Edmonton Oilers Take 2-1 Series Lead Over Dallas Stars
The Edmonton Oilers took a 2-1 series advantage over the Dallas Stars on Sunday afternoon with a 6-1 beatdown at Rogers Place.
A glaring difference between the two Western Conference finals teams is that Edmonton has superstar Connor McDavid on its side, and the postgame quotes reflected just that. McDavid scored a pair of goals to help lift the Oilers to the win.
See what the Oilers had to say after Game 3 below.
Post-Game Reactions
The Oilers’ win was a significant one, and the team’s players had a lot to say about the game. From the difference of playing an early game to Connor McDavid’s impressive performance, the Oilers’ players shared their thoughts on the win.
Oilers Goaltender Stuart Skinner
On the difference of playing an early game:
“I actually don’t remember the last time we had an early game like this…So it was definitely different. It’s a quick turnaround too, no time to practice.”
On Connor McDavid’s performance:
“I mean, he was fantastic. The way that he plays in all 3 ends of the ice has been very impressive for the whole playoffs.”
Oilers Center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
On Connor McDavid’s 2nd period goal:
“Most of the time it’s about when you score, not how many. It was a big moment…they were pushing and to put one in right before the 3rd is big time for us.”
What’s Next for the Stars?
The Stars are now facing a 2-1 series deficit, and they will need to regroup and come back strong in Game 4. The team’s scoring depth has been absent in the past few games, and they will need to find a way to get their offense going if they want to stay in the series.
Related: What’s happened to the high-flying Stars? Team’s scoring depth absent again in Game 3 loss
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Conclusion
The Edmonton Oilers are now one step closer to advancing to the next round of the playoffs, and the Dallas Stars are facing a tough uphill battle. With Connor McDavid leading the charge, the Oilers are looking strong, but the Stars will need to dig deep and find a way to come back in the series.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the current series score between the Edmonton Oilers and the Dallas Stars?
A: The Edmonton Oilers are currently leading the series 2-1.
Q: Who scored a pair of goals in Game 3 to help the Oilers win?
A: Connor McDavid scored a pair of goals in Game 3 to help the Oilers win.
Q: What is the main difference between the two teams, according to the post-game quotes?
A: The main difference between the two teams is that the Edmonton Oilers have superstar Connor McDavid on their side.
Q: What do the Dallas Stars need to do to come back in the series?
A: The Dallas Stars need to regroup and come back strong in Game 4, and they need to find a way to get their offense going and score more goals.
