The Dallas Stars have advanced to the Western Conference Final in the NHL playoffs after defeating the Seattle Kraken in a thrilling seven-game series. The Stars, who finished the regular season with a record of 43-29-10, have been on a hot streak in the playoffs, winning six of their last seven games.
The series between the Stars and Kraken was a closely contested battle, with both teams trading wins throughout the series. The Stars got off to a strong start, winning the first two games at home, but the Kraken bounced back with two wins of their own to tie the series at 2-2.
Game 5 was a pivotal moment in the series, with the Stars coming out on top in a 4-3 overtime victory. The Kraken fought hard in Game 6 to force a Game 7, but the Stars were able to come away with a 3-2 win to clinch the series.
The Stars were led by their star players throughout the series, with Tyler Seguin and Jamie Benn both contributing key goals and assists. Goalie Anton Khudobin was also a standout performer for the Stars, making several clutch saves to keep his team in the game.
The Stars will now face off against either the Colorado Avalanche or the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Final. The Avalanche and Golden Knights are currently tied at 3-3 in their series, with Game 7 set to take place on Friday night.
The Stars will be looking to continue their impressive playoff run and make it to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2000. With their talented roster and strong team play, they will be a tough opponent for whoever they face in the next round.
