The third match of the Stanley Cup semi-final between the Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars will take place on May 25 at Rogers Place. The series is tied 1-1. Edmonton vs. Dallas: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Edmonton Oilers
In the previous game, Edmonton defeated Dallas 3-0, leveling the score in the semi-final series. The team scored as early as the 6th minute, capitalizing on a power play. The Oilers netted two more goals in the second period within just over a minute. Chris Knoblauch's side has been playing a physical game since the start of the series against Dallas, boasting a significant advantage in hits (47-36, 49-29) over two games. Edmonton performs better at home, having won four of their five NHL playoff games this season.
- Edmonton has scored at least two goals in regular time in 11 of their last home games against Dallas in the NHL.
- The team has kept a clean sheet in 3 of their last 4 NHL playoff games (1 in OT).
- Edmonton has scored in the first period in 6 of their last 8 NHL playoff games.
Dallas Stars
Peter DeBoer's side lost the advantage they had gained at the start of the semi-final series in the last game. Dallas failed to score despite both teams having an equal number of shots on target – 25 each. Dallas struggles with discipline, having earned twice as many penalty minutes as Edmonton in their last encounter – 12. In the league, Dallas Stars rank third in this regard (164 minutes), while Edmonton is sixth (107 minutes).
- At least one team failed to score in the first period in 11 of Dallas's last 13 NHL playoff games.
- At least three goals have been scored in 13 of Dallas's last 15 NHL playoff games.
Edmonton vs. Dallas: Match Prediction
Edmonton has shown a strong offensive game in the NHL playoffs, particularly in home games. The team has scored at least three goals in regular time in all five of their home playoff games this season. In the round of 16 against Los Angeles, the team was already trailing 0-2 in the series, but two home victories turned the situation around and allowed Chris Knoblauch's side to get back into the game.
Dallas managed both a win and a loss in the first two semi-final games, but conceded three goals to Edmonton in both instances. Peter DeBoer's side has lost four of their six away games in this playoff season, conceding at least four goals in regular time in those matches. Dallas is the most conceding team in the current NHL playoffs, with 44 goals against them. Edmonton ranks third with 40 goals.
Edmonton has also been productive in head-to-head games with Dallas. They have scored at least three goals in regular time in 6 of their last 7 home games against Dallas in the NHL. I believe Chris Knoblauch's side will deliver another high-scoring performance in the upcoming match against Dallas.
My prediction: Edmonton Oilers individual total over 2.5 goals
