Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane (91) celebrates with defenseman Evan Bouchard (2) and defenseman Mattias Ekholm (14) after scoring against the Dallas Stars during the third period of Game 5 of the Western Conference finals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) AP

Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid isn't afraid of a little superstition after holding the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl.

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

The Dallas Stars have their backs against the wall as they take the ice for Game 5 of the Western Conference finals against the Edmonton Oilers. The Stars have dropped three straight games to Edmonton, including a 4-1 loss in Tuesday’s Game 4 that dropped Dallas into a 3-1 hole.

Game 5 of the NHL Western Conference Finals between the Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars is upon us, with the Oilers holding a 3-1 series lead.

Oilers winger Zach Hyman suffered an upper-body injury against the Stars in Game 4 of the NHL’s Western Conference final.

Game 5 of the NHL Western Conference playoff series will be played Thursday night at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.