The Dallas Stars are looking to keep their momentum rolling tonight as they take on the Edmonton Oilers in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. After a hard-fought seven-game series win over Colorado and a six-game battle with Winnipeg, the Stars now stand just a few wins away from the Stanley Cup Final.
Dallas already leads the series 1-0 thanks to a stunning third-period comeback in Game 1. The Stars stunningly managed to erase a 3-1 deficit by scoring five unanswered goals to win 6-3. Now, with a chance to go up 2-0 before the series shifts to Edmonton, the pressure is on.
The Oilers, meanwhile, are hoping to bounce back and steal a win on the road to even things up. Game 2 is set to be another intense showdown between two teams hungry for a shot at the Cup.
Dallas Stars vs. Edmonton Oilers – Game 2 Details
- Date: May 23, 2025
- Puck-Drop Time: 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
- Venue: American Airlines Center
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Matchup: Western Conference Finals – Game 2
The Oilers have a chance to tie the series tonight following the Stars comeback win in Game 1… 👀 #StanleyCup
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Edmonton Oilers Projected Lines
Forwards:
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins – Connor McDavid – Zach Hyman
- Vasily Podkolzin – Leon Draisaitl – Kasperi Kapanen
- Evander Kane – Adam Henrique – Connor Brown
- Trent Frederic – Mattias Janmark – Corey Perry
Defense:
- Brett Kulak – Evan Bouchard
- Darnell Nurse – Troy Stecher
- Jake Walman – John Klingberg
Goaltenders:
- Stuart Skinner
- Oliver Rodrigue
Power Play Units:
Unit 1:
- Corey Perry, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Leon Draisaitl, Connor McDavid, Evan Bouchard
Unit 2:
- Zach Hyman, Adam Henrique, Evander Kane, John Klingberg, Jake Walman
Dallas Stars Projected Lines
Forwards:
- Mikael Granlund – Roope Hintz – Mikko Rantanen
- Jason Robertson – Matt Duchene – Wyatt Johnston
- Mason Marchment – Sam Steel – Tyler Seguin
- Jamie Benn – Oskar Bäck – Evgenii Dadonov
Defense:
- Thomas Harley – Miro Heiskanen
- Esa Lindell – Cody Ceci
- Lian Bichsel – Ilya Lyubushkin
Goaltenders:
- Jake Oettinger
- Casey DeSmith
Power Play Units:
Unit 1:
- Matt Duchene, Roope Hintz, Mikko Rantanen, Wyatt Johnston, Thomas Harley
Unit 2:
- Mason Marchment, Tyler Seguin, Jason Robertson, Miro Heiskanen, Mikael GranlundKey
Matchups for Game 2: Edmonton Oilers vs. Dallas Stars:
1. Connor McDavid vs. Miro Heiskanen
McDavid of the Oilers is one of the fastest and most dangerous players in the game, and it’ll be up to Dallas’ top defenseman, Heiskanen, to slow him down. If Heiskanen can keep McDavid in check, the Stars have a legitimate shot at winning.
2. Leon Draisaitl vs. Roope Hintz and His Line
Draisaitl is a powerhouse for Edmonton, but he’ll be going up against Hintz and his line, which includes Granlund and Rantanen. This matchup could decide which team controls the pace and flow of the game.
3. Jake Oettinger vs. Stuart Skinner (Goalies)
Both teams need big performances from their goalies. Oettinger has the ability to take over a game, while Skinner needs to stay sharp and focus on Dallas’ forwards crashing the net hard.
