Oilers down Stars 6-3, advance to Stanley Cup final
- The Edmonton Oilers secured their spot in the Stanley Cup Final by defeating the Dallas Stars 6-3 Thursday evening in the decisive Game 5 at the American Airlines Center.
- Corey Perry opened the scoring for the Oilers with a man-advantage goal just over two minutes into the game, followed by strikes from Mattias Janmark and Jeff Skinner that quickly put Dallas in a difficult position.
- Connor McDavid contributed a goal and an assist, including a key breakaway goal that shifted momentum back to Edmonton during the middle period.
- Perry set a record with his seventh playoff goal for a player over 39, while the Oilers scored on their first two shots and jumped to a 3-0 lead within the first 8:07.
- With this victory, the Oilers secured a rematch against defending champion Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final beginning June 4, continuing their quest for a title after reaching the final last year.
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