At the start of the playoff series against the Dallas Stars, Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers had a look. In the second game of the Western Conference’s final series, the Canadians now struck back.
The Edmonton Oilers For superstar Leon Draisaitl, the title in the ice hockey profile NHL hope. The Canada team won in the final of the Western Conference The second game against the Dallas stars Away with 3: 0. After the opening defeat (3: 6), the best-of-Seven series is now 1: 1. Four successes are necessary to move into the final around the Stanley Cup. There it goes against defending champions Florida Panthers or the Carolina Hurricanesin this series the Panthers lead 2-0.
Draisaitl with an assist
Draisaitl contributed again to its share in the victory. The 29-year-old played the pass in the Power Play in front of Evan Bouchard’s shot, who in turn was directed into the goal by Ryan Nugent-Hopkins for early tour (6th minute). For the German superstar it was the 20th goal participation in the 13th playoff game this season. Brett Kulak increased in the second third when he used his own rebound (36th). Just a minute later, Connor Brown falsified a shot from Nugent-Hopkins in the goal for decision (37th).
Skinner with a third shutout in the playoffs
Goalkeeper Stuart Skinner was also a guarantee for the success of the Oilers. The Keeper, which has often been criticized in the past, fended off 25 shots and stayed in the playoffs without conceding a goal for the third time. Dallas had previously won seven games in a row in American Airlines Center at home. After two away games, Edmonton now receives the stars at home twice in a row. The series continues on Sunday (9 p.m., CEST).