BREAKING: Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn sent a mocking message to the Edmonton Oilers: “Even if you beat Vegas, you still won’t make it to the finals!” He reminded captain McDavid that the Dallas Stars have previously defeated both Edmonton and Vegas in earlier matches. Connor McDavid’s response has stirred up a storm in the NHL community… Full Story Below 👇👇👇

In a bold and unexpected turn during the heated Western Conference playoff race, Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn delivered a mocking message to the Edmonton Oilers that has set the NHL world ablaze.

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“Even if you beat Vegas, you still won’t make it to the finals,” Benn reportedly said, directing the barb straight at Oilers’ captain Connor McDavid. The jab wasn’t just trash talk — Benn reminded McDavid and fans alike that the Stars have already defeated both the Oilers and the Vegas Golden Knights in earlier season matchups.

The comment came after Edmonton’s recent surge in the playoffs, with many analysts pegging them as strong contenders to make a deep run — if they could get past the reigning champs, Vegas. Benn’s words, however, threw cold water on that optimism, suggesting that Dallas still holds psychological and tactical dominance over their rivals.

But McDavid didn’t stay silent.

In a fiery response that’s now gone viral across social media and sports networks, McDavid said:
“Talk all you want from the stands. We’ll see who’s watching the finals and who’s playing in them.”

The reply has electrified fans and reignited the already intense rivalry between the Stars and Oilers. NHL insiders say this back-and-forth could spill over into the ice if the two teams face off later in the postseason — a scenario fans are now desperately hoping for.

Reactions from around the league:

Former players and commentators are split — some say Benn’s comments are mind games, others call it premature arrogance.

Oilers fans have rallied behind McDavid, while Stars fans are praising Benn for showing leadership and grit.

The NHL’s official social accounts have subtly leaned into the drama, sharing highlights from previous Stars-Oilers matchups.

One thing is clear: this war of words has raised the stakes. If the playoffs weren’t heated enough, they just got personal.