The Dallas Stars pulled goalie Jake Oettinger after he allowed goals on each of the first two shots he faced in Game 5 against the Edmonton Oilers at American Airlines Center on Thursday. He was replaced by Casey DeSmith at 7:09 of the first period.

Dallas Stars' Sam Steel (18) and Edmonton Oilers' Darnell Nurse (25) battle in the corner during the third period in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs in Edmonton, Alberta, Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) AP

The Dallas Stars have their backs against the wall as they take the ice for Game 5 of the Western Conference finals against the Edmonton Oilers. The Stars have dropped three straight games to Edmonton, including a 4-1 loss in Tuesday’s Game 4 that dropped Dallas into a 3-1 hole.

The Dallas Stars face elimination tonight as they take on Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals, live from Dallas, Texas.

DALLAS — Dallas Stars Head Coach Pete DeBoer pulled goaltender Jake Oettinger less than eight minutes into Game 5 of the Western Conference Final Thursday after going down 2-0.

The Dallas Stars play against the Edmonton Oilers in game 5 of their NHL Playoff series tonight. Fans can watch this game for free online.

DALLAS -- Dallas Stars coach Pete DeBoer is taking inspiration from his opponent going into Game 5 of the Western Conference Final against the Edmonton Oilers at American Airlines Center on Thursday (8 p.m. ET; CBC, TVAS, SN, ESPN+, ABC).