Edmonton Oilers Advance to Stanley Cup Final with Thrilling Game 6 Victory

McDavid and Skinner Lead Oilers to 2-1 Win Over Stars

Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid and Stuart Skinner were instrumental in the team's 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars in Game 6 of the Western Conference Final, sending the Oilers to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2006.

McDavid, the Oilers' captain and reigning NHL MVP, scored a goal and added an assist, while Skinner made 34 saves in net to secure the victory. The Oilers' other goal came from Zach Hyman, who scored the game-winning goal early in the third period.

The Oilers will now face the Eastern Conference champion Boston Bruins in the Stanley Cup Final, which begins on Saturday, June 8. This is the Oilers' first trip to the Stanley Cup Final since 2006, when they lost to the Carolina Hurricanes in seven games.

The Oilers' victory was a hard-fought one, as the Stars pushed them to the limit in a tightly contested series. The Stars won the first two games of the series, but the Oilers rallied back to win the next three games and take a 3-2 series lead. The Stars forced a Game 6 with a 4-2 victory in Game 5, but the Oilers were able to close out the series in Game 6.

The Oilers' victory is a testament to the team's resilience and determination. The Oilers never gave up, even when they were down 2-0 in the series. They showed great character in winning three straight games to take a 3-2 series lead, and they showed even more character in closing out the series in Game 6.