The second match of the Stanley Cup semi-final between the Dallas Stars and the Edmonton Oilers will take place on May 24 at the American Airlines Center. The series score is 1-0 in favor of Dallas. Dallas vs. Edmonton: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Dallas Stars
Peter DeBoer's team took the lead in the series by securing their seventh consecutive home victory in this playoff (6-3). By the start of the third period, Dallas was trailing 1-3 but scored five goals in the final stretch, converting three power plays. Tyler Seguin stood out for the hosts, earning three points in the match (2+1). Notably, after Florida and Edmonton, the club is among the top scorers with 40 goals, although they also rank among the highest conceding teams (41 goals). Additionally, Dallas boasts one of the highest power-play conversion rates (34.9%) and is also among the leaders in penalty killing (84.8%).
- Dallas has scored at least three goals in regular time in 8 of their last 10 NHL home meetings.
- The club has won after three periods in 5 of their last 6 home league games.
- No more than five goals have been scored in regular time in 5 of Dallas's last 7 NHL games.
Edmonton Oilers
Chris Knoblauch's team ended a four-game winning streak on the road in this playoff in the previous match. Edmonton played optimally in the first half of the game, converting one of three goals on the power play, but conceded five goals from just 11 shots in the final stretch. Leon Draisaitl earned three points for the club (1+2). Edmonton retains second place in this playoff for the number of goals scored (46) while being among the top three conceding teams with 40 goals.
- Edmonton has won 4 of their last 5 NHL away games (2 in OT).
- The team has scored at least three goals in regular time in 7 of their last 9 league away games.
- At least six goals have been scored after three periods in 5 of Edmonton's last 7 NHL matches.
Dallas vs. Edmonton: Match Prediction
After a disastrous third period in the last match and a subsequent defeat, Edmonton will be ready to redeem themselves. The club's main weapon is its attack, which has met all expectations in this playoff. In only two matches of the current Stanley Cup campaign has Chris Knoblauch's team failed to score at least three goals, averaging four goals per game. Dallas's defense has been far from stable, as the club is the second-highest conceding team after Toronto in this playoff, and they won't be able to hold off Edmonton's attack for long. Therefore, the visitors should find a way to the opponent's net.
Additionally, Chris Knoblauch's team has scored at least three goals in regular time in 7 of their last 9 league away games. Moreover, Edmonton has scored no fewer than three goals against Dallas in 6 of their last 8 NHL meetings over 60 minutes. I believe the team can at least match their scoring performance from the previous game and achieve their minimum target. My prediction: Edmonton Oilers individual total over 2.5
