3 least impressive Dallas Stars players from 4-1 Game 4 loss to Edmonton Oilers feat. Matt Duchene

The Dallas Stars dropped their third straight outing in their Western Conference Final series against the Edmonton Oilers. The Stars’ 4-1 loss in Game 4 on Tuesday put them behind the eight ball as they are now down 3-1 with the series shifting back to Dallas for Game 5.

Leon Draisaitl and Corey Perry each scored on the power play, with Kasperi Kapanen and Adam Henrique scoring empty-netters to seal the victory for the Edmonton Oilers. Jason Robertson replied for the Dallas Stars, tying the game in the second period.

So, here’s a look at the three least impressive Dallas Stars players from their Game 4 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night.

3 least impressive Dallas Stars players from Game 4 loss to Edmonton Oilers

#3 Jamie Benn

Benn's ice time has been declining amid his lack of production - Source: Imagn

Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn did not have his best game of the season. Benn played just under 10 minutes across 16 shifts.

His costly tripping call against Oilers blue liner John Klingberg in the first period led to Leon Draisaitl’s opening goal. Benn has been ominously quiet in the series against the Oilers, failing to register on the scoresheet while racking up a minus-2 rating as his ice time continues to dwindle.

#2 Cody Ceci

Cody Ceci has been on the unfortunate end of Edmonton goals - Source: Imagn

Cody Ceci was burned yet again, this time by the Oilers’ vaunted power play. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins made Ceci look out of place with his stickhandling as he set up Corey Perry for the go-ahead and eventual game-winning goal.

Here’s a look:

Ceci covered Perry in front of the net. But as soon as Nugent-Hopkins drew Ceci toward him, Ceci lifted his stick momentarily, allowing the puck to slide past him and onto Perry’s stick.

Ceci has been burned on several occasions this series, potentially questioning his role on the team’s blue line.

#1 Matt Duchene

Duchene was able to prevent Kapanen from icing the game on Tuesday night - Source: Imagn

Matt Duchene had another forgettable game, failing to register on the scoresheet in over 17 minutes of ice time across 20 shifts.

Duchene was on the ice during the critical 6-on-5 empty-net situation for the Stars. However, he was unable to get anything going offensively, eventually getting burned by Kasperi Kapanen.

Here’s a look:

Duchene was unable to stop Kapanen as the Oilers forward streaked down the ice to score in the wide-open cage.

Duchene was in the thick of things as the Oilers scored yet another empty-netter, this time on a pass that he did not pick up.

Here’s a look:

The pass came from the neutral zone and was intended for Duchene, who was entering the Edmonton zone. Instead, the pass was intercepted and the puck flung back into the Dallas net for the 4-1 marker.

The Stars will head home down 3-1 and looking to force the series back to Edmonton for a Game 6.