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Oilers Advance to Stanley Cup Final for First Time Since 2006 After 2-1 Win Over Stars

Jun 3, 2024, 02:38 AM

The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Dallas Stars 2-1 in Game 6 of the Western Conference Final, advancing to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2006. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored two power-play goals, leading the Oilers to a 3-2 series lead before clinching the final game. Connor McDavid, making his first Stanley Cup Final appearance, aims to bring the Cup back to Canada for the first time since 1993. The Oilers were awarded the Clarence Campbell Bowl as Western Conference champions and will face the Florida Panthers, who defeated the New York Rangers 2-1 in Game 6 to win the Eastern Conference Final. The Panthers, returning to the finals for the second consecutive year, will host Game 1 on Saturday in Sunrise, Florida. Stuart Skinner played a crucial role in the Oilers' success, and the series ended with a 4-2 victory for Edmonton.