Stars Drop Game 5
The Edmonton Oilers took a crucial 3-2 series lead in the Western Conference Final with a 3-1 victory over the Dallas Stars in Game 5 at the American Airlines Center on May 31, 2024.
Key Moments
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins opened the scoring just 58 seconds into the game with a power-play goal, his first of the series.
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He added another power-play tally in the second period, giving the Oilers a 2-0 lead.
4 - Philip Broberg extended the Oilers’ lead to 3-0 at 5:09 of the second period with his first career playoff goal, beating Jake Oettinger high on the glove side from the blue line.
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- The Stars finally got on the board at 11:22 of the third period when Roope Hintz scored on a shorthanded 2-on-1 rush, cutting the deficit to 3-1.
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However, they could not complete the comeback.
- Stuart Skinner was stellar in net for the Oilers, making 19 saves to secure the win.
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Standout Performers
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins broke out of his scoring slump with two power-play goals for the Oilers.
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His timely tallies provided the spark Edmonton needed.
- Philip Broberg’s goal proved to be the game-winner, and the rookie defenseman played a solid all-around game.
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- Stuart Skinner was a rock in goal for the Oilers, allowing just one goal on 20 shots.
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With the series shifting back to Edmonton for Game 6, the Oilers have a chance to clinch their first Stanley Cup Final berth since 2006 on home ice.
