Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid isn't afraid of a little superstition after holding the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl.

The Edmonton Oilers scored three goals in the first 8:07 of the game to advance to the Stanley Cup Final for the second straight season after they defeated the Dallas Stars 6-3 in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final at American Airlines Center on Thursday.

Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane (91) celebrates with defenseman Evan Bouchard (2) and defenseman Mattias Ekholm (14) after scoring against the Dallas Stars during the third period of Game 5 of the Western Conference finals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) AP

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The Dallas Stars were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs in a 6-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final at American Airlines Center in Dallas on Thursday.

Connor McDavid's Wife's Two-Word Reaction to Oilers' WCF Win originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

It’s clear now the Edmonton Oilers must go with a “next man up” mentality after likely losing Zach Hyman for the rest of the playoffs.

The Edmonton Oilers could be headed to the Stanley Cup Final. They need another win over the Dallas Stars. However, they’ll have do it without Zach Hyman, one of their most reliable playoff performers.