NHL Playoffs Update: Stars on the Brink of Advancing as Series Shifts to Vegas

Friday, May 3rd, 2024

The Dallas Stars, leading the Central Division with an impressive 52-21-9 record, are set to clash with the Vegas Golden Knights, positioned fourth in the Pacific Division with a 45-29-8 tally.

During the first round of the NHL Playoffs, and at the sixth game, the Stars are poised to clinch the series win. Throughout the season, these two contenders have met eight times, with the Stars emerging victorious in their latest encounter with a close 3-2 score.

At home, Vegas boasts a 27-13-3 record, excelling particularly when they notch at least three goals, demonstrated by their 41-10-6 record in such scenarios. Conversely, Dallas has shown formidable performance in away matches, with a 28-10-5 record, and stands third in the league for netting a total of 294 goals.

The Golden Knights rely heavily on the skills of Jonathan Marchessault and Jack Eichel, whereas the Stars' key contributors are Jason Robertson and Wyatt Johnston.

In their past ten matchups, both squads have displayed commendable performances, with close averages in goals, assists, and penalties. Nevertheless, the Stars slightly outperform the Golden Knights in defensive stats, allowing only 2.2 goals per game compared to the 2.7 by Vegas.

Concerning injuries, the Golden Knights report Nicolas Hague as day-to-day with a lower-body ailment. The Stars, on their end, have several players on the day-to-day list due to various issues: Jani Hakanpaa with a lower body injury, Mason Marchment with an undisclosed condition, and Radek Faksa also undisclosed.

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