Edmonton Oilers Face Off Against Dallas Stars in Opening Game of Western Conference Finals: A Preview and Betting Odds Analysis

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024

The Edmonton Oilers are set to face off against the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference Finals. This game marks their fourth encounter of the season, with Dallas leading the series 2-1, including a significant 5-0 victory in their last regular-season game.

With a season record of 52 wins, 21 losses, and 9 ties, the Stars have demonstrated strong performance, especially on home ice with a 29-14-5 record. They've scored 294 goals and conceded 232.

On the other side, the Oilers have managed a 25-20-2 record in away games, part of their overall 49-27-6 season performance. They've been noted for drawing 321 penalties, which places them ninth among all teams.

Leading the offensive charge for Dallas, Roope Hintz has notched 30 goals and added 35 assists. Evan Bouchard is the key player for Edmonton, with 18 goals and 64 assists to his name.

In their recent 10-game performances, the Stars have been averaging 3.1 goals and 5.1 assists. The Oilers, meanwhile, have slightly outperformed them with averages of 3.5 goals and 6.6 assists.

Current injuries impacting the teams include Jani Hakanpaa and Roope Hintz for Dallas, both sidelined with body injuries, and Adam Henrique for Edmonton, who is dealing with an ankle issue and remains a doubtful participant.

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