Dallas got what it wanted, a win in Edmonton in the last game, 5-3, to take a 2-to-1 series lead. Dallas is 12-16 after two straight victories by 2 goals or more. Edmonton had the most home wins during the regular season (28-9-4) and the second-most in the NHL. The Oilers are 53-23 revenging a loss to an opponent as a favorite. Edmonton is second in goals scored during the postseason (3.53 goals per game) after being fourth during the regular season. The defense is sound, too, ranking 10th in goals allowed and 13th in save percentage during the regular season. With the Oilers 39-14 revenging a same-season loss to an opponent, back home ice. Play Edmonton.
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