Oilers vs Stars Game 5 Showdown: Live Updates, Final Score & Can’t-Miss Highlights

The Edmonton Oilers carry a commanding 3–1 series lead into tonight’s Western Conference Final Game 5 against the Dallas Stars, setting up a potential clincher at American Airlines Center in Dallas (8 p.m. ET on ESPN, ESPN+ and Sportsnet). Power-play punch vs. home-ice desperation • Edmonton’s league-best postseason power play (32.8%) has scored in three of four games, spearheaded by Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, who have combined for 21 points in the series. • Dallas has generated just two goals on 11 opportunities with the extra man; head coach Peter DeBoer said the Stars “must win the special-teams battle to extend our season.” Goaltending spotlight • Stuart Skinner owns a 1.76 GAA and .934 save percentage since a Game 2 goalie change in the previous round, stabilizing Edmonton’s crease. • Jake Oettinger, brilliant through two rounds, has been tagged for 11 goals in the past three games; Dallas believes the return to home ice can reset his rhythm. How to watch Oilers vs Stars Game 5 live • TV: ESPN (U.S.), Sportsnet/CBC (Canada) • Streaming: ESPN+, Fubo, Sling, SN NOW • Radio: 630 CHED (Edmonton), The Ticket 96.7 FM (Dallas) Keys to Game 5 1. First 10 minutes: Edmonton has out-scored Dallas 6-1 in opening periods, including a three-goal barrage in Game 4. 2. Faceoff dominance: The Oilers’ 55.4% win rate has fed their transition game; Stars center Roope Hintz must tilt the dot back in Dallas’ favor. 3. Shot suppression: Edmonton blocked 22 attempts in Game 4, frustrating Dallas shooters and feeding rush chances the other way. What’s at stake • An Edmonton win books the franchise’s first Stanley Cup Final appearance since 2006. • A Dallas victory forces Game 6 in Alberta on Sunday and keeps alive the Stars’ bid for their first Cup berth since 2020. Trending fan queries answered • “Oilers vs Stars Game 5 start time”: 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT / 6 p.m. MT. • “Oilers vs Stars live stream free”: ESPN+ offers a seven-day trial; Canadians can stream on SN NOW. • “Stanley Cup Final schedule”: If Edmonton clinches, Game 1 is slated for Monday, June 2 (network TBD). Bottom line With McDavid operating at MVP pace and Edmonton’s depth rolling four effective lines, Dallas faces its toughest test of the postseason. The Stars must crack Skinner early, ignite their power play, and harness the AAC crowd’s energy—or the Oilers will be skating into June with Western Conference silver in hand.