BET99 Presents: NHL Playoffs WCF Preview
Edmonton Oilers vs Dallas Stars
As Canada’s favourite Sportsbook, BET99 is thrilled to bring you an exclusive preview of the Western Conference Final in the NHL Playoffs. This exciting series features the Edmonton Oilers (+100 to win the series), the last-standing Canadian team, taking on the formidable Dallas Stars (-120 to advance to the Stanley Cup Final).
The Oilers’ Journey to the WCF: A BET99 Perspective
The Edmonton Oilers have shown their mettle, earning a trip to the Western Conference Final for the second time in three years. They overcame a 3-2 series lead by the Canucks, who finished ahead of Edmonton in the Pacific Division. The Oilers’ resilience was on full display as they secured back-to-back wins, including a nail-biting 3-2 victory in Vancouver in game 7.
BET99’s Insight into the Dallas Stars
Waiting for the Oilers is a deep Dallas Stars squad that topped the Central Division and the Western Conference with an impressive 113 points in the regular season. They’ve already shown their prowess by defeating 2022 and 2023 Stanley Cup Champions in the Vegas Golden Knights and the Colorado Avalanche.
BET99’s Goalie Showdown: Skinner vs Oettinger
In net, the Oilers’ Stuart Skinner has shown his worth, but don’t expect him to start every game in the best-of-7 series as his game thus far has been riddled with inconsistency. On the other side, Jake Oettinger has been a stalwart for the Stars, starting all 13 playoff games with no signs of slowing down.
Star Power on Both Sides
When it comes to offensive talent, both teams have plenty to offer. The Oilers boast the top four points leaders in the playoffs, including Leon Draisaitl (+850 to win the Conn Smythe) and Connor McDavid (+575 to capture the Conn Smythe). The Stars, on the other hand, have depth on their side, with players like Miro Heiskanen (+1100 to take home the Conn Smythe) making significant contributions.
BET99’s Odds and Predictions
As of Tuesday, May 21, BET99 has the Dallas Stars, -120, favoured to win this series, while the Edmonton Oilers, at +100, stand close behind. The series is expected to be a long, back-and-forth affair, with odds at +200 for the series to go either 6 or 7 games. Looking further ahead, the Dallas Stars are at +250 to win the Stanley Cup, with the Edmonton Oilers close behind at +275 to raise Lord Stanley.
The Upcoming Schedule
Here’s the schedule for the upcoming games:
Game 1: Thursday May 23 - 8:30 PM ET @ Dallas: Oilers a +110 and Stars a -130 to take Game 1.
Game 2: Saturday May 25 - 8:00 PM ET @ Dallas
Game 3: Monday May 27 - 8:30 PM ET @ Edmonton
Game 4: Wednesday May 29 - 8:30 PM ET @ Edmonton
Game 5: Friday May 31 - TBD @ Dallas
Game 6: Sunday June 2 - TBD @ Edmonton
Game 7: Tuesday June 4 - TBD @ Dallas
BET99: Your Home for Playoff Hockey
Whether you’re into dangles, tilts, clappers, or apples, there’s something for everyone at BET99, your home for playoff hockey. Enjoy BET99 today and see why we’re rated #1 in Canada for Online Gaming Experience. Heres’ to the Oilers bringing Lord Stanley back home to Canada!