Today the fourth match of the Stanley Cup semifinals in the 2023-2024 season is set to kick off. Night-time hockey enthusiasts are in for a treat as Edmonton faces off against Dallas.
Edmonton's players participated in 82 official NHL regular-season games in the 2023-2024 season. Edmonton scored 104 points from their 82 matches, securing the 5th place in the Western Conference standings. Throughout the 2023-2024 season, Edmonton consistently performed well and secured their playoff spot early thanks to their regular point gains. After all 82 games, Edmonton clinched 5th place in the Western Conference standings, trailing behind Colorado, Vancouver, Winnipeg, and Dallas.
As a result, Edmonton advanced to the Stanley Cup playoffs and has already navigated through two rounds. In the first round, Edmonton faced the Los Angeles Kings and confidently dispatched the Kings in just 5 games. In the second round, Edmonton faced a tougher opponent in Vancouver, who were deemed favourites. However, after 7 hard-fought matches, Edmonton emerged victorious, defeating Vancouver 3:2 in the decisive game seven. Currently, in the battle for a finals berth, Edmonton trails Dallas 3:1 in the series.
The Dallas club played 82 official NHL regular-season games in the 2023-2024 season. Over these 82 games, Dallas accumulated 113 points, securing the 1st spot in the Western Conference standings. During the 2023-2024 season, Dallas was in the race to win the Western Conference, ultimately outpacing their closest competitors by 3 points. Despite some ups and downs throughout the regular season, Dallas ended up leading the Western Conference standings.
The road through the Stanley Cup playoffs hasn’t been easy for Dallas. In the first round, Dallas played against Vegas, with the series extending to seven games, where the Stars clinched a 2:1 victory in game seven. Dallas needed only six games to wrap up their quarterfinal series. In three of their four wins, Dallas handily defeated Colorado. However, they won game six in overtime. In the semifinals, Dallas has maintained strong form, currently leading the series 2:1. Dallas needs just two more victories to secure a spot in the finals.
In the recent matchups between Dallas and Edmonton, the advantage has been with the Stars. Dallas claimed victory in three games, while Edmonton won twice.
Dallas will win in regulation time. The Stars have turned the series around, which initially looked bleak. In the last two matches, Dallas confidently overpowered their Canadian opponents, winning as the away team. The losses were in overtime, while the wins came in regulation with a two-goal margin. Although Dallas trails in shots on goal, they manage to secure victories thanks to individual skill.
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