The Dallas Stars weren't going to let the Edmonton Oilers steal two games at American Airlines Center

A Mason Marchment tally early in the third period helped pave the way to a 3-1 victory for the Stars and evened the Western Conference Finals at 1-1 before the teams head to Edmonton for Games 3 and 4.

z - Dallas Stars @DallasStars

THAT'S WHAT WE'RE TALKIN' ABOUT! STARS WIN!<a href="">@ATT</a> | <a href="">#TexasHockey</a> <a href="">

NHL @NHL

STARS EVEN UP THE SERIES 🤩 <a href="">#StanleyCup</a> <a href="">

Going down 2-0 to Edmonton would have been difficult for a Stars team that has already had to climb back from a two-game deficit earlier this postseason. With that thought looming over the team, it didn't take long for captain Jamie Benn to make his presence felt.

z - Dallas Stars @DallasStars

The Captain strikes again! <a href="">

Benn faked a pass to Logan Stankoven and delivered a blistering wrist shot that beat Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner on the first shot of the game for Dallas.

That lead would not last for long, however, as Connor Brown evened the score minutes later after picking up his own rebound.

Edmonton Oilers @EdmontonOilers

DOWNTOWN CONNOR BROWN 🔥 <a href="">

Neither team would manage to score for the remainder of the first period and the entirety of the second. However, Marchment's tip-in goal in the third is what would be the dagger.

z - Dallas Stars @DallasStars

GET HYPED, DALLAS!!!! <a href="">

Esa Lindell would score an empty netter towards the end of the period, giving the game it's final score.

Edmonton outshot Dallas 29-25 and even had more power play opportunities. However, Stars goalie Jake Oettinger was consistently up to the task and helped carry his team to the win:

Tarrance Johnson @The_RightCall

1-1 series way to Go <a href="">@DallasStars</a> <a href="">#TexasHockey</a>

LoochOnIce🏒⚾️ @ONIceWLooch

Dallas Stars tie the series at 1 game a piece. On to Edmonton for game 3. <a href="">#TexasHockey</a> <a href="">#LetsGoOilers</a> <a href="">

James Espinosa 🎙️ @SirEdwardJames

That 3rd period was GRITTY from the Dallas Stars - they set a tone with their defense in the 3P only allowing 5 shots on goal. Countless blocks, and of course that HUGE HIT at center ice by Smith on Holloway. <br><br>Otter was outstanding again and the Stars are now 5-1 after a loss… <a href="">

Dallas Stars History @dalstarshistory

OTD today (5/25/2024), Jake Oettinger saves 29 of 30 shots and Mason Marchment scores the game winning goal as the Dallas Stars beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-1 in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. <a href="">#TexasHockey</a> <a href="">

John Schabram @soonermagixx

<a href="">#Texashockey</a> Jamie Benn &amp; the Dallas Stars bounce back with huge win game 3-1!! The series is now tied going back to Edmonton!! <a href="">@NHL</a> <a href="">

z - Dallas Fan 72 🇨🇦 @DallasStarFan72

That's <a href="">#TexasHockey</a> maybe not in the 1st but it's a 60 minute game and that's why you stick with it. Let's Goooooooo <a href="">

iqs @willysmatty

thank you dallas stars⭐️💚

Hockey1Stars 💚 @Hockey1Stars

Oetter ready to go to the damn house after a hard night's work! <a href="">#JakeOettinger</a> <a href="">#Phenomenotter</a> <a href="">#DallasStars</a> <a href="">#TexasHockey</a> <a href="">#GoStars</a> <a href="">#DALvsEDM</a> <a href="">#WesternConferenceFinal</a> <a href="">

Medic222 @Medic22222

Woot! Dallas STARS Win! <a href="">

n @urlchismosa

Thank you Dallas Stars for not making me go through overtime

Shawn Hutcheon @ShawnHutcheon

Jamie Benn 🚨🍎<br>Wyatt Johnston 🍎🍏<br>Jake Oettinger 28 Saves <a href="">

The Stars will now look to steal one on the road in Edmonton, while the Oilers will hope returning to Rogers Place helps the team take a series lead.

The chance to take the series lead will come Monday at 8:30 P.M. ET.