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The OIlers have taken a 3-2 lead in the NHL Western Conference semi finals and now need one more win to begin play for the Stanley Cup. Tonight will be the 100th game of a long season and the all important Game 6 against the top-seeded Dallas Stars.

There is no doubt that Rogers Place and the surrounding watch parties in the Ice District will be rocking as they cheer on the Oilers. The Edmonton Downtown Business Association estimates between 30-40 thousand fans iwill gather in and around Rogers Place for tonight's game. Whether or not you plan to join them, wear your jerseys, fly your color and cheer the Oilers on to victory!

Last night the Edmonton OIlers triumphed over the Vancouver Canucks which means they're moving on up to the NHL's Western Conference Final against the Dallas Stars the current appearing of their nemesis from the late 90s and early 2000s.

What really came to the fore last night was the OIlers' defence with goals from Cody Ceci and a tip in goal by Zac Hyman of another bullet shot by Evan Bouchard. The Oilers blocked 22 shots in the contest and had a four-minute penalty kill in which the Canucks failed to register an attempt and in the end the Oilers defensive game helped Stuart Skinner by only allowing 15 saves.

It was a tough way to end what had been a feel-good season for the Canucks, who remain one of the 11 NHL teams to never win the Stanley Cup.