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Stars and Oilers Set for Western Conference Final Rematch Tonight

Dallas hosts Edmonton in Game 1 as both teams aim for a Stanley Cup Final berth in a series defined by star power and strategic matchups.

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Overview

  • The Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers face off in the 2025 Western Conference Final, marking their second consecutive playoff meeting at this stage.
  • Game 1 begins tonight at 8 p.m. ET at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, with the series airing on ESPN and streaming platforms.
  • Dallas enters the series led by Mikko Rantanen, the playoff scoring leader with 19 points, and goaltender Jake Oettinger, who boasts a .919 save percentage.
  • Edmonton's offensive core features Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, who have combined for 33 points through the first two playoff rounds.
  • Special teams could play a pivotal role, with Dallas excelling at both power-play conversions (30.8%) and penalty kills (86.1%), while Edmonton has struggled on penalty kills (66.7%).