The Oilers are Western Conference champions after defeating the Stars 6-3 in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final on Thursday to secure their second straight appearance in the Stanley Cup Final

The NHL has its eyes on Dallas to host another outdoor game. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman met with the media ahead of Game 5 of the Western Conference finals in Dallas Thursday night, and when asked about the potential for an outdoor game in Dallas, he hinted one could be coming.

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 Stars starting goalie Jake Oettinger was pulled after giving up two goals on the only two shots he faced in the first 7:09 of a must-win Game 5 in the Western Conference final against Edmonton.

The Mavericks and Stars are headed toward an inevitable split after more than 30 years of sharing the same arena. American Airlines Center likely will one day be home to just the Stars, since the Mavericks have made it apparent they plan to build a new arena and entertainment district — without the Stars — within Dallas city limits.

Stars coach Pete DeBoer is ready for a do-or-die game against the Oilers on Thursday night, citing last year's Oilers as inspiration.