The Dallas Stars could have secured advancement to the conference finals. But instead it was the Seattle Kraken who leveled the quarterfinal series at 3-3 after the night’s NHL game.
It was 3–2 in the quarterfinals and the win had made the advancement to the conference final clear for Hintz, Heiskanen, Hakanpää, Kiviranta and Lindells Dallas Stars. Men det blev en annan finländare som Stal showen i matchen.
Seattle Kraken’s Eeli Tolvanen accounted for one goal and two assists in the Kraken’s victory. The final score of the match was 6–3 to Seattle. Tolvanen was named second best player of the match.
– We were ready tonight. That was the big key to the victory today. All four chains were ready to win, says The twelve after the match.
The Dallas Finns got a couple of points as well, Kiviranta scored a goal and Heiskanen assisted on a goal.
– Our game should not be allowed to be like this during the final stages of the playoffs. I’m just so disappointed in myself. The only thing that matters now is to move on, get ready for game seven and be much, much better in that game, says Dallas Stars defenseman Esa Lindell after the game.
Esa Lindell was on the field for four of Dallas’ late goals and ends up in the +/- stat of -4 for the game.
Western Conference wide open
In the Eastern Conference, it is clear that it will be Florida against Carolina in the conference finals. But in the west, nothing is decided yet.
The Vegas Golden Knights are one win away from knocking superstar Conor McDavid’s Edmonton out of the playoffs. Vegas leads the series 3–2 in games.
Game six between Vegas and Edmonton will be played on the night between Sunday and Monday.
For Dallas and Seattle, game seven awaits. The decisive match will be played on the night between Monday and Tuesday.
Results:
Seattle–Dallas 6–3
Eeli Tolvanen SEA: 1+2, +2, 16.27
Jani Hakanpää DAL: 0+0, -3, 16.27
Miro Heiskanen DAL: 0+1, +/-0, 28.57
Roope Hintz DAL: 0+0, +/-0, 20.07
Joel Kiviranta DAL: 1+0, +/-0, 10.48
Hex Lindell DAL: 0+0, -4, 16.18
