Tensions were clearly high, and that was on display most at the end of the game when a brawl broke out between the two teams. Stars youngster Lian Bichsel and Oilers veteran Corey Perry exchanged some blows as gloves dropped and officials attempted to stop the action.

The Dallas Stars beat the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final 6–3. Regardless of the score, the Oilers played well tonight. Signifying that this is going to be a battle of a series.