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The Edmonton Oilers vs. Dallas Stars NHL Western Conference Finals series begins tonight. The Oilers beat the Vancouver Canucks in seven games in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, while the Stars dominated the Colorado Avalanche in six games to advance to the Western Conference Finals.
Read on to find out how and when to watch Edmonton Oilers vs. Dallas Stars Game 1 tonight.
How and when to watch Edmonton Oilers vs. Dallas Stars Game 1
Game 1 of the Edmonton Oilers vs. Dallas Stars NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs series will be played on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 8:30 PM ET (5:30 PM PT). The game will be broadcast on TNT and broadcast Sling TV and the platforms listed below.
How to watch Edmonton Oilers vs. Dallas Stars Game 1 without cable
If your cable subscription doesn't carry TNT, or you did cut the cord with your cable company, you can still watch the playoffs. Below are the platforms where you can watch today's NHL Playoffs game.
Save $25 on Sling TV: The most cost-effective way to stream Oilers vs. stars
If you don't have cable and want to watch today's game, one of the most cost-effective ways to stream playoff games is through a Sling TV subscription. To watch hockey in the postseason, you'll need a subscription to the Orange + Blue tier.
Sling's Orange + Blue tier costs $60 per month, but the platform currently offers $25 off the first month of any pricing tier, making the Orange + Blue tier $35 the first month. You can cancel at any time.
Note: Because Sling TV doesn't offer CBS, you won't be able to watch CBS-broadcast programming like next year's NFL games on CBS. If you're looking for a live TV streaming platform to watch all your favorite sports, we suggest a subscription to Hulu + Live TV.
Key features of the Sling TV Orange + Blue tier:
- Sling TV is our top choice for streaming it NHL playoffs.
- There are 46 channels to watch in total, including ABC, NBC and Fox (if available).
- You get access to NHL games that air on TNT and TBS, which Fubo doesn't include.
- All subscription levels include 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage.
Max subscribers can watch Oilers vs. Stars for free
Max, formerly known as HBO Max, is known for streaming premium HBO content like “Succession” and “House of the Dragon.” Hockey fans can now enjoy NHL Playoffs games airing on TNT and TBS on the streamer with the B/R Sports add-on. You will need a Max subscription to access B/R Sports content such as the NHL Playoffs and NBA Playoffs. Some blackouts apply.
A Max membership starts at $10 per month. Currently, the B/R sports add-on is free.
Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ Bundle – Watch Oilers vs. Stars live for free
You can watch today's match with the Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ Bundle. The package includes 95 channels, including ABC, TNT, TBS, local network affiliates and ESPN. It also includes the ESPN+ streaming service. Unlimited DVR storage is also included. Watch the 2024 NHL playoffs, MLB this season and NFL games broadcast on the network next season with the Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ package.
Hulu + Live TV comes bundled with ESPN+ and Disney+. It is priced at $77 per month after a three-day free trial.
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2024 NHL Playoffs: Complete Schedule
Below are the 2024 NHL Playoffs schedules, standings and results.
2024 NHL Conference Finals Schedule
The NHL Conference Finals is a best-of-seven series that begins on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
End of the Eastern Conference
(1) New York Rangers vs. (1) Florida Panthers
Game 1: | Panthers 3, Rangers 0
Game 2: | Friday, May 24, 8 p.m. | in NYR | TV: ESPN
Game 3: | Sunday, May 26, 3 p.m to FLA | TV: ABC
Game 4: | Tuesday, May 28, 8 p.m. | to FLA | Television: ESPN
*Game 5: | Thursday, May 30, 8 p.m. | in NYR | Television: ESPN
*Game 6: | Saturday, June 1, 8 p.m to FLA | TV: ABC
*Game 7: | Monday, June 3, 8 p.m in NYR | TV: ESPN
Final of the Western Conference
(1) Dallas Stars vs. (2) Edmonton Oilers
Game 1: | Thursday 23 May, 8.30 pm | to DAL | TV: TNT
Game 2: | Saturday, May 25, 8 p.m to DAL | TV: TNT
Game 3: | Monday 27 May, 8.30 pm | to EDM | TV: TNT
Game 4: | Wednesday 29 May, 8.30 pm | to EDM | TV: TNT
*Game 5: | Friday, May 31, to be determined | to DAL | TV: TNT
*Game 6: | Sunday, June 2, to be determined | to EDM | TV: TNT
*Game 7: | Tuesday, June 4, to be determined | to DAL | TV: TNT
Schedule of the second round
