Oilers Set for Stanley Cup Rematch After Stunning Stars in Game 5
What a night it was for the Edmonton Oilers, and what a story we now have heading into the 2025 Stanley Cup Final. The Oilers have officially punched their ticket to the championship round after delivering a commanding 6-3 victory over the Dallas Stars in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final. This sets up a mouthwatering rematch with the Florida Panthers, and honestly, hockey fans couldn’t have asked for a better showdown.
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Game 5 was all about making a statement early, and Edmonton came out flying. Just over two minutes into the game, Corey Perry opened the scoring on the power play, thanks to a crisp feed from none other than Connor McDavid. And from there, the floodgates just opened. Mattias Janmark doubled the lead with a heads-up play off a Stars defensive lapse. Then came a decision that shocked everyone—Dallas coach Peter DeBoer pulled Jake Oettinger just minutes into the first period. That move didn’t pay off as backup Casey DeSmith let in a soft goal shortly after, giving veteran Jeff Skinner his first career playoff goal. Yes, you read that right—his first , in his 15th NHL season.
From that moment on, it was clear the Oilers weren’t going to let this slip away. Even as Dallas tried to claw back—Jason Robertson netting two goals—McDavid answered with a highlight-reel breakaway goal that showcased exactly why he's the most dangerous player in the league. Evander Kane added some insurance in the third, and Edmonton completely shut down the Stars from there. Stuart Skinner only had to face four shots in the final frame. Four. That’s how dominant the Oilers were when it mattered most.
Now, we look ahead. The Stanley Cup Final begins on Wednesday, June 4, and it’s a rematch of last year: Oilers vs. Panthers. This time, the Oilers have home-ice advantage, hosting Games 1, 2, 5, and 7 if necessary. With both teams carrying unfinished business and a ton of firepower, this is going to be a series for the ages. Will the Panthers defend their title, or will the Oilers bring the Cup back to Canada for the first time in over three decades? Either way, it’s set to be a war on ice.
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