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Oilers Shut Down Stars 6-1 to Seize 2-1 Western Final Lead

Stuart Skinner’s .983 save percentage in the series has forced Dallas to seek fresh scoring solutions ahead of Tuesday’s Game 4 in Edmonton.

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Overview

  • Edmonton powered past Dallas with a 6-1 victory in Game 3 at Rogers Place to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.
  • Stuart Skinner has stopped 58 of 59 shots over the past two contests, earning three shutouts in his last five starts and a +3.2 Goals Saved Above Expected.
  • The Stars have outshot the Oilers and generated more high-danger chances at 5-on-5 but managed just one goal in Games 2 and 3 combined.
  • Coach Pete DeBoer praised Jake Oettinger’s rebound ability and expressed confidence that Dallas’s forwards will convert their scoring opportunities.
  • Game 4 is set for Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET in Edmonton, where sportsbooks list the Oilers as -170 favorites to extend their series edge.