Edmonton Oilers vs. Dallas Stars Livestream: Here’s How to Watch Game 1 Online Without Cable

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We’re getting close to the Stanley Cup Finals. However, the winner of the Western Conference Finals has yet to be decided. Starting on Wednesday, May 21, Game 1 features Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers battling against Jason Robertson and the Dallas Stars in a best-of-seven series.

The winner will face off against the Eastern Conference Champions, either the Florida Panthers or Carolina Hurricanes, for the Stanley Cup.

At a Glance: How to Watch Oilers vs. Stars

Looking to catch Game 1? Below is a quick guide on the best ways to watch Edmonton vs. Dallas, plus a full schedule of the NHL Playoffs series.

How to Watch Oilers vs. Stars Playoff Games Online

Game 1 of the Oilers vs. Stars playoff series is broadcast on ESPN. If you don’t have cable, the best way to watch the Edmonton-Dallas series is with DirecTV and Fubo, since it carries ESPN, which will have simulcasts of games. Here’s a breakdown of these options, including free trial and pricing information:

One of the best ways to watch the 2025 NHL Playoffs, including the Oilers vs. Stars series, is DirecTV. The streaming service offers various streaming options, while it carries ESPN. The best package for the NHL is the “MySports” plan, which carries more than 20 sports channels, which starts with a five-day free trial and costs $69.99 monthly after the trial ends.

Another streaming service that will let you watch Oilers vs. Stars online is Fubo. The service carries ESPN in its “Pro” plan, which costs $84.99 per month. However, Fubo offers a seven-day free trial to start and $20 off your first month of service. Overall, the streamer carries more than 300 channels in total with its “Elite” plan. It’s pretty comprehensive.

Sling is the more wallet-friendly live TV streaming service option. NHL fans can use to watch Oilers vs. Stars and other NHL Playoff games on TNT, ESPN and ABC with the Sling Orange + Blue package. It starts at $33 for the first month of service, $65.99 per month afterwards. Unfortunately, Sling does not currently offer a free trial.

Please note: Pricing and channel availability varies from location to location.

Hulu + Live TV carries ESPN for Oilers vs. Stars livestreams, as well as TNT and ABC to watch more NHL Playoff games. It starts at $82.99 per month, but you get access to more than 90 channels. Subscribers also get access to ESPN+, Disney+, and Hulu’s full on-demand library of movies, TV shows, and originals. Meanwhile, Hulu + Live TV offers a three-day free trial to start watching games.

Oilers vs. Stars Schedule, Next Game

Although Dallas has the better regular season record, Edmonton is slightly favored to win the NHL Western Conference Finals and return to the Stanley Cup Finals again. Here’s the full Edmonton vs. Dallas series schedule and results:

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