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Oilers down Stars 6-3, advance to Stanley Cup final
- The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Dallas Stars 6-3 in Game 5 on Thursday in Dallas to win the Western Conference Finals 4-1 and advance to the Stanley Cup Final for the second straight year.
- The Oilers' strong start, including Corey Perry's early power play goal and scoring on their first two shots, helped them build a 3-0 lead and control the game against a Stars team that chased every match.
- Connor McDavid contributed a goal and an assist, notably scoring a decisive breakaway goal in the second period that swung momentum, while Jeff Skinner scored his first career playoff goal for Edmonton.
- Corey Perry set a record with seven playoff goals for a player aged 39 or older, and McDavid became the second-fastest NHL player to reach 100 playoff assists during this series.
- The Oilers will face the defending champion Florida Panthers in a rematch of last year's seven-game Stanley Cup Final, with Game 1 scheduled for June 4 in Edmonton, while merchandise and tickets are now available online.
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Edmonton Oilers defeat Dallas Stars to advance to second straight Stanley Cup Final
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