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Stars vs. Oilers: How to watch, live stream and more to know about Game 1
View Date:2024-12-23 23:08:43
The Edmonton Oilers bring a powerful offense with them when they visit the Dallas Stars in Game 1 of the Western Conference final.
Leon Draisaitl leads playoff scorers with 24 points and has a 12-game point streak. Connor McDavid has a league-best 19 assists. Zach Hyman leads with 11 goals and Evan Bouchard is the top-scoring defenseman with 20 points.
But the Stars have an impressive defense with goalie Jake Oettinger leading conference final goalies with a 2.09 goals-against average. Dallas held the high-powered Colorado Avalanche to one goal in each of the three games in Denver.
Here's what to know about Game 1 of the Western Conference final:
When is Game 1 of the Stars vs Oilers Western Conference finals?
Game 1 will be at 8:30 p.m. ET Thursday at American Airlines Arena in Dallas.
How to watch Game 1 of the Stars vs Oilers Western Conference finals
Game 1 will be shown on TNT and truTV. It can be streamed on MAX and services that carry TNT, such as Sling.
What is the expected goaltending matchup for Game 1?
Stars' Oettinger (8-5, 2.09 goals-against average, .918 save percentage) vs. Oilers' Stuart Skinner (7-3, 2.87, .881)
Who won the regular-season series?
2-0-1 Stars
Who has the statistical edge?
The Oilers lead the Stars in goals per games (3.82 to 2.92), but Dallas has the better defense (2.38 to 2.75) and is better at five-on-five play.
The Oilers also lead all postseason teams in power play (37.5 percent) and penalty kill (91.4 percent). The Stars struggle when short-handed (69.2 percent).
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