The Edmonton Oilers took a significant step toward the Stanley Cup Final with a decisive 4-1 victory over the Dallas Stars in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals. Leon Draisaitl, Corey Perry, Kasperi Kapanen, and Adam Henrique contributed to Edmonton's scoring, showcasing the team's offensive depth.

Draisaitl was instrumental in establishing an early advantage, netting a power-play goal in the first period to give the Oilers a 1-0 lead at intermission. The Stars responded in the second period when left wing Jason Robertson found the net, leveling the score at one goal apiece just under seven minutes into the period. However, Perry quickly answered back with a well-placed tip-in, aided by an exceptional pass from Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, who has been in exceptional form throughout the series, currently boasting eight points in four games.

In the final minutes of the third period, Kapanen and Henrique sealed the game with a pair of empty-net goals, solidifying the Oilers' lead. Connor McDavid also made a noteworthy contribution with two assists in this match. This victory propels the Oilers closer to achieving a historic milestone, as they strive to secure the first Stanley Cup for a Canadian team since 1993. Game 5 is scheduled for Thursday at 8 p.m. ET in Dallas, where a win would send the Oilers to the Cup Final for the second consecutive year, likely facing the Florida Panthers, who currently lead the Eastern Conference Finals against the Carolina Hurricanes three games to one, and have the opportunity to clinch the conference title with a win on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET.