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Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers Set for Western Conference Final Rematch

The NHL has announced the schedule for the series, which begins May 21 in Dallas, as both teams aim for a Stanley Cup Final berth.

Dallas Stars' Jason Robertson (21) and Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) battle as Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (93) picks up the loose puck during first period NHL action in Edmonton on Saturday, March 8, 2025.
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner (74) and Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) shake hands after the Panthers' win in Game 7 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final.
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Overview

  • The Dallas Stars advanced to their third consecutive Western Conference Final with a 2-1 overtime win over the Winnipeg Jets in Game 6, thanks to Thomas Harley's power-play goal.
  • The Edmonton Oilers secured their spot in the Western Conference Final by defeating the Vegas Golden Knights 1-0 in overtime during Game 5 of their second-round series.
  • Game 1 of the rematch between Dallas and Edmonton is scheduled for May 21 at 8 p.m. ET at the American Airlines Center, with the Stars holding home-ice advantage as the Central Division's No. 2 seed.
  • This marks the second straight year the Stars and Oilers will face off in the Western Conference Final, with Edmonton winning last year's series in six games.
  • Both teams have shown consistency in recent postseason runs: the Stars are in their third straight conference final, while the Oilers have reached the final four in three of the last four seasons.