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The Oilers now get another rematch, against defending Stanley Cup champion Florida after a seven-game series last June
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Corey Perry has decisions to make as his career winds down, and there are options to choose from during the 2025 NHL free agency period.
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
The Edmonton Oilers can earn a second consecutive trip to the Stanley Cup Final with a victory at the Dallas Stars. Game 5 live updates:
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Edmonton Oilers down Dallas Stars, advance to Stanley Cup finalFlorida jumped out to a 3-0 lead in last year's final before Edmonton ripped off three consecutive victories — largely on the back of McDavid's record-breaking playoff performance. The Panthers then took Game 7 on home ice for the franchise's first championship.
The Edmonton Oilers can advance to the Stanley Cup Final tonight, and they've changed up the lines to help them do it.
Perry, 40, tied four Hockey Hall of Famers for the most goals in a single post-season by players aged 39 or older. He’s equalled Teemu Selanne in 2011, Mark Recchi in 2010, Ron Francis in 2002 and Jean Beliveau in 1971.
Perry started to operate more in a bottom-six role in which he was asked to provide more secondary and tertiary goals than that of a primary scorer. A sign that he was gaining comfort in that new role was when he reached double figures twice with the Tampa Bay Lightning (2021-22 and 2022-23).