The Golden Knights have the Stars on the brink of elimination.
Vegas used a three-goal first period to secure a 4-0 win in Game 3 on Tuesday night in Dallas, building a commanding 3-0 series lead in the Western Conference Final.
Now, the Stars have their backs against the wall. The team is facing the improbable, but not impossible task of winning four consecutive games in order to keep their season alive. It's a feat that only four teams have ever accomplished in NHL history.
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To make matters worse, Dallas is without captain Jamie Benn for Game 4 after he was suspended for cross-checking Vegas captain Mark Stone in Game 3.
For the Golden Knights, a victory tonight means the club secures its second Stanley Cup Final appearance in the team's six years in the NHL. Vegas made it to the championship series in 2018 against Washington, but fell to the Capitals in five games, missing out on their first Stanley Cup.
The Sporting News has all you need to know to watch Game 4 of Golden Knights vs. Stars.
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What channel is Golden Knights vs. Stars Game 4 on?
- TV channel (U.S.): ESPN
- TV channel (Canada): Sportsnet, CBC, TVAS
- Live stream (U.S.): ESPN+, ESPN app, Fubo
- Live stream (Canada): SN NOW, CBC Gem, CBC Sports app
Golden Knights vs. Stars Game 4 will air live in the United States on ESPN. Fans in Canada can watch on Sportsnet, CBC or for French-speaking viewers, TVA Sports.
For those who want to live stream the game, ESPN+ and the ESPN app are options in the United States, as well as Fubo, which carries all NHL playoff games on ESPN and offers a free trial.
In Canada, streamers can watch the game through SN NOW, CBC Gem or the CBC Sports app.
Golden Knights vs. Stars Game 4 start time
- Date: Thursday, May 25
- Time: 8 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. CT
Golden Knights vs. Stars Game 4 puck drop is set for 8 p.m. ET, 7 p.m. local time in Dallas on Thursday, May 25.
The game is being played at American Airlines Center in Dallas.
Golden Knights vs. Stars Game 4 odds, prediction
- Puckline: Golden Knights +1.5 (-247) | Stars -1.5 (+205)
- Moneyline: Golden Knights +104 | Stars -127
- O/U: 5.5
The Stars enter Game 4 as the favorites at home against the Golden Knights in the Western Conference Final.
Odds provided by Sports Interaction.
Prediction: Game 3 went about as bad as it could for the Stars. They have zero momentum heading into the elimination game on Thursday and are without their captain. With that said, Oettinger has yet to steal a game this series, and I think with their backs against the wall, the Stars goalie bounces back and delivers to keep the team's season alive.
Stars 2, Golden Knights 1
Golden Knights vs. Stars series schedule
| Date | Site | Time (ET) | TV/Result |
| Fri., May 19 | at Vegas | FINAL | Golden Knights 4, Stars 3 (OT) |
| Sun., May 21 | at Vegas | FINAL | Golden Knights 3, Stars 2 (OT) |
| Tue., May 23 | at Dallas | FINAL | Golden Knights 4, Stars 0 |
| Thu., May 25 | at Dallas | 8 p.m. | ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| *Sat., May 27 | at Vegas | 8 p.m. | ABC, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| *Mon., May 29 | at Dallas | 8 p.m. | ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| *Wed., May 31 | at Vegas | 9 p.m. | ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS |
* If necessary
