NHL Playoffs: Critical Game 3 Takes Place as Dallas Stars Visit Edmonton Oilers With Series Knotted at 1-1

Sunday, May 26th, 2024

The Dallas Stars, at the top of the Central Division with a standing of 52 wins, 21 losses, and 9 overtime losses, are set to face the Edmonton Oilers, who are ranked second in the Pacific Division with a record of 49 wins, 27 losses, and 6 overtime losses.

This matchup marks the third game in the third round of the NHL Playoffs, with both teams having one win each in the series. Throughout this season, these teams have clashed a total of five times, with the Stars claiming a victory in their latest encounter with a score of 3-1.

The Oilers boast a home record of 32 wins, 10 losses, and 5 overtime losses, alongside an overall performance of 49 wins, 27 losses, and 6 overtime losses. They rank ninth in the league for accruing a total of 321 penalties.

The Stars have an impressive away record of 31 wins, 11 losses, and 5 overtime losses, with their overall tally standing at 52 wins, 21 losses, and 9 overtime losses. They are particularly strong in games where they incur fewer penalty minutes than their opponents, winning 31, losing 8, and drawing 4 such games.

For the Oilers, Zach Hyman with 54 goals and 23 assists, and Leon Draisaitl with six goals and 11 assists over the last 10 games, are key contributors.

Important figures for the Stars include Wyatt Johnston, who has notched 32 goals and 33 assists, and Tyler Seguin, who has added five goals and two assists in their recent 10 matches.

Over their last 10 matches, the Oilers have secured 6 wins and faced 4 losses, while the Stars have a record of 6 wins, 2 losses, and 2 overtime losses.

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