Sun May 25 18:40:00 UTC 2025: **Oilers Even Series with Shutout Win, Shift Odds in Their Favor**

**Edmonton, AB** – The Edmonton Oilers bounced back from a Game 1 loss in decisive fashion, blanking the Dallas Stars 3-0 in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. The victory, fueled by a Stuart Skinner shutout, evens the series at 1-1, setting the stage for a crucial Game 3 in Edmonton on Sunday at 3 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN+).

The Oilers’ dominant performance has shifted the odds in their favor. ESPN BET now lists Edmonton as -140 favorites to win the series, a significant swing from their +160 underdog status after Game 1. Their Stanley Cup odds have also improved to +200.

Skinner’s shutout was historic, marking the first time in his career he has recorded a shutout in his first three playoff wins. He joins a select group of goalies who have accomplished this feat.

Offensively, Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid continue to shine, becoming the fourth set of teammates in the past 25 years to record 20 points in consecutive postseasons.

While the Oilers are riding high, the Stars are looking to regroup after being shut out for the fourth time this postseason. This is a concerning trend, as no team has ever been shut out four times prior to reaching the Stanley Cup Final. Winger Mikko Rantanen is also in a goal-scoring slump, having gone five games without a goal after a hot streak of nine goals in six games.

Despite the loss, Stars goalie Jake Oettinger continues to climb the leaderboard for playoff wins by a U.S.-born netminder.

Game 3 promises to be a pivotal contest as both teams vie for control of the series and a step closer to the Stanley Cup Final.

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