Game 1 of the Western Conference Final is in the books — and it was one the Edmonton Oilers let slip away. On today’s edition of Oilersnation Everyday, we break down a chaotic third period that saw the Oilers surrender five unanswered goals and drop the series opener 6-3 to the Dallas Stars.

Through 40 minutes, it looked like Edmonton was in full control. They led 3-1 heading into the third period and were playing disciplined, structured hockey. But in the final frame, the Oilers couldn’t stay out of the box — and it cost them dearly. Dallas went 3-for-4 on the powerplay and turned the game on its head in the blink of an eye.

We’ll dive into everything that went wrong for the Oilers in the third period, including special teams breakdowns, defensive lapses, and the need for better composure in high-pressure moments. Who could have been better? What adjustments need to be made ahead of Game 2? And is this loss a one-off — or a wake-up call?

We’ll go through our full scoring summary, deliver our One Big Take, ask the Sherwood Ford Giant Question, and even hear post-game reaction from inside the room. Plus, we’ll be joined by The Sheet host Jeff Marek to get his thoughts on the Oilers’ Game 1 collapse, what it says about their mental game, and what it could mean for the rest of this series.

Later in the show, we’ll hit “What’s Trending” and also check in on the Eastern Conference Final, where the Panthers and Hurricanes get set for Game 2 tonight.

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It’s Game 1 of the Western Conference Final, and the Edmonton Oilers are back in familiar territory. On today’s edition of Oilersnation Everyday, we get you fully prepped for the series opener between the Oilers and the Dallas Stars — a rematch of last year’s WCF, which saw Edmonton advance in six games.

This year, the Oilers enter the third round looking like a more complete, battle-tested team. Their depth has stepped up, their blue line is more reliable, and they’re playing their best hockey at the right time. Meanwhile, the Dallas Stars continue to be one of the NHL’s most consistent contenders, reaching the Western Final for the third straight season and bringing back much of the core that has made them so tough to beat.

We’ll break down all the key storylines leading into Game 1, including lineup updates for both teams, possible changes on the Oilers' side, and how the Stars may try to match up with Edmonton’s top six. We'll deliver our full Game 1 lineup report, go through key game notes, share our one big take, ask the Sherwood Ford Giant Question, and fire up the gameday Bet365 betting challenge.

Plus, we’ll be joined by former Edmonton Oilers defenseman Ladi Smid to dive into the WCF repeat matchup. We'll get his thoughts on both teams top lines, as well as their depth down the lineup. How much will this matchup determine the series? And who has the edge heading into Game 1?

All that and everything else you need to know before puck drop, right here on Oilersnation Everyday!

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The boys are joined by former Edmonton Oilers defenseman Ladi Smid to dive into the WCF repeat matchup. We'll get his thoughts on both teams top lines, as well as their depth down the lineup. How much will this matchup determine the series? And who has the edge heading into Game 1?

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