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We are close to the Stanley Cup final. However, the winner of the Western Conference Finals has not yet been decided. Starting Wednesday, May 21, the first game features Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers fighting the seventy-season stars of Jason Robertson and Dallas.

The winner will face the Stanley Cup against the Eastern Conference champion (Florida Panthers or Carolina Hurricanes).

At a glance: How to watch the oil man and the stars

Want to capture the first game? Here is a quick guide to the best ways to watch Edmonton vs. Dallas, and a full schedule for the NHL playoff series.

How to watch the Oil Man and the Stars playoff game online

The first game of the Oil Man and the Stars playoff series aired on ESPN. If you don't have a cable, the best way to watch the Edmonton-Dallas series is to use it with DirectV and Fubo, as it comes with ESPN, which will have a simulation game for the game. Here is a breakdown of these options, including free trials and pricing information:

DirectV is one of the best ways to watch the 2025 NHL playoffs, including the Oilers vs. Galaxy. The streaming service offers a variety of streaming options, and it carries ESPN. The best package for the NHL is the "Mysports" program, which comes with over 20 sports channels, which starts with a free five-day trial and sells for $69.99 per month after the trial period ends.

Another streaming service that allows you to watch Oil Man and Stars online is Fubo. The service comes with ESPN in its "Pro" plan and costs $84.99 per month. However, Fubo offers a free 7-day trial, with your first month of service discounted $20. Overall, Ribbons carry over 300 channels in total with their “elite” program. This is very comprehensive.

Slings are wallet-friendly live TV streaming service options. NHL fans can watch the Oilers vs. Celebrities and other NHL playoffs on TNT, ESPN and ABC with the Sling Orange + Blue package. The first month of service starts at $33 and then $65.99 per month. Unfortunately, the sling does not currently offer a free trial.

Please note: Pricing and channel availability vary by location.

Hulu + Live TV brings ESPN to the Oilers and Stars live streaming, as well as TNT and ABC to watch more NHL playoffs. It starts at $82.99 per month, but you can access over 90 channels. Subscribers also have access to the full library of on-demand movies, TV shows and original works for ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu. Meanwhile, Hulu+ Live TV offers a three-day free trial to start watching the game.

Oil Man and Stars Schedule, Next Game

Despite Dallas having a better regular season record, Edmonton has a slight preference to win the NHL Western Conference Finals and returns to the Stanley Cup final again. Here are the Edmonton vs. Dallas series plans and results:

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