Get ready for an electrifying Western Conference matchup on Thursday, March 12, 2026, as the Edmonton Oilers hit the road to take on the Dallas Stars. With the playoffs just around the corner, both teams are fighting for crucial points. Whether you’re cheering for Connor McDavid to hit his next milestone or backing the powerhouse Stars on home ice, here is everything you need to know to catch the action live.
TV and Streaming Options: Edmonton Oilers at Dallas Stars
Puck drop for tonight’s game is scheduled for 8:00 PM EDT (7:00 PM CDT / 6:00 PM MDT) at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.
Where to watch in the USA:
Fans in the United States can stream the game exclusively on ESPN+ and Hulu. If you are outside the local broadcast markets, ESPN+ serves as your primary hub for NHL out-of-market games.
Where to watch in Canada:
Canadian viewers can catch the game on television via Sportsnet (SNO, SN1). For those looking to stream, Sportsnet+ will carry the live feed across Canada.
Regional Blackouts Explained
If you’re wondering why you can’t stream the game on platforms like ESPN+ or Sportsnet+, you might be facing a regional blackout. The NHL enforces regional blackouts to protect local broadcast rights. If you live within the Dallas Stars’ or Edmonton Oilers’ designated local television market, the national stream may be blocked. Instead, you are required to watch the game on the local regional sports network (RSN) that holds the exclusive broadcasting rights in your zip code or postal code.
2025-26 Season Update: Team Records, Scorers & Injuries
The Dallas Stars come into tonight’s game boasting an elite record of 40-14-10 (90 points), placing them securely near the top of the Central Division. They are riding high after a tight, one-goal victory in their last outing against the Blackhawks. The Edmonton Oilers are also stringing together wins, sitting at 32-25-8 (72 points) following a crucial 4-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday.
When it comes to the top of the stat sheet, these teams are loaded with firepower. For Edmonton, Connor McDavid leads the charge with an incredible 110 points (36 goals, 74 assists) as he nears his 400th career goal, followed closely by Leon Draisaitl with 94 points. On the Dallas side, Jason Robertson paces the Stars with 74 points, while offensive engine Mikko Rantanen has posted 69 points, and Wyatt Johnston is enjoying a breakout year with 68 points.
On the injury front, the Oilers suffered a major setback in their last game when starting goaltender Connor Ingram left with an upper-body injury. He is not expected to play tonight, thrusting the backup goaltending duties into the spotlight.
My Betting Odds and Game Score Prediction
When looking at tonight’s betting odds with Dallas as a -130 moneyline favorite and the over/under set at 6.5 goals, I have to lean toward the home team. In my experience covering the league this season, the Stars’ depth has been an absolute nightmare for opponents at the American Airlines Center. The Oilers’ offense is undeniably lethal, but losing Connor Ingram to an upper-body injury throws a massive wrench into their defensive stability against a Dallas team that can score from all four lines. I predict a high-scoring, tightly contested affair where Dallas edges it out in the third period. Give me the Stars to win 4-3, hitting the over right on the number.
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