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Mikko Rantanen and Mikael Granlund scored seven of the Dallas Stars’ 13 goals in the second round to move on to the Western Conference final against the Edmonton Oilers, yet that lopsided production also was a red flag. Three-time Stanley Cup champion Ken Daneyko before the series started figured that needed to change.

Woodcroft has a long and successful resume that would make any organization covet his services. He spent three years as a video coach for the Detroit Red Wings under Mike Babcock. He was promoted to Assistant Coach under Todd McLellan while with the San Jose Sharks.

See an updated list of injuries, with active and inactive players for the Edmonton Oilers vs. Dallas Stars NHL Stanley Cup Semifinals Game 4 matchup.

The Oilers look strong now, but it's been a season of difficult choices and challenges for Bowman and his team.

The Hurricanes and Oilers met in the 2006 Finals, with the Oilers coming up short and the Hurricanes taking Lord Stanley’s Cup home. It would be a series with a longer history, but perhaps less intensity.

The Edmonton Oilers hold a 2-1 series lead over the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference Final, with Game 4 scheduled to be played at home. This gives

Oilers forward Zach Hyman was described as a "wrecking ball" by Connor McDavid, and he's just 17 hits away from making NHL playoff history.