him in the series-clinching win, and he answered a lot of questions after a shaky second round. When this high-octane Oilers roster gets solid goaltending, there are nearly impossible to beat.
The Oilers will now take on the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final, and that series gets underway in South Florida on Saturday night.
Below is how you can follow the Stanley Cup Final, 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
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Stream: fubo (Try for free)
Follow: CBS Sports App
All times Eastern
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Stanley Cup Final
(1) Florida Panthers vs. (2) Edmonton Oilers
Game 1 — Oilers at Panthers: Saturday, June 8, 8 p.m. | TV: ABC
Game 2 — Oilers at Panthers: Monday, June 10, 8 p.m. | TV: ABC
Game 3 — Panthers at Oilers: Thursday, June 13, 8 p.m. | TV: ABC
Game 4 — Panthers at Oilers Saturday, June 15, 8 p.m. | TV: ABC
Game 5* — Oilers at Panthers: Tuesday, June 18, 8 p.m. | TV: ABC
Game 6* — Panthers at Oilers: Friday, June 21, 8 p.m. | TV: ABC
Game 7* — Oilers at Panthers: Monday, June 24, 8 p.m. | TV: ABC
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 — Panthers 3, Rangers 2 (OT) | Recap
Game 5 — Panthers 3, Rangers 2 | Recap
Game 6 — Panthers 2, Rangers 1 I Recap
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 — Oilers 5, Stars 2 | Recap
Game 5 — Oilers 3, Stars 1 | Recap
Game 6 — Oilers 2, Stars 1 | Recap
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
The Edmonton Oilers have punched their ticket to the NHL Stanley Cup Final for the first time in 18 years after defeating the Dallas Stars in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals. The Oilers, led by captain Connor McDavid and goaltender Mikko Koskinen, put on a dominant performance to secure their spot in the championship series.
The Oilers’ journey to the Stanley Cup Final has been a long time coming, as they have not reached this stage since their last appearance in 2006 when they fell short to the Carolina Hurricanes. This year, however, they have shown resilience and determination, overcoming tough opponents in the playoffs to make it to the final round.
In the Western Conference Finals against the Stars, the Oilers showcased their offensive firepower with McDavid leading the charge. The superstar center has been a force to be reckoned with throughout the playoffs, consistently putting up points and making plays that have propelled his team to victory. Koskinen, on the other hand, has been a brick wall in net, making key saves and keeping his team in games when they needed him most.
As the Oilers prepare to face off against their Eastern Conference opponent in the Stanley Cup Final, fans are buzzing with excitement and anticipation. The team’s success this season has reignited a sense of pride and hope among Oilers faithful, who have been eagerly awaiting another shot at hockey’s ultimate prize.
The 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Final promises to be an exciting and intense matchup, with the Oilers looking to bring home their first championship in nearly two decades. As the team gears up for the final series, fans can expect a thrilling display of skill, speed, and determination from both sides as they battle it out for hockey supremacy.
Stay tuned for updates on the 2024 Stanley Cup Final bracket and schedule as the Oilers prepare to make their mark on hockey history once again. Let’s go Oilers!
