Stars and Oilers: A Playoff Rivalry Renewed
A Look Back at the History
A Rivalry Born in the Late 1990s
The Edmonton Oilers and the Dallas Stars have a playoff rivalry that dates back to the late 1990s, a period marked by intense competition and high-stakes games. The two teams have met in the playoffs on six different occasions, with the Stars holding a 4-2 advantage in series wins. The most memorable of these matchups came in the 1999 Western Conference Finals, a seven-game series that saw the Stars emerge victorious and advance to the Stanley Cup Finals.
The Stars and Oilers have played a total of 196 games against each other counting the regular season and playoffs. The Stars have an overall record of 108-69-19 against the Oilers, including a 12-8-1 record in the playoffs.
Recent History
The Oilers and Stars have not met in the playoffs since 2008, but the rivalry has remained intense in recent years. The two teams have met in the regular season 15 times since 2010, with the Oilers holding a 7-6-2 record. The Oilers have won the last two meetings between the two teams, including a 4-1 victory in Edmonton in March 2023.
The Oilers and Stars are both expected to be competitive in the Western Conference this season, so a playoff matchup between the two teams is a possibility. If it happens, it will be sure to be a highly entertaining and competitive series.
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