Edmonton Oilers players celebrate a goal against the Dallas Stars during the first period of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs in Edmonton, Alberta, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) AP

16:35 left in the third period: Zach Hyman scored early in the third period to extend the Oilers’ lead. 18.8 seconds left in the second period: Just when the Stars found life, Connor McDavid halted their momentum with his second goal of the game.