The Dallas Stars face a daunting challenge as they find themselves down 3-1 to the Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference Finals. Historically, teams with a 3-1 lead win the series 91% of the time, making the odds stacked against the Stars. They are aiming to avoid their third consecutive playoff exit in the third round, a statistic that looms large given their past struggles, with a disastrous 0-16 record when trailing 3-1 in series.

Despite their resilience, highlighted by their ability to overcome early deficits, the Stars have struggled offensively, managing only three goals in four games against the Oilers. Jason Robertson expressed the challenge ahead, stating the urgency for the Stars to channel their determination to string together three consecutive wins. The Stars’ journey this postseason has been fraught with difficulties, but they remain hopeful of leveraging their depth and talent to turn the series around.