Dallas Stars eliminated in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final
Dallas Stars Center Roope Hintz (24) in Stanley Cup Playoffs (Credit: Getty Image)
The Edmonton Oilers wasted no time asserting dominance in Game 5. Within minutes of puck drop, they were on the board through Corey Perry's power-play finish. The momentum only grew from there.
Mattias Janmark doubled the lead just seven minutes into the first period, placing the Stars on the back foot early.
Dallas tries to respond but Oilers keep striking
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Jason Robertson provided a spark for Dallas with a much-needed goal four minutes after Skinner's marker. The Stars clawed back further when Roope Hintz made it 3-2 midway through the second period. A comeback looked possible. But the Oilers quickly put the pressure back on.
Despite another goal from Robertson early in the third period to make it 4-3, Edmonton had answers each time.
Evander Kane netted a strange but vital goal shortly after, putting the game firmly back in the Oilers' control. Kasperi Kapanen later sealed the win with an empty netter, ending the Stars' playoff run.
Edmonton Oilers return to
Stanley Cup Final
Dallas Stars during Game Four of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs (Credit: Getty Image)
With the 6-3 win, the Oilers booked their ticket to a second consecutive Stanley Cup Final. The rematch against the Florida Panthers promises intensity, familiarity, and unfinished business from last season. Edmonton's mix of explosive offense and timely goaltending has carried them through another deep playoff run.
Meanwhile, Dallas exits the playoffs at the Western Conference Final stage for the third year in a row. The decision to pull starting goaltender Jake Oettinger early in Game 5 will be one of many offseason talking points. The Stars now face a summer of tough decisions as they evaluate their roster under the weight of salary cap challenges.
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The Oilers, driven by experience and star power, are now just four wins away from hoisting the Stanley Cup. The stage is set for one of the most anticipated Finals matchups in recent memory.
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