The Edmonton Oilers had a 3–1 lead on the road in Game 1 of the Western Final against the Dallas Stars and let it slip away down the stretch of the third period. Consecutive high-sticking penalties to Oilers forwards Evander Kane and Corey Perry opened the door for Dallas to get back in the game. The Stars ultimately scored five unanswered goals, sending the Oilers reeling into game number two. Host Nick Zararis explains why the Oilers played so well for the first 40 minutes of the game, until they didn't, what the Stars changed in the third period and what the major takeaways for the Oilers are going forward.

0:00 Intro: Oilers lose Game 1 to Stars

5:07 Quality vs quantity of offense debate

10:11 What Oilers did well despite loss

15:48 Oilers showed ability to control play

21:24 Two possible outcomes for Game 2

26:30 Creating advantages in high-stakes games

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