The 2025 NHL Western Conference Finals will feature the Dallas Stars and the Edmonton Oilers, showcasing two of the league's most potent offenses. The Stars reached this stage by defeating the Colorado Avalanche in a hard-fought seven-game series, followed by a decisive six-game victory over the Winnipeg Jets. Meanwhile, the Oilers advanced after overcoming the Los Angeles Kings and the Vegas Golden Knights in six and five games, respectively. The first game is set for May 21, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET, with subsequent contests following closely.

From a betting perspective, the Oilers are slight favorites at -120, while the Stars' odds are at +100. In terms of playoff performance, the Stars' Mikko Rantanen leads all scorers with 19 points. The Oilers’ Connor McDavid is also a key player to watch with a solid playoff showing. This matchup is a historic one, as the Oilers become the first Canadian team to appear in consecutive conference finals since the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1994, and it's expected to be a closely contested series.