Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers have divergent opinions on Western Conference Final outcome before Game 3
- Dallas Stars fans arrive in Edmonton for Game 3 with a strong road record.
- The Stars lead the NHL in goals against, creating excitement for the upcoming matches in Canada.
- Differing feelings between Oilers and Stars add intensity to the tied Western Conference Final.
The Stars are doing well on the road with a record of 5 wins and 1 loss. They are the best in the NHL at preventing goals, allowing only 1.5 per game. They are now in Canada, where hockey is very popular, and they are eager to play there. Dallas has been strong on the road all season. They have won 5 out of 6 games away from home in the playoffs. They won Games 3 and 4 in the first two rounds on the road, beating the last two Stanley Cup champions. In their recent game, Mason Marchment scored the winning goal for the Stars. They won 3-1. Even when they were behind, they found a way to come back and win. The Stars took the lead in Game 2 with a goal from Jamie Benn. The Oilers quickly tied the game, but they struggled to get shots on goal in the third period. Dallas played strong defense after taking the lead, blocking shots and making hits. The Oilers' top players, Draisaitl and McDavid, didn't have many shots on goal. The Stars' goalie, Oettinger, made 28 saves in the game. The Stars are confident in their play but believe they can still improve.