Watch: Stars storm back with flurry to take lead over Oilers

The Dallas Stars celebrate a goal by forward Jason Robertson (21), his third of the game during the third period against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 3 of the Western Conference Final of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place. Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Stars storm back with three-goal flurry to take lead over Oilers

By Eric Smithling | Last updated May 27, 2024 11:25 PM ET

The Stars shocked the Oilers with three goals in 183 seconds to take a 3-2 lead in Game 3.

Dallas scored its first goal with 14:25 left in the second period to cut Edmonton's lead in half, 2-1. Stars forward Roope Hintz set the attempt up beautifully, and forward Jason Robertson ripped the puck in for the score.

ROBO BLAST

Roope Hintz sets up Jason Robertson who cuts the lead in half! #StanleyCup

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Goal No. 2 arrived with 11:55 remaining on a Robertson backhand after the puck became loose in front of the net.

Robo's hot, sources say. pic.twitter.com/7qSuqsQJJd
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Forward Wyatt Johnson scored Dallas' third goal in 3:33 when he found the puck moments after teammate Logan Stankoven got sandwiched by two Oilers defenders.

THE STARS ARE ROLLING

Wyatt Johnston nets the third goal in 3:33 for the @DallasStars, who now lead Game 3! #StanleyCup

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Despite the surge, Dallas has more work to do to take the crucial 2-1 series advantage. The wild second period took another turn when Edmonton center Adam Henrique scored with 53 seconds left to tie the game at 3-3 after two periods.

Per NHL.com, teams who win Game 3 in a best-of-seven series tied 1-1 have a .665 series win percentage (240-121), including a .766 win percentage (59-18) in the semifinals, making the next 20 minutes of hockey the most important both teams have played this season.

Eric Smithling

Eric Smithling is a writer based in New Orleans, LA, whose byline also appears on Athlon Sports. He has been with Yardbarker since September 2022, primarily covering the NFL and college football, but also the NBA, WNBA, men’s and women’s college basketball, NHL, tennis and golf. He holds a film studies degree from the University of New Orleans

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