The Game 5 of the Stanley Cup semi-final between the Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers will be held on May 30 at the American Airlines Center. The series score is 3-1 in favor of Edmonton. Dallas vs. Edmonton: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Dallas Stars
Peter DeBoer's team suffered their third consecutive defeat in the series, losing the last match 1-4. Dallas scored their only goal in the second period on a power play, with Jason Robertson finding the net. Notably, for the first time in this matchup, the club was outshot by their opponent (29:33). In this playoff, Dallas has conceded the most goals, with 54 against them. However, they are among the top three in power play efficiency (31.4%) and are also one of the best in penalty killing (80.7%).
- Dallas has scored at least three goals in regular time in 8 of their last 11 NHL home games.
- The club has won 7 of their last 8 home games in the league (2 in OT).
- The team has not conceded more than three goals in 60 minutes in their last eight NHL home games.
Edmonton Oilers
Chris Knoblauch's team is one step away from reaching the Stanley Cup final after winning their last home game. The hosts converted two power plays, ranking fourth in this playoff for this statistic (29%). Four Edmonton players, including Connor McDavid and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, each recorded two points, with both players earning assists. In this playoff, the club is second in goals scored (59) but also ranks among the top three in goals conceded (42).
Note that Zach Hyman was unable to finish the last game. The forward played just over three minutes before leaving for the locker room after a collision with an opponent. Hyman will not be able to play again in this playoff.
- Edmonton has won in regular time in 7 of their last 10 NHL games at Dallas.
- The club has scored at least three goals in 60 minutes in 5 of their last 6 away games in the league.
- No more than six goals have been scored in regular time in 10 of Edmonton's last 14 away NHL games.
Dallas vs. Edmonton: Match Prediction
Dallas started the last game actively, but their finishing let them down again. Edmonton, on the other hand, looks very convincing. It seems they are not even using their full potential, so I believe the club has every chance to finish the series in the upcoming match, even despite the theoretical absence of one of their leaders, Zach Hyman.
Edmonton has had no recent issues in away games, winning 5 of their last 6 NHL matches (2 in OT). Additionally, they have 7 regular-time victories in their last 10 meetings in the league. Dallas is comfortable at home and rarely loses on their ice, but Edmonton currently looks more convincing in terms of gameplay. Moreover, the psychological advantage is on their side. Therefore, I think Edmonton will secure their spot in the final in the upcoming game.
My prediction: Victory for Edmonton Oilers
