Edmonton Oilers Cruise Past Dallas Stars in Game 4

Edmonton Oilers outshot and outhit the Dallas Stars in a 4-1 Game 4 victory, putting them one win away from the Stanley Cup Finals. Read more.

The Edmonton Oilers dominated the Dallas Stars in Game 4, securing a 4-1 victory that puts them up 3-1 in the Western Conference Finals series. With this win, the Oilers are now just one victory away from advancing to the Stanley Cup Finals for the second consecutive season.

The Edmonton Oilers dominated Game 4 against the Dallas Stars, securing a 4-1 victory that puts them up 3-1 in the Western Conference Finals series. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was on fire, notching two assists on the power play, while Kasperi Kapanen and Adam Henrique sealed the win with two empty-net goals. This commanding lead leaves the Oilers just one win away from returning to the Stanley Cup Finals for the second straight season.

Taking a 3-1 lead to Texas, y'all 🤠@SentinelStorage | #LetsGoOilers pic.twitter.com/Q8SEt5RD44

— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) May 28, 2025

1st Period

The Dallas Stars outshot the Edmonton Oilers 16-10 in the first period but failed to capitalize, coming up empty even on their first power play. However, the Oilers took the lead with a power play goal by Leon Draisaitl, assisted by Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Corey Perry, just shy of the 12-minute mark. The period took a notable turn when Oilers star Zach Hyman left the game early and didn't return, casting uncertainty over his status for Game 5.

The game took a physical turn after Evan Bouchard slashed Roope Hintz, who had missed Game 3 due to an injury in the same area. The Edmonton Oilers dominated the physical aspect of the game, outhitting the Stars 23-6 and blocking six shots compared to Dallas' one. The Oilers' strong play continued a trend where they've outscored the Stars significantly in the first period throughout the playoffs, extending their lead to 12-0. As the Stars headed into the first intermission, they were seven seconds into their second power play without having scored.

2nd Period

The Dallas Stars continued to struggle to capitalize on their opportunities, failing to convert on a 1:53 power play in the second period. However, they eventually found the back of the net with Jason Robertson's goal on their third power play of the night, tying the game 1-1 at the 7-minute mark.

Jason Robertson scored his second playoff goal, with Thomas Harley and Mikael Granlund assisting, helping the Dallas Stars tie the game 1-1 in the second period. Robertson's goal came on the Stars' third power play of the night, with Harley earning his eighth assist and Granlund his fifth.

The Edmonton Oilers quickly responded to the tying goal, with Corey Perry scoring his sixth playoff goal to retake the lead, making it 2-1. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins picked up his second assist of the night, his 13th of the playoffs, while Connor McDavid added a secondary assist, bringing his total to a league-leading 18. The Oilers headed into the second intermission with a 2-1 lead.

Corey Perry's goal marked a significant milestone for the Edmonton Oilers, with seven skaters now having scored five or more goals in the playoffs. This feat has not been achieved by the Oilers in over 40 years, last occurring in 1984 - the same team that went on to win the Stanley Cup. In the second period, the Oilers outshot Dallas 10-9 and outhit them 15-8, further showcasing their dominance. Meanwhile, the Stars struggled on the power play, going 1-4, and committed 11 giveaways compared to Edmonton's four.

STUUUUU 🗣️

Stuart Skinner's been absolutely DIALED in his five wins this postseason! #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/8ALGQz4Wz8

— NHL (@NHL) May 28, 2025

3rd Period

The third period was scoreless until the Dallas Stars pulled their goalie with three minutes left, a decision that proved costly. Kasperi Kapanen capitalized on the empty net, scoring to put the Edmonton Oilers up 3-1 and effectively ending the Stars' chances. The final nail in the coffin came when Adam Henrique scored an unassisted empty-net goal, his fourth of the playoffs, sealing the Oilers' 4-1 victory.

The Edmonton Oilers made a strong statement in the third period, outshooting the Dallas Stars 14-4 after being outshot in the first two periods. The Oilers dominated physically, finishing with 49 hits to the Stars' 22, and capitalized on their power play opportunities, converting 2-3 chances. Meanwhile, the Stars struggled, losing their third straight game after taking the opening game, and were outscored 13-2 in the process.