Associated Press
| Associated Press
Edmonton, Alberta – Zach Hyman (Michigan) had two goals and an assist, Connor McDavid also had a two-goal outing and the Edmonton Oilers took a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference final series with a 6-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Sunday.
Evan Bouchard, with a goal and an assist, and John Klingberg also scored for the Oilers, with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins added three assists.
Stuart Skinner made 33 saves in the Edmonton net to improve to 4-4 in postseason play, his first victory in the playoffs that wasn’t a shutout.
The Oilers have won two straight since their third-period collapse in Game 1 in Dallas.
Jason Robertson scored for the Stars, who are hoping to avoid being knocked out in the third round by the Oilers for a second consecutive season.
Jake Oettinger stopped 18 shots in Dallas’ net, falling to 5-10 in his career in West final contests.
Conference Finals scheduleEastern ConferenceCarolina vs. Florida
Panthers lead 3-0
▶ Game 1: Florida 5-2
▶ Game 2: Florida 5-0
▶ Game 3: Florida 6-2
▶ Game 4: Monday, at Florida, 8
▶ x-Game 5: Wednesday, at Carolina, 8
▶ x-Game 6: Friday, at Florida, 8
▶ x-Game 7: Sunday, at Carolina, 8
Western ConferenceDallas vs. Edmonton
Oilers lead 2-1
▶ Game 1: Dallas 6-3
▶ Game 2: Edmonton 3-0
▶ Game 3: Edmonton 6-1
▶ Game 4: Tuesday, at Edmonton, 8
▶ Game 5: Thursday, at Dallas, 8
▶ x-Game 6: Saturday, at Edmonton, 8
▶ x-Game 7: Monday, June 2 at Dallas, 8
x-If necessary