Game 5 of the NHL Western Conference Finals between the Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars is upon us, with the Oilers holding a 3-1 series lead.

The Edmonton Oilers beat Dallas 6-3 in Game 5 to set up a Stanley Cup Final rematch with defending champion Florida.

The Edmonton Oilers can earn a second consecutive trip to the Stanley Cup Final with a victory at the Dallas Stars. Here's what to know about Game 5:

Dallas Stars starting goalie Jake Oettinger was pulled after giving up two goals on the only two shots he faced in the first 7:09 of a must-win Game 5 in the Western Conference final against Edmonton.

The Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars meet in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday at American Airlines Center.

While watching the Edmonton Oilers' crusade for their sixth Stanley Cup championship and first since 1990, it's hard to imagine that the team led by Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl was founded by a Canadian Royal Air Force fighter pilot who fought in the Battle of Britain during World War II.

The Edmonton Oilers entered the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs with a glaring hole within their lineup. Star defenceman Mattias Ekholm battled injury during the second half of the regular season, and tried to return from his ailment,