 In the playoffs, the Stars met the Edmonton Oilers in the first round, battling back-and-forth through the first four games, with each game decided by one goal, including three going into overtime.Game 5 would also go to overtime, as the Stars took a 3–2 series lead on a goal by Kirk Muller.However, in Game 6 in Edmonton, the Stars did not need overtime, advancing to the second round with a 3–1 win.