No <a href="https://oilersnation.com/2025/03/26/leon-draisaitl-morning-skate-wont-play-oilers-stars/">Leon Draisaitl</a> or Connor McDavid? Big problem.

On Wednesday night, the <a href="https://oilersnation.com/2025/03/26/oilers-stars-game-preview-find-a-way-to-win/">Edmonton Oilers hosted the Dallas Stars</a> to end their home stand, losing a nail-biter 4-3 in a <a href="https://oilersnation.com/news/how-the-oilers-defeated-the-dallas-stars">2024 Western Conference Finals rematch</a>. Let’s take a look at what happened in this game.
With just over five and a half minutes left in the first period, Wyatt Johnston got in behind the Oilers&#8217; defence for a breakaway, beating Stuart Skinner on the forehand for the opening goal.
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Wyatt Johnston sneaks past the Oilers defence and gets the better of Stuart Skinner.
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The game stood that way until just over five minutes into the second period, as the Stars had a nice passing play that ended on the stick of Jason Robertson, who was all alone beside the net for the 2-0 lead.
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Jason Robertson scores, giving the Stars a 2-0 lead against the Oilers.
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Shortly after an Oilers power play ended midway through the middle frame, a Darnell Nurse shot missed the net badly, leading to a 2-on-1. Robertson put it five-hole on Skinner, giving the Stars a 3-0 lead and essentially ending the game. Or so I wrote before the third period.
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Jason Robertson beats Stuart Skinner, 3-0 Stars.
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On a five-on-three with four and a half minutes left in the second period, Robertson scored a hat trick with a nice deflection in the slot. It was less than ideal, to say the least.
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It&#39;s a hat trick for Jason Robertson. 
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Midway through the third period, Jake Walman’s shot missed the net, but Corey Perry was able to bang it in to break up Jake Oettinger’s shutout and score his 16th of the season.
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The Oilers&#39; break through Jake Oettinger with Corey Perry finding the back of the net.
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The Oilers made it a game with just over six minutes left in the game, as Adam Henrique ripped one off the post and in to cut the Stars’ lead in half. It was his second power play goal in as many games and the Oilers should consider him for the first power play unit.
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*PING* ADAM HENRIQUE ON THE POWER PLAY!
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With 85 seconds left in the game, Evan Bouchard shifted a wrister on net, with the rebound falling to Zach Hyman, who was able to slam it five-hole on Oettinger to make it 4-3. Unfortunately, the Oilers couldn’t find the game-tying goal, but a good effort nonetheless.
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HYMAN MAKES IT A ONE GOAL GAME!
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<h2>Takeaways…</h2>
Edmonton lost this game in the valley. They had a good start to the game, outshooting the Stars 14-5 in the first period and dominating play. However, they dipped in the second period, allowing three Jason Robertson goals, including the game-winner late in the second. The second peak was the third period, as they made it a game with their three goals in the period. Hence the valley.
Sadly, the injuries continue to pile up. Early in the second period, Zach Hyman got tangled up with a star, and he went down awkwardly with his knee pinned between the Stars’ legs. He went down the tunnel but thankfully returned. Hopefully, this isn’t a nagging issue.
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Zach Hyman is back on the bench after this awkward fall. 
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For the second time in three starts, Stuart Skinner left the game after getting hit in the head. This one is a bit more worrisome, as Mikko Rantanen got him with his thigh as he was chasing a puck in the corner. It didn’t seem intentional.
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Stuart Skinner goes down and exits the game after Rantanen makes contact with him in the head. 
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Shortly after, with Calvin Pickard in the net, Sam Steel and Jake Walman were tangled, and Steel ran into Pickard. Although the Oilers would’ve had a five-on-three power play, Walman took a roughing penalty.
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Sam Steel almost knocks down Calvin Pickard, and the Oilers come to Pickard&#39;s defence. 
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Last season’s Western Conference Final had maybe one scrum in the six games, but the same cannot be said about tonight. Had the Oilers not come back late in the third period, this game would have been a powder keg about to blow. Maybe they’ll meet in the Western Conference Finals again.
The Oilers had six power plays in this game, scoring two of their three goals on the man advantage. That’s the second straight game they’ve scored two power play goals.
It won’t be long until the Oilers return to action, as they <a href="http://oilersnation.com/schedule">head to Seattle</a> to face the Kraken in a rematch from last Saturday tomorrow. Expect Calvin Pickard to start that game.
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Ryley Delaney is a Nation Network writer for Oilersnation, FlamesNation, and Blue Jays Nation. They can be followed on Twitter @Ryley__Delaney.
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No <a href="https://oilersnation.com/2025/03/26/leon-draisaitl-morning-skate-wont-play-oilers-stars/">Leon Draisaitl</a> or Connor McDavid? Big problem.



