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Stars vs Oilers Game 2 Preview: Redemption Battle After Historic Collapse

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Western Conference Finals Rematch: May 23 at American Airlines Center

Following Dallas' stunning 6-3 comeback victory in Game 1, the Oilers face critical adjustments ahead of Friday's 8:00 PM ET showdown. The Stars' five-goal third period explosion marked the largest playoff comeback in franchise history, putting Edmonton's championship aspirations in jeopardy.

3 Key Factors Shaping Game 2

1. Dallas' Depth vs Edmonton's Star Power

Tyler Seguin's triumphant return (2 goals, 1 assist) highlighted Dallas' balanced attack, while McDavid and Draisaitl combined for 4 points but disappeared in crunch time. The Stars' trade deadline acquisition Mikael Granlund continues to pay dividends with 3 assists in Game 1.

<a href=https://www.ajfpt.com/tags-DallasStars-0.html target=_blank class=infotextkey>Dallas Stars</a> vs. <a href=https://www.ajfpt.com/tags-EdmontonOilers-0.html target=_blank class=infotextkey>Edmonton Oilers</a> Game 2 Showdown: Can the Oilers Bounce Back After Game 1 Collapse?

2. Special Teams Showdown

Dallas converted 3 of 5 power plays against Edmonton's struggling penalty kill (66.7% efficiency). The Oilers must contain Heiskanen's quarterbacking while unleashing their NHL-best power play unit (25% conversion rate).

3. Goaltending Chess Match

Stuart Skinner's .920 save percentage through two rounds dropped to .885 in Game 1. Dallas' Jake Oettinger made 27 saves but showed vulnerability on odd-man rushes. Both netminders face increased pressure to anchor their teams' defenses.

Critical Adjustments for Both Teams

Edmonton must maintain 5-on-5 dominance (75% shot attempt control by McDavid's line)
Dallas needs continued production from third-line contributors
Oilers' defense must limit cross-ice passes that exposed Skinner

How to Watch Game 2

TV: TNT (US), Sportsnet (Canada)
Streaming: Sling TV/Max (US), Sportsnet+ (Canada)
Radio: SiriusXM 167 (Oilers) / 219 (Stars)

Expert Prediction: Margin for Error Disappears

While Edmonton's 5-on-5 prowess suggests rebound potential, Dallas' home ice advantage and momentum make them 58% favorites according to ESPN Analytics. Final score projection: Stars 4-3 (OT).

Series Outlook

This clash between Dallas' structured defense and Edmonton's transition game will likely hinge on:
- Discipline avoiding costly penalties
- Secondary scoring beyond top lines
- Goaltending under playoff pressure

Key Players: Tyler Seguin, Connor McDavid, Miro Heiskanen
Playoff Stats: Dallas PP 30.8%, Edmonton PK 66.7%
Series Schedule: Games 3-4 shift to Rogers Place May 25-27