Oilers' Connor McDavid Electrifies NHL Fans with Goal in 2OT to Win Game 1 vs. Stars

The Edmonton Oilers have a 1-0 lead in the Western Conference Final after besting the Dallas Stars 3-2 in a double-overtime thriller Thursday night thanks to Connor McDavid's game-winner.

The Oilers took a 1-0 lead after Leon Draisaitl scored in the second period, and Zach Hyman gave Edmonton some insurance shortly after. Dallas responded in the second to cut into the deficit after a goal from Tyler Seguin.

The Oilers held a 2-1 lead for much of the third period, but Seguin scored with less than four minutes to play to send it to overtime.

The Stars got a four-minute power play after McDavid was called for high-sticking, but Dallas couldn't capitalize despite having five shots on goal, including two shots that hit the post.

After neither team could win it in the first overtime, McDavid ended the game in the first minute of double OT.

McDavid had been quiet, going scoreless over the previous five games, but he delivered for his team to give Edmonton a crucial lead in the series.

After Thursday's marathon, the teams will face off in Game 2 in Dallas on Saturday. Both teams are looking to snap Stanley Cup Final droughts as the Stars haven't had an appearance since 1999, while the Oilers haven't been since 1990.

With both teams more than two decades removed from their last Stanley Cup Final appearance, the emotions will be high throughout the series.