Read the reports of the games played Wednesday in the NHL.
Posted yesterday at 11:51 p.m.
The Oilers have a 5-2 advantage against the Stars
Connor McDavid had a goal and two assists as the Edmonton Oilers extended their winning streak to five by defeating the Dallas Stars 5-2 on Wednesday.
Evander Kane, Derek Ryan, Zach Hyman and Jesse Puljujarvi also scored for the Oilers (45-26-6), who are 11-0-1 in their last 12 home games.
Mike Smith, who was trying to sign a third straight shutout, stopped 34 shots.
Jason Robertson and Roope Hintz led the charge for the Stars (43-29-5), who have lost three of their last four games.
Scott Wedgewood blocked 45 of 49 shots at the Stars’ goal.
The Canadian Press