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Oilers Take Commanding 3-1 Lead Behind McDavid’s Historic Performance

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Game-Changing Moments at Rogers Place

Edmonton's 4-1 victory over Dallas on May 28 showcased playoff hockey at its most intense. The Oilers' early power play conversion set the tone, with Leon Draisaitl beating Jake Oettinger at 11:01 of the first period. Dallas briefly equalized through Jason Robertson's second-period marker, but Edmonton's relentless pressure proved decisive.

McDavid Rewrites Playoff Record Books

Connor McDavid's three-assist night marked his 15th multi-point game of these playoffs, tying Wayne Gretzky's franchise record. The Oilers captain now leads all postseason scorers with 31 points, demonstrating why he remains hockey's most dynamic playmaker.

Stars vs. Oilers <a href=https://www.ajfpt.com/tags-Game4-0.html target=_blank class=infotextkey>Game 4</a> Betting Analysis: McDavid's Dominance and Key Matchups Reshape Series Dynamics

Critical Matchups That Decided Game 4

McDavid vs Heiskanen: Speed Meets Strategy

Despite Miro Heiskanen's return from injury, the Stars' defensive anchor struggled to contain McDavid's explosive transitions. Edmonton's superstar created 8 scoring chances at even strength, directly leading to two Oilers goals.

Goaltending Duel: Skinner Outduels Oettinger

Stuart Skinner's 28-save performance included 12 high-danger stops, while Oettinger's .903 save percentage marked his third consecutive sub-.910 game. The gap in netminding consistency continues to favor Edmonton.

Series-Shifting Developments

Depth Scoring Emerges as X-Factor

Edmonton's secondary contributors made crucial impacts:
- Warren Foegele: 7 hits, 3 takeaways
- Mattias Ekholm: GWG +2 rating
- Adam Henrique: 63% faceoff wins

Special Teams Tell the Story

Edmonton's power play conversion rate (33.3%) contrasted sharply with Dallas' 0-for-3 performance at 5v5 after scoring. The Oilers' penalty kill has now stopped 12 of 13 Stars opportunities in the series.

Betting Outlook for Game 5

- Series Price: Edmonton -380
- McDavid Points Prop: Over 1.5 (-115)
- Total Goals: Over 6.5 (+105)
- Series Correct Score: Oilers 4-1 (+120)

Path to the Cup Final

With Dallas facing elimination, their 18-4 home record offers hope. However, Edmonton's 5-0 road playoff record and McDavid's 2.3 points-per-game away average suggest this series might end Thursday night at American Airlines Center.