With the Oilers up 3-2 headed back to Edmonton, here are the key trends to monitor, and the players who will be critical in a possible clinching game.
Here's what stood out from Edmonton's win and what to look for in Game 6, including key players for each team.like they did in Game 5. They limited the Stars to four shots on goal in the first period. Dallas went 9:43 without a shot on goal in the second period.
"The first two periods weren't good enough. We have to generate more, obviously. And third period, we had some looks, but you're down three by then," said centerwhen he believed a member of the media was questioning his team's character after the loss. If only his players showed that much fire.a shove from behind near the boards. McDavid hit the ice and the referee across the zone signaled for a penalty.
He got a lot of support from a terrific Edmonton defensive effort, but don't sleep on how Skinner shut the door on the Stars in Game 5 with his 19-save effort.He has quietly had a strong series, including 2.2 goals saved above expected in Game 1. He has given up two goals or fewer in four of the five games of the series. As the Stars face elimination, they have to find a way to solve Skinner. You read that correctly.
How good has he been? Johnston became the fifth active player to score 10 goals in a playoff year at age 21 or younger, joiningThe Stars averaged 3.59 goals per game in the regular season. They've scored two goals or fewer in their three losses in the conference finals.
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