The Edmonton Oilers are one victory away from returning to the Stanley Cup Final after securing a 4-1 win against the Dallas Stars in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday evening. The Oilers delivered a strong performance, featuring goals from Leon Draisaitl, Corey Perry, Kasperi Kapanen, and Adam Henrique.

Draisaitl initiated the scoring for Edmonton in the first period with a power-play goal, giving the Oilers a 1-0 advantage as they entered the intermission. However, the momentum shifted when Dallas left wing Jason Robertson equalized for the Stars, finding the net just 6:57 into the second period. The game took a decisive turn when Perry scored a tip-in goal, which would ultimately become the game-winner, following an impressive effort and setup by Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, who has been particularly effective in this series, totaling eight points in four games.

In the closing minutes of the third period, Kapanen and Henrique each added empty-net goals for the Oilers. Connor McDavid also contributed to the team’s success with a pair of assists in the match. This victory marks a significant accomplishment for Edmonton, as they aim to become the first Canadian team to win the Stanley Cup since 1993. The Oilers' fanbase is understandably excited following the win. Game 5 is scheduled for Thursday at 8 p.m. ET in Dallas, where a victory would propel the Oilers into the Cup Final for the second consecutive year. Should they advance, they are likely to face the Florida Panthers, who currently lead the Carolina Hurricanes three games to one in the Eastern Conference Finals and have an opportunity to clinch the conference title with a win in their next game on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET.