The Stars and Oilers kickstart their Western Conference Finals rematch with Game 1 in Dallas on Wednesday night.
Last season, Edmonton defeated Dallas in a contentious six-game series to advance to the Stanley Cup Finals. The Oilers rallied out of a 2-1 series deficit, but in many ways, their Game 1 victory — a double-overtime win on the road — set the tone for the series.
The Oilers, led once again by Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, storm into the conference finals after a resounding five-game series win over the Golden Knights.
On the other hand, the Stars upended the Jets in a dramatic six-game set, buoyed by Mikko Rantanen and his goal-scoring avalanche.
Dallas took two of three head-to-head matchups with Edmonton in the regular season, outscoring the Oilers 12-9 across the three contests.
Here’s what you need to know about Wednesday’s matchup between the Stars and the Oilers, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Stars vs. Oilers on today?
- TV channel: ESPN (U.S.) | Sportsnet, CBC, TVA Sports (Canada)
- Live stream: Fubo (U.S.) | Fubo (Canada)
Game 1 of Stars vs. Oilers will air live in the U.S. on ESPN, with Sean McDonough (play-by-play), Ray Ferraro (analyst) and Emily Kaplan (reporter) on the call. Steve Levy (host) will anchor studio coverage alongside Mark Messier (analyst) and P.K. Subban (analyst).
In Canada, the game will air live on Sportsnet. The French language broadcast is available on CBC and TVA Sports.
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Stars vs. Oilers start time
- Date: Wednesday, May 20
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
Game 1 of the NHL Playoffs series between the Stars and the Oilers is set to begin at 8 p.m. ET from the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.
The Oilers are appearing in the Western Conference Finals for the third time in the past four years. Last season, they fell just shy of winning the Stanley Cup, falling to the Panthers in a seven-game series.
This marks the third consecutive conference finals appearance for the Stars, who are seeking their first trip to the Stanley Cup Finals since 2020.
Stars vs. Oilers radio station
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Stars vs. Oilers series schedule
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21 | Game 1 at Dallas | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| May 23 | Game 2 at Dallas | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| May 25 | Game 3 at Edmonton | 3 p.m. | ABC, Fubo, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| May 27 | Game 4 at Edmonton | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| May 29 | Game 5 at Dallas* | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| May 31 | Game 6 at Edmonton* | 8 p.m. | ABC, Fubo, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| June 2 | Game 7 at Dallas* | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, SN, CBC, TVAS |
*If necessary
NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2025
Here are the key dates to know for the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs and offseason. Some series start dates could move up depending on when previous series end.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| First round begins | April 19 |
| NHL Draft Lottery | May 5 |
| NHL Scouting Combine at Buffalo | June 1-7 |
| Stanley Cup Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 23 |
| NHL Draft in Los Angeles | June 27-28 |
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