In an exciting Western Conference final matchup, the Edmonton Oilers tied the series against the Dallas Stars with a convincing 3-0 victory in the second game.
Connor Brown Stars with a Heroic Goal
Connor Brown, despite taking a skate to the mouth, managed to score a crucial goal that extended the Oilers’ lead to 3-0 in the second period. This goal came shortly after Brett Kulak scored his first goal in 36 games.
The incident with Brown occurred when Mikael Granlund’s skate hit his mouth.
Stuart Skinner Shines in Goal
Oilers’ goalie Stuart Skinner had a standout performance, recording 25 saves and securing his third shutout this postseason. Skinner has proven to be a key piece for the Oilers, adding his fourth career shutout in the playoffs.
Skinner is the second goaltender in Oilers history to achieve three shutouts in a single postseason, a feat only Curtis Joseph had accomplished in 1998.
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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins also contributed another power-play goal for the Oilers, who now return home for Game 3 of the series.
Jake Oettinger, Stars’ goalie, made 22 saves.
Stars’ Roope Hintz had to leave the ice unable to put weight on his left leg due to an action by Darnell Nurse, who received a minor penalty for the play.
Nugent-Hopkins opened the scoring for the Oilers with an early goal in the game.
Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid added key assists.
McDavid and Draisaitl reached 20 points in these playoffs.
The Stars’ home winning streak came to an end.
