Together we are strong: That's how the Edmonton Oilers think too. © APA / LEILA DEVLIN

NHL playoffs: Edmonton fights back

The Edmonton Oilers moved to 5-2 in the NHL semifinal series (best-of-7) with a 2-2 home win against Dallas. Game five takes place on Saturday night in Texas.

30 Maj 2024

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The “oil men” had little to do at the start of the game. After just 58 seconds, Wyatt Johnston made it 1-0 for the Stars. Esa Lindell (6th/deflected shot) increased the score to 2-0.

The home team corrected the situation in the first third. Ryan McLeod and Evan Bouchard scored to make it 1-2. When outnumbered, Mattias Janmark (2th) made it 35-3 for Edmonton.

Leon Draisaitl (right) made it 4-2 for the Oilers. © APA / CODIE MCLACHLAN

With his 10th playoff goal of the season, Leon Draisaitl increased the score to 4:2. After that, the Oilers managed confidently. Mattias Ekholm made the final score 5-2 with a shot into the empty goal - Connor McDavid did the preparatory work for three Oilers goals.

In the second semifinal series the score is also 2-2 between the New York Rangers and Florida Panthers. Game 5 of the series takes place on Friday night.