Stars take 1-0 series lead into game 2 against the Oilers


Edmonton Oilers (48-29-5, in the Pacific Division) vs. Dallas Stars (50-26-6, in the Central Division)

Dallas; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Stars -124, Oilers +104; over/under is 6.5

STANLEY CUP SEMIFINALS: Stars lead series 1-0

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BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars host the Edmonton Oilers in the third round of the NHL Playoffs with a 1-0 lead in the series. The teams meet Wednesday for the fifth time this season. The Stars won the previous matchup 6-3. Tyler Seguin scored two goals in the win.

Dallas has gone 35-11-3 at home and 50-26-6 overall. The Stars have a 27-12-3 record when they commit fewer penalties than their opponent.

Edmonton has a 27-19-2 record on the road and a 48-29-5 record overall. The Oilers have given up 235 goals while scoring 259 for a +24 scoring differential.

TOP PERFORMERS: Jason Robertson has 35 goals and 44 assists for the Stars. Mikko Rantanen has nine goals and 10 assists over the last 10 games.

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Connor McDavid has 26 goals and 74 assists for the Oilers. Evan Bouchard has scored five goals with five assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Stars: 7-3-0, averaging 3.3 goals, 5.8 assists, 4.6 penalties and 12 penalty minutes while giving up 2.4 goals per game.

Oilers: 8-2-0, averaging 3.9 goals, 6.6 assists, 3.3 penalties and 7.1 penalty minutes while giving up 2.7 goals per game.

INJURIES: Stars: None listed.

Oilers: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.



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