The Stars’ 3-1 victory will have a more lasting impact than Edmonton’s quick score in the first period.
Dallas Stars left wing Mason Marchment celebrates with Dallas Stars center Ty Dellandrea after he scored the game-winning goal against Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner in the third period of Game 2 of the NHL Western Conference finals at American Airlines Center on Saturday night.thought better Saturday evening of a cross-ice pass to center Logan Stankoven during a 2-on-1 break, the Dallas Stars captain and left winger firing a 79.
Benn glided past his home bench and touched gloves with teammates. A green-outfitted crowd chanted “Dal-las Stars” to a Pantera song and waved white rally towels.Forty-four seconds separated Benn’s first-period goal with right wing Connor Brown’s rebuttal, the Oilers killing a party buzz with the same cold efficiency as they can a power play. Edmonton accounted for 13 of the 14 shots on goal after Benn’s score.
The Oilers led an onslaught over the next several minutes. By the time the first period concluded, the Stars had blocked more shots on goal, seven, than the five shots Dallas managed on offense.Five thoughts from Stars-Oilers Game 2: This time, Marchment’s goal stands to even series. Michael Gehlken joined the Cowboys beat for the Dallas Morning News in August 2019. This marks his 14th season covering the NFL, as he previously reported on the San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders.