McDavid and Oilers going back to Stanley Cup Final after 6-3 win over Stars in Game 5
DALLAS: Connor McDavid had a breakaway goal and an assist, 40-year-old Corey Perry scored again and the Edmonton Oilers are going to their second Stanley Cup Final in a row after beating the Dallas Stars 6-3 on Thursday night in Game 5 to wrap up the Western Conference final.
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