Dallas Stars Win 2-1 in Game 7, Advance to Second Round, DeBoer Undefeated in Game 7s

May 6, 2024, 02:07 AM

The Dallas Stars have advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs after defeating the defending champions, the Vegas Golden Knights, in a closely contested seven-game series. The Stars, who were down 0-2 after the first two games, made a historic comeback to win the series with a final score of 2-1 in Game 7. This marks the first time in franchise history that the Stars have won a best-of-seven series after losing the first two games at home. They will face the Colorado Avalanche in the next round. The series was noted for its intensity, with each game decided by a narrow margin, culminating in a dramatic final game in Dallas, where Jake Oettinger made crucial saves. Stars coach Pete DeBoer improved his undefeated record in Game 7s to 8-0.