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Dallas Stars come up with big OT win against Vegas Golden Knights

DALLAS, TEXAS - MAY 23: Roope Hintz #24 of the Dallas Stars is pursued by Jonathan Marchessault #81 of the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period in Game Three of the Western Conference Final of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center on May 23, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Vegas Golden Knights dominate Dallas Stars in game three

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 21: Jonathan Marchessault #81 of the Vegas Golden Knights celebrates with teammates on the bench after scoring a third-period goal against the Dallas Stars during Game Two of the Western Conference Final of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena on May 21, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Golden Knights defeated the Stars 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Vegas Golden Knights take another game over Dallas Stars in OT

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 19: Brett Howden #21 of the Vegas Golden Knights is congratulated by Mark Stone #61 after scoring the game-winning goal against the Dallas Stars during overtime in Game One of the Western Conference Final of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena on May 19, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Stars vs Golden Knights: Vegas takes game one in overtime

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 25: William Carrier #28 of the Vegas Golden Knights and Mason Marchment #27 of the Dallas Stars talk as they wait for a faceoff in the third period of their game at T-Mobile Arena on February 25, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Stars defeated Golden Knights 3-2 in a shootout. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Dallas Stars vs Vegas Golden Knights game one will be telling

DALLAS, TEXAS - MAY 02: Joe Pavelski #16 of the Dallas Stars celebrates after scoring a goal against the Seattle Kraken in the first period in Game One of the Second Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center on May 02, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 25: William Carrier #28 of the Vegas Golden Knights and Mason Marchment #27 of the Dallas Stars talk as they wait for a faceoff in the third period of their game at T-Mobile Arena on February 25, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Stars defeated Golden Knights 3-2 in a shootout. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Dallas Stars will meet Vegas Golden Knights in West Finals

Dallas Stars, Roope Hintz #24. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Stars shut down Kraken offense, win Game 7 to advance

Dallas Stars, Seattle Kraken. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Who will win Game 7 between the Stars and Kraken?

Florida Panthers, Sergei Bobrovsky #72, Conn Smythe Trophy rankings. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)

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Seattle Kraken, Yanni Gourde #37. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Kraken do it again, series vs Stars will require Game 7

Seattle Kraken, Philipp Grubauer #31. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

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Dallas Stars. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Stars take down Kraken in Game 5, take 3-2 series lead

Dallas Stars, Roope Hintz #24, Seattle Kraken, Philipp Grubauer #31. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

3 keys to a pivotal Game 5 between the Stars and Kraken

DALLAS, TEXAS - MAY 02: Joe Pavelski #16 of the Dallas Stars celebrates after scoring a goal against the Seattle Kraken in the first period in Game One of the Second Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center on May 02, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Dallas Stars: This Joe Pavelski stat will blow your mind

Dallas Stars, Jamie Benn #14, Roope Hintz #24. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Dallas Stars win big in Game 4, even series with Seattle Kraken

Dallas Stars, Seattle Kraken. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

3 questions that will define Dallas Stars/Seattle Kraken Game 4

TORONTO - APRIL 13: Deputy Commissioner of the NHL Bill Daly announces top pick to the Edmonton Oilers during the NHL Draft Lottery Drawing at the TSN Studio April 13, 2010 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Abelimages / Getty Images for NHL)

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Seattle Kraken, Dallas Stars. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Kraken score seven goals vs Stars in Game 3, lead series 2-1

NHL, Edmonton Oilers. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Dallas Stars. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Stars dominate, win game Game 2 vs Kraken to even series

Dallas Stars, Joe Pavelski #16. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Can the Dallas Stars even series vs Seattle Kraken in Game 2?

Seattle Kraken, Dallas Stars. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Kraken score like crazy to overcome Pavelski hat trick in Game 1

Dallas Stars, Max Domi #18, Seattle Kraken, Matty Beniers #10. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

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