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Oilers Vs Stars– The Dallas Stars triumphed over the Edmonton Oilers with a 3-1 victory in Game 2 of the Western Conference Final, held at the American Airlines Center in Dallas on Saturday. The best-of-7 series is now tied at 1-1.
Here are some immediate takeaways from the game by NHL.com staff writer Tracey Myers:
Star of the Game
Jamie Benn delivered an outstanding performance. On a 2-on-1 play with Logan Stankoven, Benn scored the opening goal at 3:39 of the first period. He also assisted on Esa Lindell’s empty-net goal at 17:57 of the third period, won 3 out of 4 face-offs, recorded five hits, and blocked three shots.
Goal of the Game
Mason Marchment perfectly positioned himself to redirect Ryan Suter’s shot at 3:41 of the third period, securing a 2-1 lead for the Stars that they maintained until the end.
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Save of the Game
Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner made a crucial save against one of the Stars’ best scoring opportunities. Six minutes into the second period, Wyatt Johnston passed the puck from the boards to Evgenii Dadonov, who took a swift wrist shot that Skinner successfully blocked.
What’s Next
The series will continue at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta for Game 3 on Monday at 8:30 p.m. ET, broadcast on CBC, TVAS, SN, TNT, truTV, and MAX.