The series that will determine who is the best in the West starts tonight.
The Golden Knights and Stars begin their conference finals series with Game 1 set to take place out in Las Vegas.
Vegas defeated Edmonton in six games to reach their fourth conference finals in six seasons. The Golden Knights did enough to best Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and the Oilers at 5 on 5 in their second-round series to knock off one of the favorites in the conference.
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Dallas required the full seven games in its second-round series against Seattle, but the Stars walked away with a Game 7 victory to clinch their spot in the Western Conference Final. The club returns to within one round of the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2020.
The Stars aim for their first Stanley Cup win since 1999, while the Golden Knights have never hoisted Lord Stanley.
This is a rematch of the 2020 Western Conference Final. The Stars took that series in five games over the Golden Knights.
The Sporting News has all you need to know to watch Golden Knights vs. Stars Game 1.
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What channel is Golden Knights vs. Stars Game 1 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
The Golden Knights vs. Stars Game 1 is set to air live in the United States on ESPN. Fans in Canada can watch the action on Sportsnet, CBC or TVA Sports for the French-speaking audience.
For those looking to live stream the game, ESPN+ and the ESPN app are options in the United States, in addition to Fubo, which carries all NHL playoff games on ESPN and has 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 1 start time
- Date: Friday, May 19
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET | 5:30 p.m. PT
The Golden Knights vs. Stars Game 1 puck drop is set for Friday, May 19 at 8:30 p.m. ET, 5:30 p.m. local time in Vegas.
The game is being played at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.
Golden Knights vs. Stars Game 1 odds, prediction
- Puckline: Golden Knights -1.5 (+210) | Stars +1.5 (-253)
- Moneyline: Golden Knights -129 | Stars +106
- O/U: 5.5
The Golden Knights enter Game 1 as slight favorites at home against the Stars to kick off the Western Conference Final.
Odds provided by Sports Interaction.
Prediction: The fortress hasn't exactly bode well for Vegas this season. The Golden Knights were one of the worst teams at home during the regular season. I think the Stars ride the momentum of their Game 7 win over the Kraken into Game 1 and steal a contest on the road.
Stars 5, Golden Knights 4
Golden Knights vs. Stars series schedule
| Date | Site | Time (ET) | TV/Result |
| Fri., May 19 | at Vegas | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| Sun., May 21 | at Vegas | 3 p.m. | ABC, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| Tues., May 23 | at Dallas | 8 p.m. | ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| Thurs., 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
