It’s Game 1 of the Western Conference Final, and the Edmonton Oilers are back in familiar territory. On today’s edition of Oilersnation Everyday, we get you fully prepped for the series opener between the Oilers and the Dallas Stars — a rematch of last year’s WCF, which saw Edmonton advance in six games.

This year, the Oilers enter the third round looking like a more complete, battle-tested team. Their depth has stepped up, their blue line is more reliable, and they’re playing their best hockey at the right time. Meanwhile, the Dallas Stars continue to be one of the NHL’s most consistent contenders, reaching the Western Final for the third straight season and bringing back much of the core that has made them so tough to beat.

We’ll break down all the key storylines leading into Game 1, including lineup updates for both teams, possible changes on the Oilers' side, and how the Stars may try to match up with Edmonton’s top six. We'll deliver our full Game 1 lineup report, go through key game notes, share our one big take, ask the Sherwood Ford Giant Question, and fire up the gameday Bet365 betting challenge.

Plus, we’ll be joined by former Edmonton Oilers defenseman Ladi Smid to dive into the WCF repeat matchup. We'll get his thoughts on both teams top lines, as well as their depth down the lineup. How much will this matchup determine the series? And who has the edge heading into Game 1?

All that and everything else you need to know before puck drop, right here on Oilersnation Everyday!

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