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The NHL Western Conference final series between the Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars begins tonight. The Oilers defeated 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 final.
Keep reading to find out how and when to watch the Edmonton Oilers’ Game 1 against the Dallas Stars tonight.
How and when to watch Edmonton Oilers vs. Dallas Stars Game 1
Game 1 of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars will be played on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 8:30 p.m. ET (5:30 p.m. PT). The game will be broadcast on TNT and broadcast on Sling TV and the platforms presented below.
How to watch Edmonton Oilers vs. Dallas Stars Game 1 without cable
If your cable subscription does not offer DTT or if you have Cut the rope with your cable provider you can still watch the playoffs. Below are the platforms where you can watch today’s NHL playoff game.
Save $25 on Sling TV: The most cost-effective way to stream the Oilers vs. Chicago game. 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 with a subscription to Sling TV. To watch playoff hockey, you will need a subscription at the Orange + Blue tier.
Sling’s Orange + Blue tier costs $60 per month, but the platform is currently offering $25 off the first month of any pricing tier, making the Orange + Blue tier $35 for the first month . You can cancel at any time.
Note: Since Sling TV does not carry CBS, you will not be able to watch programs broadcast on CBS such as next year’s NFL games on CBS. If you are looking for a live TV streaming platform to watch all your favorite sports, we suggest you subscribe to Hulu + Live TV.
Key Features of the Sling TV Orange + Blue Tier:
- Sling TV is our top choice for streaming NHL playoffs.
- There are 46 channels to watch in total, including ABC, NBC, and Fox (where available).
- You have access to NHL games broadcast on TNT and TBS, which Fubo does not offer.
- All subscription levels include 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage.
Maximum subscribers can watch the Oilers vs. Oilers match for free. Stars
Max., formerly known as HBO Max, is known for streaming top-tier HBO content like “Succession” and “House of the Dragon.” Now, hockey fans can enjoy NHL playoff games broadcast 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 like the NHL Playoffs and NBA Playoffs. Some breakdowns apply.
A subscription to Max starts at $10 per month. The B/R sports add-on is currently free.
Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ Package: Watch the Oilers vs. Toronto game for free. Stars live
You can watch today’s match with the Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ package. The package includes 95 channels, including ABC, TNT, TBS, local network affiliate channels and ESPN. It also includes the ESPN+ streaming service. Unlimited DVR storage is also included. Watch the 2024 NHL Playoffs, MLB this season, and network NFL games next season with the Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ package.
Hulu + Live TV comes 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 schedules, standings and scores for the 2024 NHL playoffs.
2024 NHL Conference Finals Schedule
The NHL Conference Finals are a best-of-seven series that begins on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
Eastern Conference Finals
(1) New York Rangers vs. (1) Florida Panthers
Game 1: | Panthers 3, Rangers 0
Game 2: | Friday May 24, 8 p.m. | in New York | Television: ESPN
Game 3: | Sunday May 26, 3 p.m. | at the FLA | Television: ABC
Game 4: | Tuesday May 28, 8 p.m. | at the FLA | Television: ESPN
*Game 5: | Thursday May 30, 8 p.m. | in New York | Television: ESPN
*Game 6: | Saturday June 1, 8 p.m. | at the FLA | Television: ABC
*Game 7: | Monday June 3, 8 p.m. | in New York | Television: ESPN
Western Conference Finals
(1) Dallas Stars vs. (2) Edmonton Oilers
Game 1: | Thursday May 23, 8:30 p.m. | at DAL | Television: TNT
Game 2: | Saturday May 25, 8 p.m. | at DAL | Television: TNT
Game 3: | Monday May 27, 8:30 p.m. | at EDM | Television: TNT
Game 4: | Wednesday May 29, 8:30 p.m. | at EDM | Television: TNT
*Game 5: | Friday May 31, to be determined | at DAL | Television: TNT
*Game 6: | Sunday June 2, to be determined | at EDM | Television: TNT
*Game 7: | Tuesday June 4, to be determined | at DAL | Television: TNT
Second round schedule
