The Dallas Stars will face the Edmonton Oilers for the second consecutive Western Conference Finals, following a thrilling overtime victory against the Winnipeg Jets. Thomas Harley's goal secured a 2-1 win in Game 6 of their playoff series, enabling the Stars to advance and compete for a chance to reach the Stanley Cup Final.

The matchup against the Oilers adds significant stakes, as the Stars aim to overcome their previous challenges in the conference finals. Meanwhile, the determination of the jet's Mark Scheifele was evident, particularly as he played hours after receiving the heartbreaking news about his father's passing, choosing to honor his father's wishes by participating in the game.

The Stars' playoff run encountered some difficulties, with Tyler Seguin missing an open-net opportunity early in the first period. Jets' goaltender Connor Hellebuyck performed admirably to keep the game scoreless for the initial 20 minutes. The Jets initially took the lead with a goal from Scheifele, but Dallas retaliated with a tying goal from Sam Steel. With the game tied and a late penalty drawn, Harley capitalized in overtime, sending the Stars to the conference finals against Edmonton.