"For two straight seasons, the Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers have met in the Western Conference finals, with the Oilers winning both matchups. Are these teams headed on yet another collision course at the penultimate stage of the postseason? And will the third time be the charm for the Stars?"
"So far, the Stars have been the dominant team in this matchup, winning both games in 2025-26: a 4-3 shootout win in Dallas on Nov. 4 and an 8-3 demolition in Edmonton on Nov. 25. The teams are obviously different now, and this will be quite the test for both as the postseason approaches."
"Stathletes projects the Avalanche as having the highest chances of reaching the Western Conference finals (43.0%), trailed by the Oilers (37.6%), Wild (31.3%), Golden Knights (23.0%), Utah Mammoth (22.9%), then the Stars (15.9%)."
The Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers face off Thursday night in a matchup that could preview a third consecutive Western Conference Finals meeting. The Oilers won the previous two postseason series, but Dallas has dominated the regular season matchup, winning both games in 2025-26 with a 4-3 shootout victory and an 8-3 rout. Currently, Dallas ranks second in the Central Division facing Minnesota in the first round, while Edmonton competes in the Pacific Division against Vegas. Stathletes projects the Avalanche as the favorite to reach the Western Conference Finals at 43.0%, followed by Edmonton at 37.6% and Dallas at 15.9%. With fewer than 20 games remaining before the April 16 season conclusion, both teams position themselves for potential playoff advancement.
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