Oilers' Connor McDavid Electrifies NHL Fans with Goal in 2OT to Win Game 1 vs. Stars

Andrew PetersMay 24, 2024

DALLAS, TEXAS - MAY 23: Zach Hyman #18 celebrates with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins #93 of the Edmonton Oilers after Hyman's goal against the Dallas Stars during the second period in Game One of the Western Conference Final of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center on May 23, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

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The Edmonton Oilers have a 1-0 lead in the Western Conference Final after besting the Dallas Stars 3-2 in a double-overtime thriller Thursday night thanks to Connor McDavid's game-winner.

The Oilers took a 1-0 lead after Leon Draisaitl scored in the second period, and Zach Hyman gave Edmonton some insurance shortly after. Dallas responded in the second to cut into the deficit after a goal from Tyler Seguin.

The Oilers held a 2-1 lead for much of the third period, but Seguin scored with less than four minutes to play to send it to overtime.

The Stars got a four-minute power play after McDavid was called for high-sticking, but Dallas couldn't capitalize despite having five shots on goal, including two shots that hit the post.

After neither team could win it in the first overtime, McDavid ended the game in the first minute of double OT.

B/R Open Ice @BR_OpenIce
CONNOR MCDAVID WINS IT IN DOUBLE OVERTIME 😱<br><br>THE OILERS TAKE GAME 1 OF THE WCF 🚨 <a href="https://t.co/K1GbudBRb6">pic.twitter.com/K1GbudBRb6</a>

Edmonton Oilers @EdmontonOilers
MCDAVID ENDS GAME 1 IN OT!!!!!!!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LETSGOOILERS?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LETSGOOILERS</a> <a href="https://t.co/D9JvZZgWnG">pic.twitter.com/D9JvZZgWnG</a>

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Martin Male @EclecticBlogs
That was a fantastic pass from Bouchard to McDavid for the winner. Elite play!! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Oilers?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Oilers</a>

Scott Campbell @ScottCampbell13
McDavid <a href="https://t.co/iXQkMRqz1A">pic.twitter.com/iXQkMRqz1A</a>

Dom SoBossLa @LFCpat511
McDavid waited in the 1OT so he could crush their spirits in the 2OT. Baller

Billy Puck Takes @unrealNHLtakes
Connor McDavid was not going to have his name tarnished for more than a period. What a response. And a great pass off the wall from Bouchard.

Sean Blevins @Sean_Blevins1
Absurd redirection winner there from Connor McDavid. Great marathon game

WinAdin ✭ @WinAdin_
McDavid game winner in double OT <a href="https://t.co/iUb8V57cjH">pic.twitter.com/iUb8V57cjH</a>

Ryan Whitney @ryanwhitney6
What a win. Incredible. Perfect pass by Bouchard and Mcdavid buries. That's what you truly great ones do they make a mistake and they respond. We got home ice advantage and just won a game because of the number 1 PK left in the playoffs. 3 five on 5 goals <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LetsGoOilers?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LetsGoOilers</a>

кєιтн @DedSquid
CONNOR MCDAVID OOOOOOOOVERTIME WINNER🚨🚨🚨

STL Sports @Cards_Blues
You knew McDavid wanted the winner after the double minor. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StanleyCup?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#StanleyCup</a>

Wayne Kerr @WayneKerr67
What a great heads up play my Bouchard. Mcdavid gets it back baby let's go. Oilers steal one in Dallas in the western conference finals. Goodnight

McDavid had been quiet, going scoreless over the previous five games, but he delivered for his team to give Edmonton a crucial lead in the series.

After Thursday's marathon, the teams will face off in Game 2 in Dallas on Saturday. Both teams are looking to snap Stanley Cup Final droughts as the Stars haven't had an appearance since 1999, while the Oilers haven't been since 1990.

With both teams more than two decades removed from their last Stanley Cup Final appearance, the emotions will be high throughout the series.

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