(Dallas) Jason Robertson scores on a consistent basis for the Dallas Stars, Jake Oettinger blocks pucks and team captain Jamie Benn will be back after his two-game suspension.
The Western Conference final is far from over in the NHL.
The Vegas Golden Knights won the first three games of the series, but the Stars avoided elimination in Game 4 and Game 5. The Stars will be back at home for Game 6 on Monday and will want to continue their streak to force an ultimate game.
“We put ourselves in a difficult position, but to get to where we are today shows the team we have and the strength of character of the players,” said Oettinger, who saved 64 of 68 pucks received since that he was taken out of the net in the first period of Game 3. Even trailing 3-0, the streak was far from over. However, we are still facing elimination. »
The Golden Knights lost Game 4 when they were up 1-0, and Game 5 even though they were up 2-1.
“We’re playing against a desperate team and nobody said it would be easy,” Golden Knights defenseman Alec Martinez said. We have to play with the same intensity and the same desperation. »
In the Eastern Conference final, the Florida Panthers swept the Carolina Hurricanes last Wednesday. They will play the first game of the Stanley Cup Finals in Las Vegas or Dallas.
The Golden Knights, who led the West in regular-season wins (51) and points (111), have lost straight for the first time since mid-March. The only time the team lost four games in a row was at the end of January.
Benn was suspended following his cross-check on the neck of Golden Knights captain Mark Stone. The Stars will now see their captain return for the next game, after two straight wins.