Below are the scores from the second round of the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Eastern Conference
(1) New York Rangers vs. (2) Carolina Hurricanes
Game 1: | Rangers 4, Hurricanes 3 | to summarize
Game 2: | Rangers 4, Hurricanes 3 (OT2) | to summarize
Game 3: | Rangers 3, Hurricanes 2 | to summarize
Game 4: | Hurricanes 4, Rangers 3 | to summarize
Game 5: | Hurricanes 4, Rangers 1 | to summarize
Game 6: | Rangers 5, Hurricanes 3 | to summarize
New York wins 4-2
(1) Florida Panthers vs. (2) Boston Bruins
Game 1: | Bruins 5, Panthers 1 | to summarize
Game 2: | Panthers 6, Bruins 1| to summarize
Game 3: | Panthers 6, Bruins 2 | to summarize
Game 4: | Panthers 3, Bruins 2 | to summarize
Game 5: | Bruins 2, Panthers 1 | to summarize
Game 6: | Panthers 2, Bruins 1 | to summarize
Florida wins 4-2
Western Conference
(1) Dallas Stars vs. (3) Colorado Avalanche
Game 1: | Avalanche 4, Stars 3 | to summarize
Game 2: | Stars 5, Avalanche 3 | to summarize
Game 3: | Stars 4, Avalanche 1 | to summarize
Game 4: | Stars 5, Avalanche 1 | to summarize
Game 5: | Avalanche 5, Stars 3 | to summarize
Game 6: | Stars 2, Avalanche 1 (2 overtimes) | to summarize
Dallas wins the series 4-2
(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (2) Edmonton Oilers
Game 1: | Canucks 5, Oilers 4| to summarize
Game 2: | Oilers 4, Canucks 3 | to summarize
Game 3: | Canucks 4, Oilers 3 | to summarize
Game 4: | Oilers 3, Canucks 2 | to summarize
Game 5: | Canucks 3, Oilers 2 | to summarize
Game 6: | Oilers 5, Canucks 1 | to summarize
Game 7: | Oilers 3, Canucks 2 | to summarize
Edmonton wins 4-3
First round results
Below are the scores from the first round of the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Eastern Conference
(1) New York Rangers vs. (WC2) Washington Capitals
Game 1: | Rangers 4, Capitals 1 | to summarize
Game 2: | Rangers 4, Capitals 3 | to summarize
Game 3: | Rangers 3, Capitals 1 | to summarize
Game 4: | Rangers 4, Capitals 2 | to summarize
(2) Carolina Hurricanes vs. (3) New York Islanders
Game 1: | Hurricanes 3, Islanders 1 | to summarize
Game 2: | Hurricanes 5, Islanders 3 | to summarize
Game 3: | Hurricanes 3, Islanders 2 | to summarize
Game 4: | Islanders 3, Hurricanes 2 (2OT) | to summarize
Game 5: | Hurricanes 6, Islanders 3 | to summarize
(1) Florida Panthers vs. (WC1) Tampa Bay Lightning
Game 1: | Panthers 3, Lightning 2 | to summarize
Game 2: | Panthers 3, Lightning 2 (OT) | to summarize
Game 3: | Panthers 5, Lightning 3 | to summarize
Game 4: | Lightning 6, Panthers 3 | to summarize
Game 5: | Panthers 6, Lightning 1 | to summarize
(2) Boston Bruins vs. (3) Toronto Maple Leafs
Game 1: | Bruins 5, Maple Leafs 1 | to summarize
Game 2: | Maple Leafs 3, Bruins 2 | to summarize
Game 3: | Bruins 4, Maple Leafs 2 | to summarize
Game 4: | Bruins 3, Maple Leafs 1 | to summarize
Game 5: | Maple Leafs 2, Bruins 1 (OT) | to summarize
Game 6: | Maple Leafs 2, Bruins 1| to summarize
Game 7: | Bruins 2, Maple Leafs 1 (OT) | to summarize
Western Conference
(1) Dallas Stars vs. (WC2) Vegas Golden Knights
Game 1: | Golden Knights 4, Stars 3 | to summarize
Game 2: | Golden Knights 2, Stars 1 | to summarize
Game 3: | Stars 3, Golden Knights 2 (OT) | to summarize
Game 4: | Stars 4, Golden Knights 2 | to summarize
Game 5: | Stars 3, Golden Knights 2 | to summarize
Game 6: | Golden Knights 2, Stars 0 | to summarize
Game 7: | Stars 2, Golden Knights 1| to summarize
(2) Winnipeg Jets vs. (3) Colorado Avalanche
Game 1: | Jets 7, Avalanche 6 | to summarize
Game 2: | Avalanche 5, Jets 2 | to summarize
Game 3: | Avalanche 6, Jets 2 | to summarize
Game 4: | Avalanche 5, Jets 1 | to summarize
Game 5: | Avalanche 6, Jets 3 | to summarize
(1) Vancouver Canucks vs. (WC1) Nashville Predators
Game 1: | Canucks 4, Predators 2 | to summarize
Game 2: | Predators 4, Canucks 1 | to summarize
Game 3: | Canucks 2, Predators 1 | to summarize
Game 4: | Canucks 4, Predators 3 (OT) | to summarize
Game 5: | Predators 2, Canucks 1 | to summarize
Game 6: | Canucks 1, Predators 0 | to summarize
(2) Edmonton Oilers vs. (3) Los Angeles Kings
Game 1: | Oilers 7, Kings 4 | to summarize
Game 2: | Kings 5, Oilers 4 (OT) | to summarize
Game 3: | Oilers 6, Kings 1 | to summarize
Game 4: | Oilers 1, Kings 0 | to summarize
Game 5: | Oilers 4, Kings 3 | to summarize
When are the NHL Stanley Cup Finals?
The Stanley Cup Finals are currently scheduled to begin on June 3, 2024. This date could change depending on the length of the Stanley Cup Conference Finals.
