DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Stars aren’t getting shut out on the power play in the Western Conference final against Edmonton this time.

They took full advantage of their opportunities in the third period of Game 1 in this series, with three power-play goals in a game-turning 5:26 span on way to a 6-3 victory Wednesday night, a year after going 0 for 14 in six playoff games against the Oilers.

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