Stanley Cup Playoffs

DALLAS, TEXAS - MAY 29: Mark Stone #61 of the Vegas Golden Knights greats Jake Oettinger #29 of the Dallas Stars after the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Dallas Stars 6-0 in Game Six of the Western Conference Final of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center on May 29, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

The Vegas Golden Knights have defeated the Dallas Stars in six games

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

Florida Panthers. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)

Florida Panthers Sweep Carolina Hurricanes, Advance to Stanley Cup Final

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

Florida Panthers. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)

Panthers Push Hurricanes to Must Win After 1-0 Win in Game 3

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

NHL, Florida Panthers, Sergei Bobrovsky #72, Matthew Tkachuk #19. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

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RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 20: Sergei Bobrovsky #72 of the Florida Panthers tends goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on May 20, 2023 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Panthers Upend Hurricanes 2-1, Take 2-0 Series Lead on Tkachuk Goal

Florida Panthers, Matthew Tkachuk #19, Carolina Hurricanes. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Carolina Hurricanes/Florida Panthers Game 2: Injuries, Lineups, TV

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

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 19: Matthew Tkachuk #19 of the Florida Panthers celebrates with his teammates after scoring the game winning goal on Frederik Andersen #31 of the Carolina Hurricanes in fourth overtime in Game One of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on May 19, 2023 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Florida Panthers Defeat Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 in Overtime Classic

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

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

2023 team report cards: Seattle Kraken thrive in year two

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)

The key veterans still in the Stanley Cup playoffs looking for their first cup

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

Edmonton Oilers. Mandatory Credit: Walter Tychnowicz-USA TODAY Sports

2023 team report cards: Oilers still unable to support stars

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

Stars shut down Kraken offense, win Game 7 to advance

Sergei Bobrovsky #72, Florida Panthers (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

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May 14, 2023; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) shakes hands with Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (27) at the end of the third period in game six of the second round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Walter Tychnowicz-USA TODAY Sports

Vegas Golden Knights take the series over the Edmonton Oilers

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

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

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Florida Panthers, Toronto Maple Leafs. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Florida Panthers eliminate the Toronto Maple Leafs in 5

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

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

Toronto Maple Leafs, William Nylander #88. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

2023 team report cards: Maple Leafs advance, still exit early

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 12: Mark Stone #61 and Shea Theodore #27 of the Vegas Golden Knights react after Stone scored a second-period power-play goal against the Edmonton Oilers in Game Five of the Second Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena on May 12, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Vegas Golden Knights have Edmonton Oilers on the brink of elimination

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

3 things the Kraken need to do to beat the Stars in Game 6