With the "dynasty" word being floated freely as the Florida Panthers prepare for their third consecutive Stanley Cup Finals appearance, the public has been backing the Edmonton Oilers to avoid a repeat of last year's finals.

This playoff run has felt different for Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers. They are back in the same place.

There was no elimination game hat trick this time as the Stars' season ends in Game 5 loss against the Edmonton Oilers.

The Dallas Stars were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs in a 6-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final at American Airlines Center in Dallas on Thursday.

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Edmonton Oilers Fanatics 2025 Stanley Cup Final Locker Room Adjustable Hat - Royal/Gray The Edmonton Oilers are going back to the Stanley Cup Finals. They won the NHL’s Western Conference for the second year in a row,