The 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs continue as the Vegas Golden Knights (P1) and Dallas Stars (C2) head into the Western Conference Finals.
Founded in 2017, the Knights are one of the most successful expansion teams within their first 6 seasons in the history of the NHL. In their inaugural season, the Knights won the Western Conference but fell short of a Stanley Cup title. Now, they’re back in the conference finals, after finishing their regular season campaign 51-22 and securing their third Pacific Division title. With a 4-1 series win over the Winnipeg Jets in the opening round and a 4-1 series win over the Edmonton Oilers, the Knights will have to duel it out against a tough Dallas team if they want to advance to the Stanley Cup Finals.
After going 47-21 in the regular season, the Stars ended up in second place in the Central Division. In the opening round, they tamed the Minnesota Wild, 4-2, and then won a thrilling second-round series against the Seattle Kraken, 4-3. Heading into the series, the Stars and Knights have played 20 times with them splitting the head-to-head matchups with 10 wins, which makes this the ultimate series for bragging rights.
The American Airlines Center and T-Mobile Arena will host the series but if cannot attend the games, you can find out how to watch the 2023 Western Conference Finals without cable, below.
Games, Time, & Channels
Vegas Golden Knights (P1) vs. Dallas Stars (C2) (2023 Western Conference Finals)
Gold Knights lead series 3-0
All times Eastern
- Game 1: Friday, May 19: Stars 3 at Golden Knights 4, 8:30 p.m.; ESPN
- Game 2: Sunday, May 21: Stars 2 at Golden Knights 3, 3 p.m.; ABC
- Game 3: Tuesday, May 23: Golden Knights 4 at Stars 0, 8 p.m.; ESPN
- Game 4: Thursday, May 25: Golden Knights at Stars, 8 p.m.; ESPN
- Game 5: *Saturday, May 27: Stars at Golden Knights, 8 p.m.; ABC
- Game 6: *Monday, May 29: Golden Knights at Stars, 8 p.m.; ESPN
- Game 7: *Wednesday, May 31: Stars at Golden Knights, 9 p.m.; ESPN
*if necessary
How to Watch the 2023 Western Conference Finals Live Without Cable
The Vegas Golden Knights and the Dallas Stars dual it out in the NHL postseason as the Western Conference Finals will air exclusively on ESPN and ABC and cord cutters can stream each game live on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and other compatible devices with a subscription to live TV streaming service.
DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Vidgo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV will carry all of the games live on ESPN, and ABC.
If you’re looking to save money, you can watch each body check and goal during the Western Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs that air on ABC for free by using an antenna, and AntennaWeb is a great tool to find out which ABC affiliates are in your area.
Watch the Western Conference Finals Live on DIRECTV STREAM
Watch every game between the Golden Knights and Stars as they look to become the new Western Conference champions with DIRECTV STREAM. The Entertainment package includes ESPN, ABC, and TNT, and over 75 channels, so viewers can watch each game of the series and more for only $74.99 per month. There are no contracts, no hidden fees, and a subscription includes unlimited cloud DVR storage.
New subscribers can take advantage of a 5-day free trial before subscribing, which allows you to watch Golden Knights vs. Stars for free online.
Watch the Western Conference Finals Live on Fubo
Watch the two remaining teams in the NHL’s Western Conference and over 100 sporting events with the Pro plan from Fubo. The plan includes ESPN and ABC, so you can watch the Golden Knights-Stars series and over 140 channels for only $74.99 per month. Relive your favorite moments during WCFs, and rewatch your favorite shows with 1000 hours and Cloud DVR space.
With Fubo, new subscribers can get a free one-week trial which is a way to stream Golden Knights vs. Stars online for free before subscribing.
Watch the Western Conference Finals Live on Sling TV
One of the most affordable ways to watch the live NHL games during the Western Conference Finals on ESPN, and ABC (in select markets) is with Sling Orange & Blue. At the low price of $55 per month, subscribers can watch the Golden Knights and Dallas Stars attempt to represent their conference in the Stanley Cup Finals, and over 40 channels with 50 hours of DVR storage to record the biggest moments of the series.
For a limited time, new subscribers can get $10 off of their first month.
Watch the Western Conference Finals Live on Hulu + Live TV
ESPN, ABC, and over 85 channels are available on Hulu + Live TV for $69.99 per month. The service offers unlimited access to the Hulu library, Disney+, and live sports on ESPN+ for no additional charge. Record your favorite shows and sporting events, including the NHL’s Western Conference Finals for up to 9 months with unlimited DVR storage.
Watch Western Conference Finals Live on Vidgo
Catch the hard-hitting action on the ice between the Stars and Golden Knights live on ABC and ESPN during the 2023 Western Conference Finals with the Plus plan from Vidgo. For $69.99 per month, you can stream over 110+ live channels, on-demand, and record the games with DVR.
Watch Western Conference Finals Live on YouTube TV
Stream over 100 channels, including live hockey games during the Western Conference Finals games on ABC, and ESPN with YouTube TV for only $72.99 per month. The service includes unlimited DVR which will allow you to rewatch each minute of the best-of-7 series, and the ability to share 6 accounts per household.