Oilers advance to Stanley Cup final by beating Stars in Game 6
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The Edmonton Oilers rode their special teams and goaltender to victory on Sunday, beating the Dallas Stars 2-1 to win the National Hockey League's Western Conference and earn a berth in the Stanley Cup final against the Florida Panthers.
Stanley, here they come.
The Edmonton Oilers rode their special teams and goaltender to victory on Sunday, beating the Dallas Stars 2-1 to win the National Hockey League's Western Conference and earn a berth in the Stanley Cup final against the Florida Panthers.
It's the Oilers' first trip to the league final since 2006, when they lost to the Carolina Hurricanes in seven games. The Oilers last hoisted the Cup as champions in 1990.
“There were a lot of painful years and a lot of learning along the way,” Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl told reporters following the game.
“To be able to do it at home and for this city and for these fans, and for ourselves as well, it’s great. It’s a great feeling, of course.
"That being said, of course, we’ve got bigger dreams and bigger goals right now.”
Game 1 of the Cup final is slated for Saturday at 6 p.m. in Sunrise, Fla.
