Oilers Edge Stars to Set up Stanley Cup Final Showdown With Panthers

Connor McDavid (C) and Edmonton Oilers teammates celebrate a first-period goal against the Dallas Stars in Game 6 of the NHL Western Conference final in Edmonton, Canada on June 2, 2024. Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP

EDMONTON, Canada—For the Edmonton Oilers, the journey from worst to first in the NHL’s Western Conference is complete. And now a chance at the Stanley Cup is their reward.

Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist in the opening period to get Edmonton going, goaltender Stuart Skinner stopped 34 shots for his hometown team, and the Oilers capped an improbable run to the Stanley Cup Final by beating the Dallas Stars 2–1 on Sunday night, June 2.