Dallas Stars Prepare for Western Conference Finals Rematch with Oilers

Dallas, Texas — The Dallas Stars are gearing up for a thrilling rematch against the Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference Finals. Set to begin on Wednesday, May 21, this series marks the third consecutive year the Stars have reached this stage, seeking redemption against a familiar opponent.

This year, the Stars will face the Oilers, who eliminated them in last year’s conference finals. Dallas aims to secure their first trip to the Stanley Cup Final since their run in 2020.

The Stars come into the matchup with renewed vigor after overcoming the Colorado Avalanche and defeating the Winnipeg Jets, the Presidents’ Trophy winners. Stars’ defenseman Miro Heiskanen is back in play, and key offensive players like Jason Robertson and Matt Duchene are poised to make an impact.

Dallas leads the league in power-play goals and is regarded as a more well-rounded team this year. Head coach Pete DeBoer expressed that his players are eager to capitalize on their strengths and are hungry for revenge.

On the other hand, Edmonton boasts star players like Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, making this a challenging matchup. Oilers’ general manager shared that both teams possess depth and skill, emphasizing that the series will likely depend on who performs better in the key moments.

Notably, former Stars defenseman John Klingberg will face his old team as he plays for the Oilers. Klingberg, who battled through a long recovery after hip surgery, has managed to contribute in the playoffs. Stars’ general manager Jim Nill mentioned maintaining a positive relationship with Klingberg despite their past contract negotiations.

As anticipation builds for this showdown, fans can expect to see passionate performances from both sides. The first game will take place at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, with a puck drop scheduled for 7:00 p.m. CST.

The full schedule for the series includes:

• Game 1: May 21, American Airlines Center, Dallas, 7:00 p.m. CST
• Game 2: May 23, American Airlines Center, Dallas, 7:00 p.m. CST
• Game 3: May 25, Rogers Place, Edmonton, 2:00 p.m. CST
• Game 4: May 27, Rogers Place, Edmonton, 7:00 p.m. CST
• Game 5 (if necessary): May 29, American Airlines Center, Dallas, 7:00 p.m. CST
• Game 6 (if necessary): May 31, Rogers Place, Edmonton, 7:00 p.m. CST
• Game 7 (if necessary): June 2, American Airlines Center, Dallas, 7:00 p.m. CST

With the rivalry heating up, all eyes will be on how each team performs when the stakes are at their highest.