Edmonton Oilers, Dallas Stars Begin Western Conference Finals in Dallas

The Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers are set to face off in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on May 21, 2025, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, with the game airing at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. The Oilers, who reached the Stanley Cup Final last year, are favored by some analysts, led by stars Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid, while the Stars rely heavily on playoff standout Mikko Rantanen. The Stars have a power play and penalty kill advantage, with a 30.8% power play success rate and 86% penalty kill, compared to the Oilers' 25% power play and 66.7% penalty kill. Both teams advanced through tight overtime victories in their previous rounds, with the Oilers defeating the Vegas Golden Knights and the Stars overcoming the Winnipeg Jets. Fans without cable can watch the game via streaming services like fuboTV or DIRECTV, while subscription options include Sling TV. This matchup marks a rematch of last season's Western Division Final, which the Oilers won in six games, with both teams aiming to progress toward another Stanley Cup Final appearance.