The Dallas Stars managed to avoid elimination in a second consecutive game to prolong the suspense in this Western final series against the Vegas Golden Knights, but now the pressure is on the team’s side opponent.
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Even though they trail 3-2 in the series, several factors could work in favor of Team Texas heading into Monday’s next game.
Peter Deboer’s men will have the chance to tie the game in front of their fans and they have won six times in nine playoff games at home since the start of the big spring dance.
Dallas will be able to benefit from the services of their captain Jamie Benn, who will be back after serving his two-game suspension.
The Stars pilot said he was very satisfied with the way his players responded during the last two meetings.
“I know our group, and we weren’t happy to be in the hole we were in, and they decided to do something about it,” Stars head coach Peter DeBoer said after the game. , whose words were reported by the site NHL.com.
A big challenge, but achievable
The Stars will try to achieve a feat on Monday, to tie a series after losing the first three games.
Of the 205 teams that faced a three-game gap in a best-of-seven Stanley Cup Playoff series, only 22 of them managed to tie the series and only four teams managed to claim the honors .
Neither team has managed to win a conference final series after trailing 3–0.
For Peter DeBoer, it is very important to focus on one meeting at a time.
“We talked about taking another bite of the elephant, and I think we did that tonight. We still have a few bites to go, but I like our group. I wouldn’t bet against them [en parlant de son équipe]“said DeBoer.
The sixth matchup in this series will take place Monday beginning at 8 p.m. at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.