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West Final - Game 6EDM wins series 4-2

Oilers close out Stars in 6, advance to Stanley Cup Final

Connor McDavid and the Oilers hang on to defeat the Stars 2-1 in Game 6, advancing to the Stanley Cup Final.

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Oilers celebrate advancing to the Stanley Cup Final

The Oilers hang on to defeat the Stars in a hectic finish to advance to the Stanley Cup Final.

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Mason Marchment gets one back for the Stars in the 3rd

Mason Marchment scores a goal in the third period to cut the Stars' deficit to one vs. the Oilers.

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McDavid feeds Hyman for another Oilers power-play goal

Connor McDavid passes to Zach Hyman, who finds the back of the net to give the Oilers a 2-0 lead in the first period vs. the Stars.

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Connor McDavid's power-play goal opens the scoring in Game 6

Connor McDavid makes a brilliant move and backhands the puck into the net to give the Oilers a 1-0 lead.

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