
The tension is palpable as the Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers head into a pivotal Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals tonight, Thursday, May 29, 2025. With the series on a knife’s edge, this is a game hockey fans absolutely will not want to miss. Whether you’re cheering for the Lone Star State or Canada’s northern warriors, here’s everything you need to know to catch all the action live.
The puck drops at 8:00 PM EDT (7:00 PM CT) at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
Western Conference Finals: Game 5 – Where the Series Stands
This series has been a rollercoaster, showcasing incredible skill and momentum swings. After a dominant start by Dallas in Game 1, the Oilers stormed back, taking a commanding 3-1 series lead. The Stars are now fighting for their playoff lives on home ice.
Here’s a look at the Western Conference Finals schedule and results so far:
- Game 1: Stars 6, Oilers 3
- Game 2: Oilers 3, Stars 0
- Game 3: Oilers 6, Stars 1
- Game 4: Oilers 4, Stars 1
- Game 5: Oilers at Stars – Thursday, May 29, 8:00 PM EDT
- Game 6 (if necessary): Stars at Oilers – Saturday, May 31, 8:00 PM EDT
- Game 7 (if necessary): Oilers at Stars – Monday, June 2, 8:00 PM EDT
How to Watch Game 5 on TV:
- In the USA: You can watch the game live on ESPN.
- In Canada: Canadian fans can tune in on Sportsnet, CBC, and TVA Sports.
Streaming Options:
Don’t have cable? No problem! Several streaming options are available:
- USA: ESPN+ will be streaming the game. You can also find it on services like Fubo (which often has a free trial for new U.S. subscribers).
- Canada: Sportsnet NOW and CBC Gem (for the CBC broadcast) are your primary streaming options. Fubo is also available in Canada. Oilers fans can also subscribe to Oilers+ for pre-game shows and exclusive content.
Team Records & Game Overview:
The Dallas Stars finished the regular season with a strong record of 50-26-6, making them a formidable opponent, especially at home where they were 28-10-3. The Edmonton Oilers, boasting a 48-29-5 regular-season record, have been a powerhouse in the playoffs, largely thanks to their high-flying offense led by Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.
The Oilers come into Game 5 with significant momentum, having won three straight. However, they will be without Zach Hyman for the remainder of the postseason due to an lower-body injury, a significant blow to their forward depth. Dallas, on the other hand, knows their season is on the line. They’ve dominated puck possession at 5-on-5 in recent games but have struggled to convert chances into goals. Goaltender Stuart Skinner has been exceptional for Edmonton in the last three games, while Jake Oettinger will be looking for a bounce-back performance in the Dallas net.
Game 5 Prediction: Will Home Ice Be Enough for Dallas?
This is a do-or-die game for the Dallas Stars. Playing in front of their home crowd will provide a much-needed boost. The Stars have the offensive talent and defensive structure to win, but they need their top players to step up and solve Skinner. The loss of Hyman could be a factor for the Oilers, potentially impacting their offensive chemistry.
While the Oilers have looked dominant, the desperation of the Stars on home ice, coupled with the pressure on Edmonton to close out the series, could lead to a tight contest. I predict a nail-biter, with the Dallas Stars narrowly taking Game 5 with a score of 3-2 to extend the series.
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