Oilers Projected Lines, Defense Pairings, and Starting Goaltender for Game 1 of Western Conference Final
The Edmonton Oilers will take on the Dallas Stars in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final on Thursday night.
Here is a look at the Oilers' projected lines, defense pairings, and starting goaltender for the game:
Forwards
- Connor McDavid - Leon Draisaitl - Zach Hyman
- Evander Kane - Ryan Nugent-Hopkins - Jesse Puljujarvi
- Warren Foegele - Derek Ryan - Mattias Janmark
- Dylan Holloway - Brad Malone - Josh Archibald
Defensemen
- Darnell Nurse - Cody Ceci
- Evan Bouchard - Brett Kulak
- Duncan Keith - Tyson Barrie
Goaltender
- Mike Smith
The Oilers are coming off a hard-fought seven-game series win over the Calgary Flames in the second round. They will now face a tough challenge in the Stars, who are one of the best defensive teams in the NHL.
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