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4 Ways Connor McDavid and the Oilers Finally Got over the Hump to Stanley Cup Final

Well, folks, for the first time in the Connor McDavid Era, the Edmonton Oilers are headed to the Stanley Cup Final.

McDavid set the tone with a power-play goal in the first five minutes as the Oilers beat the Stars 2-1 in Game 6 of the Western Conference final. Despite McDavid's glory, the win was a result of the same full-team effort that has made the difference all season for the Oilers.

A heck of a defensive performance, a McDavid opener, a Zach Hyman insurance goal, and a functional power play lifted the Oilers above the Stars with only 10 shots on goal.