Dallas Stars vs Edmonton Oilers: A Playoffs Rivalry

A Look at the Head-to-Head Matchups

The Dallas Stars hold a slim advantage in their playoff series history against the Edmonton Oilers, but the Oilers have won the last two meetings.

The Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers have faced off in the playoffs six times, with the Stars holding a 3-2 record. The two teams first met in the playoffs in 1997, with the Stars winning in six games. The Oilers won the next two meetings, in 2001 and 2006, both in five games. The Stars won the most recent meeting in 2016, in five games.

The Stars have won the last two meetings in the regular season, including a 4-3 overtime win in Edmonton on November 25, 2022.

Key Players

Some of the key players in the Stars-Oilers rivalry include:

• Dallas Stars: Jamie Benn, Tyler Seguin, Miro Heiskanen, John Klingberg, Anton Khudobin
• Edmonton Oilers: Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Zach Hyman, Evan Bouchard, Mike Smith

What to Expect in the Next Matchup

The next matchup between the Stars and Oilers is scheduled for April 12, 2023, in Edmonton. The Oilers will be looking to extend their winning streak against the Stars, while the Stars will be looking to tie the series at 3-3.

The game is expected to be a close one, as both teams are evenly matched. The Oilers have the advantage of home ice, but the Stars have a slightly better regular season record. The game could go either way, but the Oilers are the slight favorites.