Edmonton Oilers, Dallas Stars set for Western Conference final clash
Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers are set to meet the well-balanced — and well-rested — Dallas Stars in the Western Conference final. After more than two decades, the franchises are set to renew playoff hostilities Thursday.
![Edmonton Oilers, Dallas Stars set for Western Conference final clash](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7212228.1716467466!/cpImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/hkn-oilers-stars-playoff-history-20240522.jpg)
![Dallas Stars Mike Modano fires the puck past Edmonton Oilers goalie Tommy Salo to score the winning goal during third period NHL playoff action in Edmonton, Saturday April 19, 2003. Dallas eliminated Edmonton from the playoffs with a 4-2 record. After more than two decades of cooled tensions, the franchises are set to renew playoff hostilities Thursday. A goalie in an oilers jersey kneels in net.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7212228.1716467466!/cpImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/hkn-oilers-stars-playoff-history-20240522.jpg)
Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers are set to meet the well-balanced — and well-rested — Dallas Stars in the Western Conference final. After more than two decades, the franchises are set to renew playoff hostilities Thursday.