McDavid scores in double overtime, Oilers grab 1-0 lead in Western Conference final DALLAS — Connor McDavid scored 32 seconds into double overtime as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Dallas Stars 3-2 on Thursday in Game 1 of the NHL's Western Conference final. Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press May 23, 2024 9:52 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid, bottom left, celebrates with teammates defenceman Evan Bouchard (2), and left wing Zach Hyman after scoring the game-winning goal during the second overtime in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Western Conference Stanley Cup playoff finals, Thursday, May 23, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) DALLAS — Connor McDavid scored 32 seconds into double overtime as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Dallas Stars 3-2 on Thursday in Game 1 of the NHL's Western Conference final.
The superstar captain took a pass from Evan Bouchard and redirected his third goal of the playoffs from the slot on Stars netminder Jake Oettinger. Zach Hyman, with a goal and an assist, and Leon Draisaitl also scored for Edmonton. Stuart Skinner made 31 saves.
McDavid also had an assist for a two-point night. Tyler Seguin, with two goals, replied for Dallas, which got 35 stops from Oettinger. Game 2 of the best-of-seven series goes Saturday back at American Airlines Center.
The matchup shifts to Rogers Place in the Alberta capital Monday and Wednesday. McDavid joined W.