Edmonton Oilers and Connor McDavid Face Biggest Road Test Yet as Dallas Stars Ride Historic Point Streak

The Edmonton Oilers arrive in Dallas on Thursday, riding back-to-back road wins against two of the Western Conference's toughest opponents, having taken down the Golden Knights on Sunday before conquering the league-leading Avalanche 4-3 on Tuesday. The momentum is real, but the biggest road test yet awaits.

After losing six of eight prior games, the Oilers have found their footing at exactly the right time. Tuesday's win over Colorado reminded this group that they remain one of the NHL's elite teams. Now they face the Stars, who haven't lost in regulation in 13 straight games.

Dallas Has Not Lost in Regulation Since January as Their Historic Streak Rolls On

The Stars' 13-game unbeaten run in regulation, which dates back to January 23 before the Olympic break, is the second-longest point streak in franchise history. Dallas has outscored opponents 52-31 during that stretch, doing it without injured regulars like Mikko Rantanen and Roope Hintz.

Head coach Glen Gulutzan, a former Oilers assistant, has Dallas playing some of their best hockey of the season. That connection adds another subplot to an already layered matchup between two franchises that have met in back-to-back Western Conference Finals.

Connor McDavid continues to be the engine driving everything Edmonton does. He scored the game-winning goal and added an assist on Tuesday, extending his road point streak to 19 games and 35 points while tying Leon Draisaitl for the most game-winning goals in Oilers franchise history.

Draisaitl has been equally dangerous, riding a six-game points streak with five goals and nine assists. McDavid's overall point streak sits at eight games with two goals and 13 assists, making the Oilers look as dangerous as they have all season.

Evan Bouchard arrives at American Airlines Center riding a career-high eight-game assist streak with three goals and 12 assists during that run. He also has points in four straight regular-season games against the Stars, giving him added confidence heading into Thursday's matchup.

Zach Hyman will suit up for his 700th career NHL game on Thursday, adding a personal milestone to an already meaningful road trip. Edmonton has also won four of their last six meetings against the Stars, dating back to last year's postseason.

Dallas has won five of the last six regular-season meetings and already clinched the season series this year. But the Oilers won back-to-back Western Conference Final series against the Stars in 2024 and 2025, proving the playoff stage often tells a completely different story.

The Oilers sit three points behind the Ducks for the Pacific Division lead with 17 games remaining. Thursday in Dallas, with star power on both sides and two franchises riding momentum in opposite directions, carries the weight of a game that could define this season.