Perry, 40, helps Oilers to cusp of Cup Final return
Briefly

In a decisive Game 4, the Edmonton Oilers triumphed over the Dallas Stars with a score of 4-1, taking a commanding 3-1 lead in the Western Conference finals. Corey Perry scored a crucial tiebreaking goal during a power play in the second period and further contributed with an assist. Leon Draisaitl also netted a power-play goal, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins recorded two assists. Jason Robertson provided Dallas with one goal, but it wasn’t enough as Edmonton solidified their chance to reach the Stanley Cup Final in Game 5.
Perry finished with a goal and an assist, Leon Draisaitl also scored with a man advantage and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins added two assists for Edmonton.
Perry, 40, tied Teemu Selanne, Mark Recchi, Ron Francis and Jean Beliveau for the most goals in a single postseason (6) by a player who started that postseason age 39 or older.
Edmonton, which can advance to the Stanley Cup Final with a victory over the Stars in Game 5 on Thursday night, leads the series 3-1.
Jason Robertson scored on a power play in the second period for Dallas, but it wasn't enough to secure a win.
Read at ESPN.com
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