Dallas rode a red-hot power play in the final frame to kickstart a five-goal period and claim a 6-3 win and early lead in the series

Stuart Skinner couldn't keep his hot streak going against the Stars as the Oilers' third period meltdown led to a Game 1 loss.

The Dallas Stars host the Edmonton Oilers in the third round of the NHL Playoffs with a 1-0 lead in the series

The Stars opened their Western Conference final rematch against the Oilers with a 6-3 victory Wednesday in Dallas.

Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch calls Game 1 meltdown loss a humbling experience after blowing a 3-1 lead against the Dallas Stars.

FILE - Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) works to get the puck past Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston (53) during the first period of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, May 23, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File) AP

The Dallas Stars will face a familiar opponent when they take the ice for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Wednesday. The Stars and the Edmonton Oilers were in this spot one year ago, having battled in last season’s conference finals,