Several key members of the Oilers spoke to the media before Edmonton take on Dallas in a rematch of last year’s Western Conference finals.

Instead of betting directly on McDavid to score or his shots on goal at a higher price, it’s worth looking at Nugent-Hopkins because of his -115, his postseason numbers and his role alongside McDavid on both the top line and power play.

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid was never going to become a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs. And now that the Maple Leafs' window of Stanley Cup Contention has slammed shut, it’s time for Leafs fans to come to terms with that truth.

On the eve of the Western Conference Final between the Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers, goaltender Jake Oettinger delivered a blunt statement to Connor McDavid and company reminding them of last year's series.

The Dallas Stars stunned the Edmonton Oilers with five unanswered goals in the third period. Highlights from Game 1:

Connor McDavid became increasingly frustrated with being asked about the Oilers playing from behind, despite winning the second-round.

The Edmonton Oilers kick off the Western Conference Final tonight (May 21) against the Dallas Stars in a rematch from last season. Now is the time to play a strategic game.