Stars Defeat Kraken To Advance To Western Conference Final

Jake Oettinger #29 of the Dallas Stars celebrates after the win over the Seattle Kraken in Game Seven of the Second Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center on May 15, 2023 in Dallas, Texas.

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The Stars are advancing to the Western Conference Final for the second time in the past four seasons. Dallas edged the Seattle Kraken 2-1 in the decisive Game Seven at the American Airlines Center. Roope Hintz opened the game's scoring in the second period and the Stars never relinquished the lead. Wyatt Johnston also lit the lamp for Dallas, which will face the Vegas Golden Knights in a rematch of the 2020 Western Conference Final. Game One of the WCF is set for Friday night in Sin City.