NHL Western Conference Finals: A Clash of Titans

The 2025 NHL Western Conference Finals are set to deliver an electrifying showdown between the Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers. Both teams have battled through grueling playoff rounds to earn their spots in this high-stakes series, with the winner advancing to the Stanley Cup Final.

Path to the Finals

• Dallas Stars: Defeated the Colorado Avalanche in seven games and the Winnipeg Jets in six.
• Edmonton Oilers: Took down the Los Angeles Kings in six games and the Vegas Golden Knights in five.

Series Schedule

• Game 1: Oilers at Stars | May 21, 8 p.m. (ESPN/ESPN+)
• Game 2: Oilers at Stars | May 23, 8 p.m. (ESPN/ESPN+)
• Game 3: Stars at Oilers | May 25, 3 p.m. (ABC/ESPN+)
• Game 4: Stars at Oilers | May 27, 8 p.m. (ESPN/ESPN+)
• Game 5: Oilers at Stars | May 29, 8 p.m. (ESPN/ESPN+)
• Game 6: Stars at Oilers | May 31, 8 p.m. (ABC/ESPN+)
• Game 7: Oilers at Stars | June 2, 8 p.m. (ESPN/ESPN+)

Series Odds

• Oilers: -120
• Stars: +100

Stanley Cup Odds

• Oilers: +250
• Stars: +350

Leading Playoff Scorers

• Stars: Mikko Rantanen (9 goals, 10 assists)
• Oilers: Connor McDavid (3 goals, 14 assists)

Key Matchup Insights

Edmonton Oilers

• The Oilers are the first Canadian team since the 1993-94 Toronto Maple Leafs to make consecutive conference finals appearances.
• This marks their 12th conference finals appearance in franchise history, tying the Chicago Blackhawks for the most since 1979-80.
• Connor McDavid has 17 career points in 10 conference finals games, ranking seventh in franchise history.
• Head coach Kris Knoblauch is the seventh coach in the NHL’s expansion era to reach the final four in his first two seasons.

Dallas Stars

• The Stars are making their third straight conference finals appearance, joining elite company in the salary cap era.
• Head coach Peter DeBoer is heading to his eighth conference finals, breaking a tie with Fred Shero for third-most in the expansion era.
• Mikko Rantanen leads the playoffs with 9 goals and 19 points, setting a career-high for goals in a single postseason.

Regular Season Recap

The Stars won two of three regular-season games against the Oilers, outscoring them 12-9. Jason Robertson and Roope Hintz were standout performers for Dallas.

What to Watch

This series promises to be a battle of offensive firepower, with Connor McDavid and Mikko Rantanen leading their respective teams. Will the Oilers’ experience prevail, or will the Stars’ momentum carry them to the Stanley Cup Final? Tune in to find out!