Below are the results for the second round of the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Conference of the East
(1) New York Rangers vs. (2) Carolina Hurricanes
Game 1: | Rangers 4, Hurricanes 3 | recapitulation
Game 2: | Rangers 4, Hurricanes 3 (OT2) | recapitulation
Game 3: | Rangers 3, Hurricanes 2 | recapitulation
Game 4: | Hurricanes 4, Rangers 3 | recapitulation
Game 5: | Hurricanes 4, Rangers 1 | recapitulation
Game 6: | Rangers 5, Hurricanes 3 | recapitulation
New York wins 4-2
(1) Florida Panthers vs. (2) Boston Bruins
Game 1: | Bruins 5, Panthers 1 | recapitulation
Game 2: | Panthers 6, Bruins 1| recapitulation
Game 3: | Panthers 6, Bruins 2 | recapitulation
Game 4: | Panthers 3, Bruins 2 | recapitulation
Game 5: | Bruins 2, Panthers 1 | recapitulation
Game 6: | Panthers 2, Bruins 1 | recapitulation
Florida wins 4-2
Western Conference
(1) Dallas Stars vs. (3) Colorado Avalanche
Game 1: | Avalanche 4, Stars 3 | recapitulation
Game 2: | Stars 5, Avalanche 3 | recapitulation
Game 3: | Stars 4, Avalanche 1 | recapitulation
Game 4: | Stars 5, Avalanche 1 | recapitulation
Game 5: | Avalanche 5, Stars 3 | recapitulation
Game 6: | Stars 2, Avalanche 1 (2 OT) | recapitulation
Dallas wins the series 4-2
(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (2) Edmonton Oilers
Game 1: | Canucks 5, Oilers 4| recapitulation
Game 2: | Oilers 4, Canucks 3 | recapitulation
Game 3: | Canucks 4, Oilers 3 | recapitulation
Game 4: | Oilers 3, Canucks 2 | recapitulation
Game 5: | Canucks 3, Oilers 2 | recapitulation
Game 6: | Oilers 5, Canucks 1 | recapitulation
Game 7: | Oilers 3, Canucks 2 | recapitulation
Edmonton wins 4-3
First round results
Below are the results from the first round of the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Conference of the East
(1) New York Rangers vs. (WC2) Washington Capitals
Game 1: | Rangers 4, Capitals 1 | recapitulation
Game 2: | Rangers 4, Capitals 3 | recapitulation
Game 3: | Rangers 3, Capitals 1 | recapitulation
Game 4: | Rangers 4, Capitals 2 | recapitulation
(2) Carolina Hurricanes vs. (3) New York Islanders
Game 1: | Hurricanes 3, Islanders 1 | recapitulation
Game 2: | Hurricanes 5, Islanders 3 | recapitulation
Game 3: | Hurricanes 3, Islanders 2 | recapitulation
Game 4: | Islanders 3, Hurricanes 2 (2OT) | recapitulation
Game 5: | Hurricanes 6, Islanders 3 | recapitulation
(1) Florida Panthers vs. (WC1) Tampa Bay Lightning
Game 1: | Panthers 3, Lightning 2 | recapitulation
Game 2: | Panthers 3, Lightning 2 (OT) | recapitulation
Game 3: | Panthers 5, Lightning 3 | recapitulation
Game 4: | Lightning 6, Panthers 3 | recapitulation
Game 5: | Panthers 6, Lightning 1 | recapitulation
(2) Boston Bruins vs. (3) Toronto Maple Leafs
Game 1: | Bruins 5, Maple Leafs 1 | recapitulation
Game 2: | Maple Leafs 3, Bruins 2 | recapitulation
Game 3: | Bruins 4, Maple Leafs 2 | recapitulation
Game 4: | Bruins 3, Maple Leafs 1 | recapitulation
Game 5: | Maple Leafs 2, Bruins 1 (OT) | recapitulation
Game 6: | Maple Leafs 2, Bruins 1| recapitulation
Game 7: | Bruins 2, Maple Leafs 1 (OT) | recapitulation
Western Conference
(1) Dallas Stars vs. (WC2) Vegas Golden Knights
Game 1: | Golden Knights 4, Stars 3 | recapitulation
Game 2: | Golden Knights 2, Stars 1 | recapitulation
Game 3: | Stars 3, Golden Knights 2 (OT) | recapitulation
Game 4: | Stars 4, Golden Knights 2 | recapitulation
Game 5: | Stars 3, Golden Knights 2 | recapitulation
Game 6: | Golden Knights 2, Stars 0 | recapitulation
Game 7: | Stars 2, Golden Knights 1| recapitulation
(2) Winnipeg Jets vs. (3) Colorado Avalanche
Game 1: | Jets 7, Avalanche 6 | recapitulation
Game 2: | Avalanche 5, Jets 2 | recapitulation
Game 3: | Avalanche 6, Jets 2 | recapitulation
Game 4: | Avalanche 5, Jets 1 | recapitulation
Game 5: | Avalanche 6, Jets 3 | recapitulation
(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (WC1) Nashville Predators
Game 1: | Canucks 4, Predators 2 | recapitulation
Game 2: | Predators 4, Canucks 1 | recapitulation
Game 3: | Canucks 2, Predators 1 | recapitulation
Game 4: | Canucks 4, Predators 3 (OT) | recapitulation
Game 5: | Predators 2, Canucks 1 | recapitulation
Game 6: | Canucks 1, Predators 0 | recapitulation
(2) Edmonton Oilers vs. (3) Los Angeles Kings
Game 1: | Oilers 7, Kings 4 | recapitulation
Game 2: | Kings 5, Oilers 4 (OT) | recapitulation
Game 3: | Oilers 6, Kings 1 | recapitulation
Game 4: | Oilers 1, Kings 0 | recapitulation
Game 5: | Oilers 4, Kings 3 | recapitulation
When are the NHL Stanley Cup Finals?
The Stanley Cup Finals are currently scheduled to begin on June 3, 2024. This date could change based on the length of the Stanley Cup Conference Finals.
