McDavid magic powers Oilers back to the Stanley Cup Final after a massive 6-3 Game 5 win over the Dallas Stars.
Edmonton scored on their first two shots, exploding to a 3-0 lead in under nine minutes.
Corey Perry, at age 40, scores again—now with 7 goals, he’s rewriting postseason history books.
McDavid notches 100 playoff assists, second-fastest in NHL history after Wayne Gretzky.
Stars eliminated in Western Final for third straight year, unable to hold off Edmonton’s firepower.
Rematch set: Oilers vs Panthers for the Stanley Cup, Game 1 begins Wednesday night in Edmonton
Oilers Stanley Cup Final Dream Alive After Electrifying Game 5 Beatdown of Dallas
Edmonton is going back to the Stanley Cup Final — and this time, they want revenge. Behind the brilliance of Connor McDavid, the veteran poise of Corey Perry, and an offensive outburst that stunned the Stars, the Oilers steamrolled Dallas 6-3 in Game 5 to punch their ticket back to hockey’s biggest stage.
It’s not just a win — it’s a statement. The Oilers are no longer just contenders. They’re the team to beat.
Lightning-Fast Start: Oilers Stun Stars With 3 Goals in 8 Minutes
Before Dallas fans could even settle into their seats, Edmonton had already flipped the script. The Oilers struck on their first two shots of the game and built a 3-0 lead by the 8:07 mark of the first period.
Corey Perry, the ageless wonder, opened the scoring on the power play just 2:31 in. Less than five minutes later, Mattias Janmark added another. By the time Jeff Skinner scored to make it 3-0, the Stars were reeling and Jake Oettinger was yanked from net.
This was no slow burn — this was a three-alarm fire, and Dallas had no answers.
Connor McDavid: Captain Clutch, Playmaker King
Connor McDavid added another legendary chapter to his postseason legacy. The Oilers captain had a breakaway goal and a power-play assist, becoming only the second player in NHL history to reach 100 playoff assists in under 100 games.
Only Wayne Gretzky reached that milestone faster — in just 70 games. McDavid did it in 90. No one else has done it in fewer than 125.
But it wasn’t just about milestones. McDavid took over when it mattered most, seizing a loose puck off a blocked shot and racing coast-to-coast for a breakaway dagger with 5:32 left in the second period. That goal made it 4-2, crushed Dallas’ momentum, and ignited the Oilers bench.
Corey Perry Is a Playoff Machine at 40
At 40 years old, Corey Perry is redefining what it means to be clutch in the postseason. His power-play goal early in the game marked his seventh of the playoffs, making him the most prolific scorer over the age of 39 in a single postseason in NHL history.
This will be Perry’s fifth Stanley Cup Final appearance in the last six years — a feat unheard of for someone his age. He’s a living playoff myth — and he’s not done yet.
Edmonton’s Supporting Cast Shines Bright
McDavid and Perry might grab the headlines, but this was a total team effort. Jeff Skinner, playing his first game since April 21, finally netted his first career postseason goal — and what a moment for the 33-year-old veteran with over 1,000 regular-season games under his belt.
Evander Kane added a slick goal off a deflection, and Kasperi Kapanen sealed the win with an empty-netter as Dallas tried desperately to mount a comeback.
Defenseman Mattias Ekholm, returning to the lineup for the first time in the playoffs, made his presence known with a crucial blocked shot that led to McDavid’s breakaway goal.
Stars Fall Short Yet Again — Third Straight West Final Exit
For the third consecutive season, the Dallas Stars reached the Western Conference Final — only to fall short again. Jason Robertson tried to keep them in it with two third-period goals, but the early hole was too deep to climb out of.
Goaltending proved a fatal flaw. Jake Oettinger was pulled less than eight minutes in, and Casey DeSmith — in his first appearance since April 26 — did what he could but couldn’t stop the bleeding.
Once again, Dallas’ season ends with heartbreak, as the Oilers celebrate on their ice.
Revenge Match: Oilers to Face Panthers Again in Stanley Cup Final
The 2025 Stanley Cup Final is officially set — and it’s a spicy rematch of last year’s seven-game epic.
The Oilers will face the Florida Panthers, who just punched their ticket after knocking out the Hurricanes. Florida took the Cup last June, but Edmonton is hungrier than ever.
Game 1 is Wednesday night in Edmonton, and the atmosphere is expected to be electric.
A Team on a Mission: Oilers Seek Redemption, Glory, and History
For McDavid, for Perry, for Skinner, and for an entire city that lives and breathes hockey — this run means more. The Oilers have waited a year for this rematch. And this time, they look sharper, deeper, and more determined.
They’ve taken down the Kings. They eliminated Colorado. And now they’ve dethroned the Stars. One more series stands between them and the Cup.
This isn’t just a run — it’s a reckoning.
Conclusion: Oilers Storm Into Stanley Cup Final With Vengeance on Their Minds
Connor McDavid led the charge. Corey Perry defied time. Edmonton’s role players delivered, and Dallas was left in the dust. The Oilers are heading to the Stanley Cup Final for the second year in a row — and this time, they want it all.
From a three-goal blitz in eight minutes to a captain’s clutch breakaway to a veteran’s dream finally realized, this was Edmonton’s moment of triumph.
The battle for the Cup begins now. And the Oilers are coming with fire in their eyes and destiny on their side.
