What to know for the NHL conference finals: Matchups, schedule and where to watch

Four teams are on the doorstep of the Stanley Cup Final.

The Dallas Stars and will square off in a Western Conference Final rematch in the 2025 NHL playoffs, while the defending champion and the meet in the Eastern Conference Final for the second time in three years.

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The Panthers, the Atlantic Division's No. 3 seed, have reached the , with a chance to make a third straight Cup Final. Florida has kept its repeat bid alive by beating the No. 2 in and the No. 1 in seven games. The Panthers, who can join an exclusive group of back-to-back Cup winners, against the Leafs and .

The Hurricanes are looking to avoid a repeat of the , when they were swept by Florida. Carolina, the Metro Division's No. 2 seed, needed just five games to and the . has been stellar between the pipes for Carolina, boasting a 1.36 goals-against average and a .937 save percentage in nine playoff starts.

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Now, the Hurricanes need to get past the defending champs in order to reach their in 2006.

The Oilers, last year's Stanley Cup runners-up, are also eyeing a return trip to the Cup Final in search of the . and Co. dropped their first two games of this postseason, but have only suffered one loss since.

Edmonton, the Pacific Division's No. 3 seed, against the No. 2 with four straight comeback wins before the No. 1 in five games. McDavid and co-star have combined for eight goals and 25 assists across 11 playoff contests.

The Stars are playing in their and fourth since 2020. But Dallas has been eliminated from this round the last two postseasons, most recently .

Dallas, the Central Division's No. 2 seed, first outlasted the No. 3 in a and then bounced the Presidents' Trophy-winning Winnipeg Jets in . Trade deadline acquisition has racked up a playoff-high 19 points (nine goals, 10 assists) as he attempts to help deliver the Stars their first title since 1999 and second overall.

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So, when will the conference finals start and who has home-ice advantage? Here's what to know:

What are the NHL Eastern, Western Conference Final matchups?

Eastern Conference Final: Florida Panthers vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Western Conference Final: Edmonton Oilers vs. Dallas Stars

When do the NHL Eastern, Western Conference Finals start?

The conference final round begins with Panthers-Hurricanes on Tuesday, May 20, followed by Game 1 of Oilers-Stars on Wednesday, May 21.

Who has home-ice advantage in the Eastern, Western Conference Finals?

Dallas and Carolina have home-ice advantage due to their superior regular-season records.

What is the Oilers vs. Stars Western Conference Final schedule?

Game 1: Oilers at Stars -- Wednesday, May 21, 8 p.m. ET, ESPN
Game 2: Oilers at Stars -- Friday, May 23, 8 p.m. ET, ESPN
Game 3: Stars at Oilers -- Sunday, May 25, 3 p.m. ET, ABC
Game 4: Stars at Oilers -- Tuesday, May 27, 8 p.m. ET, ESPN
Game 5 (if necessary): Oilers at Stars -- Thursday, May 29, 8 p.m. ET, ESPN
Game 6 (if necessary): Stars at Oilers -- Saturday, May 31, 8 p.m. ET, ABC
Game 7 (if necessary): Oilers at Stars -- Monday, June 2, 8 p.m. ET, ESPN

Where to watch, stream the Oilers vs. Stars Western Conference Final

The West Final will air across ESPN and ABC, and can be streamed live on and the .

What is the Panthers vs. Hurricanes Eastern Conference Final schedule?

Game 1: Panthers at Hurricanes -- Tuesday, May 20, 8 p.m. ET, TNT/truTV
Game 2: Panthers at Hurricanes -- Thursday, May 22, 8 p.m. ET, TNT/truTV
Game 3: Hurricanes at Panthers -- Saturday, May 24, 8 p.m. ET, TNT/truTV
Game 4: Hurricanes at Panthers -- Monday, May 26, 8 p.m. ET, TNT/truTV
Game 5 (if necessary): Panthers at Hurricanes -- Wednesday, May 28, 8 p.m. ET, TNT/truTV
Game 6 (if necessary): Hurricanes at Panthers -- Friday, May 30, 8 p.m. ET, TNT/truTV
Game 7 (if necessary): Panthers at Hurricanes -- Sunday, June 1, 8 p.m. ET, TNT/truTV