With the Western Conference Finals heating up, Sunday’s NHL action brings a single but high-stakes showdown between the Dallas Stars and the Edmonton Oilers. After splitting the first two games in Texas, both teams head to Alberta with the series delicately balanced at 1-1. Edmonton comes into Game 3 with the momentum of a clinical shutout victory, while Dallas will be determined to reclaim control and prove their road mettle.
This matchup promises fast-paced intensity, star-powered offence, and strategic brilliance from both benches. With playoff stakes at their peak, every shift could tilt the series—and the betting landscape.
Dallas Stars at Edmonton Oilers
Match Info
- Stanley Cup Playoffs – Western Conference Finals, Game 3
- Sunday 25 May 2025, 15:00 EST / 20:00 BST
- Rogers Place, Edmonton, Canada
Dallas Stars
The Stars enter Game 3 needing to reassert themselves following a 3-0 defeat in Game 2. While the scoreline may suggest a mismatch, Dallas were far from overrun. Head coach Pete DeBoer noted improvements in their five-on-five play and pointed to missed opportunities as the difference-maker. However, there’s no escaping the numbers—Dallas have struggled away from home this postseason, with just two wins in six road games. Roope Hintz’s injury adds further uncertainty, and without their top-line centre, the Stars must lean heavily on depth players like Wyatt Johnston and Jason Robertson. A fast start is imperative; Dallas have scored first in only three of their 15 playoff games. If they fall behind early in a raucous Rogers Place, the climb back will be steep.
Edmonton Oilers
The Oilers are hitting their stride at the right time. Their Game 2 performance was a masterclass in structured, team-first hockey, punctuated by Stuart Skinner’s third shutout in four games. Edmonton have now won nine of their last eleven playoff contests, riding a wave of defensive resurgence and opportunistic offence. Skinner’s resurgence has coincided with an all-hands-on-deck approach defensively, limiting Dallas to just 10 high-danger chances in Game 2. Kris Knoblauch’s squad has also been lethal on special teams, winning the power-play battle and excelling on the penalty kill. The quick turnaround for this matinee clash adds a wrinkle, but Edmonton’s depth, discipline, and home ice advantage make them formidable.
America Bet Match Winner Prediction
Edmonton Oilers to win
Edmonton’s combination of elite goaltending, defensive tightness, and momentum—plus their dominant 4-1 home playoff record—makes them the clear favourite for Game 3. Dallas will push hard, but unless they solve Skinner and start quickly, they may struggle to keep pace.
America Bet Score Prediction
Dallas Stars 1 – 3 Edmonton Oilers
Expect a tighter battle than the previous outing, but Edmonton’s systems are limiting high-quality chances. A 3-1 win feels likely, with the Oilers controlling possession and closing the game down in the third period.
America Bet Betting Tips
- Edmonton Oilers to win
- Under 5.5 Total Goals
- Edmonton Oilers -1.5 Puck Line
- Stuart Skinner to record Over 26.5 saves
- Connor McDavid Anytime Goal Scorer
- Leon Draisaitl Over 1.5 Points
- First Period – Total Goals Under 1.5
- Edmonton Oilers to score first
- Dallas Stars Under 2.5 Total Goals
- Both Teams NOT to Score in First Period
