Evan Bouchard's Overtime Goal Lifts Oilers to Game 1 Victory

Bouchard's Second Goal of the Game Seals 4-3 Win

The Edmonton Oilers have taken an early lead in the Western Conference Final, defeating the Dallas Stars 4-3 in overtime on Thursday night.

Evan Bouchard scored his second goal of the game just under two minutes into overtime, giving the Oilers the win in Game 1.

The Stars had tied the game with just over a minute remaining in regulation, but the Oilers were able to regroup and come away with the victory.

McDavid Continues to Produce

Connor McDavid, the Oilers' captain and leading scorer, continued his impressive playoff run with another goal in Game 1.

McDavid's goal came in the first period, and he also assisted on Bouchard's second goal.

The Oilers will look to take a 2-0 lead in the series when they host the Stars in Game 2 on Saturday night.

Conclusion

The Oilers' victory in Game 1 is a testament to their resilience and determination.

Despite falling behind late in the game, the Oilers were able to battle back and secure the win.

The Stars will need to rebound quickly if they want to avoid falling into a 2-0 hole in the series.