Full coverage from Stars-Oilers Game 2: Dallas cranks the gas in 3rd period to tie series

The Dallas Stars are in familiar territory.

For the third time in a row, Dallas was down 1-0 in the series to start Game 2 at home. Just like it did in the last round against the Colorado Avalanche though, the Stars pulled it together and will hit the road with the series tied 1-1.

The Edmonton Oilers bring a unique challenge in Round 3, but Dallas managed to hold the best player in the world, Connor McDavid, and his teammate Leon Draisaitl, the leading scorer of the playoffs, off the scoresheet in Game 2. Not looking for a repeat of Game 1, in which McDavid played the hero for the Oilers in overtime, the Stars broke out of a first-period shooting slump and got ahead with a Mason Marchment redirect in the third period before padding their lead on the open net.

Take a look below for full coverage of the win from our writers and photographers:

Game stories:

— Five thoughts from Stars-Oilers Game 2: Marchment’s goal stands as Dallas evens series

— Dallas Stars show resolve after Edmonton Oilers’ quick response nearly spoils Game 2 party

— Travis Kelce, Dirk Nowitzki among celebrities spotted at Stars-Oilers Game 2 on Saturday

End of third period: Dallas 3, Edmonton 1

Third period (0:47 remaining): It’ll be 5-on-4 for the rest of the game as Evander Kane is called for slashing but Stuart Skinner is still pulled.

Third period (1:30 remaining): Dallas will play the rest of the game on the penalty kill and likely 6-on-4 as Jamie Benn goes to the box for hooking with Stuart Skinner vacating the net.

Dallas 3, Edmonton 1

Third period (2:03 remaining): Esa Lindell catches Stuart Skinner skating to the bench and shoots the puck into the net from center ice, giving Dallas insurance in the final minutes.

Third period (6:33 remaining): As the Oilers try in the waning minutes of the game to tie up the score, Edmonton has begun rolling out Connor McDavid, the playoffs’ two leading scorers, together. Still, Dallas is holding the Oilers at arms distance, only allowing one shot on goal in the final frame so far.

Dallas 2, Edmonton 1

Third period (16:19 remaining): Mason Marchment gets his stick on a shot from Ryan Suter at the blue line, and Stuart Skinner can’t corral it, putting Dallas up 2-1 despite shooting woes.

End of second period: Dallas 1, Edmonton 1

The Stars have put more pressure on Edmonton goalie Stuart Skinner, but the Oilers have withstood it. With 20 minutes remaining in the game, Dallas will look to build on the adjustments it made in the second period in hopes of getting a win at home before hitting the road for Canada.

Second period (5:46 remaining): The Stars are closing the shots-on-goal gap inch by inch, outshooting Edmonton 8-4 through the first three quarters of the second period.

Second period (13:08 remaining): The Stars get their first power play of the game after Darnell Nurse heads to the box for interference. The puck floated in open ice right in front of the net as Stuart Skinner fell down.

Second period (18:50 remaining): Dallas gets some sustained offensive pressure after winning the faceoff following a Stuart Skinner glove save on Matt Duchene. Edmonton dominated the faceoff dot in the first period, winning nearly 60% of faceoffs.

End of first period: Dallas 1, Edmonton 1

Though the score is tied, the Stars have a distinct momentum disadvantage heading into the second period. Edmonton is outshooting Dallas 16-5 thanks in part to stifling play in the neutral zone and a 59% faceoff win percentage.

Though the Stars’ offense has looked its usual high-octane self when it can get into the offensive zone, the challenge for them through the final 40 minutes will be getting there in the first place with improved zone entries and exits.

First period (7:10 remaining): The Stars successfully kill the penalty.

First period (9:10 remaining): Dallas will head to the penalty kill after Esa Lindell is dealt a minor penalty for high-sticking.

First period (9:38 remaining): Despite the score, it’s all Oilers in the first period, as they lead 10-2 in shots on goal.

First period (11:25 remaining): The American Airlines Center erupts after goalie Jake Oettinger gloves a wrap-around attempt from McDavid.

Dallas 1, Edmonton 1

First period (15:37 remaining): Edmonton responds just as fast, as Connor Brown sneaks in his own rebound at point-blank range.

Dallas 1, Edmonton 0

First period (16:21 remaining): Jamie Benn scores first and scores fast, with a wrist shot off the rush on the Stars’ first shot on goal.

Pregame updates

6:50 p.m.: Stars expected lines:

Marchment-Duchene-Pavelski

Robertson-Seguin-Dadonov

Benn-Johnston-Stankoven

Dellandrea-Steel-Smith

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Harley-Heiskanen

Lindell-Tanev

Suter-Petrovic

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Oettinger

6:43 p.m.: Roope Hintz is not on the ice for warm ups. The usual top-line center was a game-time decision. Meanwhile, Ty Dellandrea is in for Radek Faksa.

Pregame reading:

— Stars forward Roope Hintz out for Game 2 vs. Edmonton; Ty Dellandrea in for Radek Faksa

— Why Dallas Stars’ power play was ineffective vs. Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 loss

— How the Stars left Oilers’ Connor McDavid wide open for OT winner in Game 1

— Full coverage: Stars out of answers as Oilers steal Game 1 of WCF in double overtime

— Tyler Seguin has gone from ‘flash and dash’ to ‘grizzled veteran,’ Stars GM Jim Nill says

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