On Wednesday night, the <a href="https://oilersnation.com/2025/03/26/oilers-stars-game-preview-find-a-way-to-win/">Edmonton Oilers hosted the Dallas Stars</a> to end their home stand, losing a nail-biter 4-3 in a <a href="https://oilersnation.com/news/how-the-oilers-defeated-the-dallas-stars">2024 Western Conference Finals rematch</a>. Let’s take a look at what happened in this game.

With just over five and a half minutes left in the first period, Wyatt Johnston got in behind the Oilers' defence for a breakaway, beating Stuart Skinner on the forehand for the opening goal.
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https://twitter.com/OilersNation/status/1905089698688913549

The game stood that way until just over five minutes into the second period, as the Stars had a nice passing play that ended on the stick of Jason Robertson, who was all alone beside the net for the 2-0 lead.

https://twitter.com/OilersNation/status/1905099105443168706

Shortly after an Oilers power play ended midway through the middle frame, a Darnell Nurse shot missed the net badly, leading to a 2-on-1. Robertson put it five-hole on Skinner, giving the Stars a 3-0 lead and essentially ending the game. Or so I wrote before the third period.

https://twitter.com/OilersNation/status/1905101973952868416

On a five-on-three with four and a half minutes left in the second period, Robertson scored a hat trick with a nice deflection in the slot. It was less than ideal, to say the least.

https://twitter.com/OilersNation/status/1905105343077908843

Midway through the third period, Jake Walman’s shot missed the net, but Corey Perry was able to bang it in to break up Jake Oettinger’s shutout and score his 16th of the season.

https://twitter.com/OilersNation/status/1905117573714448525

The Oilers made it a game with just over six minutes left in the game, as Adam Henrique ripped one off the post and in to cut the Stars’ lead in half. It was his second power play goal in as many games and the Oilers should consider him for the first power play unit.

https://twitter.com/OilersNation/status/1905120404366295266

With 85 seconds left in the game, Evan Bouchard shifted a wrister on net, with the rebound falling to Zach Hyman, who was able to slam it five-hole on Oettinger to make it 4-3. Unfortunately, the Oilers couldn’t find the game-tying goal, but a good effort nonetheless.

https://twitter.com/OilersNation/status/1905121759478886463
<h2>Takeaways…</h2>
Edmonton lost this game in the valley. They had a good start to the game, outshooting the Stars 14-5 in the first period and dominating play. However, they dipped in the second period, allowing three Jason Robertson goals, including the game-winner late in the second. The second peak was the third period, as they made it a game with their three goals in the period. Hence the valley.

Sadly, the injuries continue to pile up. Early in the second period, Zach Hyman got tangled up with a star, and he went down awkwardly with his knee pinned between the Stars’ legs. He went down the tunnel but thankfully returned. Hopefully, this isn’t a nagging issue.

https://twitter.com/OilersNation/status/1905097137198608831

For the second time in three starts, Stuart Skinner left the game after getting hit in the head. This one is a bit more worrisome, as Mikko Rantanen got him with his thigh as he was chasing a puck in the corner. It didn’t seem intentional.

https://twitter.com/OilersNation/status/1905116003031273879

Shortly after, with Calvin Pickard in the net, Sam Steel and Jake Walman were tangled, and Steel ran into Pickard. Although the Oilers would’ve had a five-on-three power play, Walman took a roughing penalty.

https://twitter.com/OilersNation/status/1905119450833322011

Last season’s Western Conference Final had maybe one scrum in the six games, but the same cannot be said about tonight. Had the Oilers not come back late in the third period, this game would have been a powder keg about to blow. Maybe they’ll meet in the Western Conference Finals again.

The Oilers had six power plays in this game, scoring two of their three goals on the man advantage. That’s the second straight game they’ve scored two power play goals.

It won’t be long until the Oilers return to action, as they <a href="http://oilersnation.com/schedule">head to Seattle</a> to face the Kraken in a rematch from last Saturday tomorrow. Expect Calvin Pickard to start that game.

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Ryley Delaney is a Nation Network writer for Oilersnation, FlamesNation, and Blue Jays Nation. They can be followed on Twitter @Ryley__Delaney.

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