The NHL Western Conference Finals are heating up as the Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers prepare for a crucial Game 3 showdown. With the series tied at 1-1, both teams are eager to gain an edge in this high-stakes matchup.

Key Matchup Notes

• Series Odds: The Oilers are now -140 favorites on ESPN BET, while the Stars are at +120.
• Playoff Performance: The Oilers have won 9 of their last 11 games this postseason, showcasing their resilience after a rocky start.
• Star Players: Connor McDavid (+300) is a strong contender for the Conn Smythe Trophy, while Leon Draisaitl continues to dominate with 20 points in consecutive postseasons.

Betting Intel

• Cup Winner Odds: Oilers are at +200, and Stars are at +325.
• Shutout Stats: The Stars were shut out for the fourth time this postseason, a rare occurrence in NHL history.

Player Highlights

• Edmonton Oilers: Evan Bouchard has 23 career multipoint playoff games, the most in a four-postseason span by a defenseman.
• Dallas Stars: Miro Heiskanen has 13 career multipoint playoff games, tying him with Sergei Zubov for the franchise record.

Goaltending Battle

• Jake Oettinger: The Stars' goalie is climbing the leaderboard for playoff wins by a U.S.-born netminder, currently tied for fourth with 32 wins.

Scoring Leaders

• Leon Draisaitl: 13 GP, 6 G, 14 A
• Mikko Rantanen: 15 GP, 9 G, 11 A

As the series progresses, all eyes will be on these key players and matchups to determine who will advance to the Stanley Cup Final. Don’t miss the action on Sunday at 3 p.m. ET on ABC/ESPN+.