Dallas Stars Playoff Recap To Date
Not every actor found the series to be their ticket to success
Against an opponent with more regular season points, more playoff experience, and home ice advantage, the Stars have taken 3 of 4 games from one of the league's top teams. The Stars and Flames will face-off in game 5 in Calgary tonight.
The series has been a tale of two halves. The Stars dominated the first two games in Calgary, winning 6-2 and 4-1. The Flames pushed back in Dallas, winning 2-0 in game 3, and then forcing overtime in game 4. John Klingberg saved the day in game 4 with a power play goal late in the extra period.
Stars captain Jamie Benn has led the way offensively with 6 points in 4 games. Tyler Seguin and Roope Hintz each have 4 points. Jacob Markstrom has been solid in goal, posting a 1.75 goals-against average and a .944 save percentage.
The Flames have been led by Johnny Gaudreau, who has 4 points in 4 games. Matthew Tkachuk and Elias Lindholm each have 3 points. Jacob Markstrom has been solid in goal, posting a 2.50 goals-against average and a .929 save percentage.
The Stars will look to close out the series in game 5 tonight. If they can win, they will advance to the second round of the playoffs for the first time since 2016.
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