Game 1
A rematch of the 2021 Western Conference Finals sees Dallas installed as minor favourites heading into Game 1.
This is a fascinating matchup between a potent Oilers attack and a well-rounded defensive team like Dallas, made even more spicy with Miro Heiskanen and Jason Robertson due back for the Stars.
Based on what we saw between the Canes and Panthers yesterday, the side coming off a longer layoff is sometimes at a disadvantage this deep into the playoffs, which does put question marks over Edmonton after wrapping up their series in five games just over a week ago against Vegas.
The Stars are deep from top to bottom, but do they have the scoring ability to keep up with Edmonton, who continue to find new gears as they progress?
We’ll wait to see, but for now, I’m leaning the way of Dallas on home ice with Mikko Rantanen to have an early impact.