The Edmonton Oilers faced off against the Dallas Stars in Game 5 of their playoff series on May 31st, in what turned out to be a thrilling and intense matchup between the two teams. The game took place at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, with both teams looking to gain the upper hand in the series.

The Oilers came into the game with a 2-2 series tie against the Stars, making Game 5 a crucial match for both teams. The Oilers were looking to take the lead in the series and gain momentum heading into the later games, while the Stars were hoping to secure a win on the road and put themselves in a favorable position.

The game started off with both teams playing strong defense and trading scoring opportunities. The Oilers struck first with a goal from Connor McDavid in the first period, giving them an early lead. However, the Stars quickly responded with a goal of their own, tying the game at 1-1.

As the game progressed, both teams continued to battle it out, with each side creating scoring chances and putting pressure on the opposing defense. The goaltenders for both teams, Mikko Koskinen for the Oilers and Anton Khudobin for the Stars, made some key saves to keep their teams in the game.

In the end, it was the Oilers who came out on top, with Leon Draisaitl scoring the game-winning goal in overtime to give Edmonton a 3-2 victory. The win put the Oilers ahead in the series, giving them a 3-2 lead and putting them one step closer to advancing to the next round of the playoffs.

Overall, Game 5 between the Oilers and Stars was a hard-fought battle between two talented teams, with Edmonton ultimately coming out on top. The series now heads back to Dallas for Game 6, where the Stars will look to even the score and force a Game 7, while the Oilers will aim to close out the series and move on to the next round. Fans can expect more exciting and intense hockey action as these two teams continue to battle it out in the playoffs.