Staked to a two-goal lead going into the third period, the Oilers conceded five goals (including an empty netter) in the final frame to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory in a 6-3 loss and fall behind in the best-of-seven series.

The Dallas Stars handled their business during Game 1 against the Edmonton Oilers, winning 6-3. Based on the tale of the tape, the Stars seem to be a 2nd-half team. The Oilers dominated the first two periods,

The Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars play Game 2 of the Western Conference Final in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Friday at American Airlines Center.