Stars Knock Off Defending Champion Golden Knights To Advance

The Dallas Stars celebrate after defeating the Vegas Golden Knights in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center on May 05, 2024 in Dallas, Texas.

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There will be a new Stanley Cup champion crowned this postseason. The Stars knocked-off the defending champion Golden Knights 2-1 in the opening round Western Conference series from Dallas. Radek Faksa netted the game-winner early in the third period. Jake Oettinger made 22-of-23 saves, while Wyatt Johnston opened the scoring late in the first period. The Stars will face the Colorado Avalanche in Round Two. Game One takes place in Dallas tomorrow night.