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Dallas Stars Set to Freeze Out Seattle Kraken in Lone Star Showdown

As the Dallas Stars prepare to host the Seattle Kraken at the American Airlines Center, fans can anticipate a game where recent trends suggest a strong performance from the home team. The Stars have been on an impressive run, showcasing their ability to dominate both offensively and defensively.


May 15, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars center Luke Glendening (11) attempts to poke a shot past Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) on a short handed attempt in the Seattle zone during the first period in game seven of the second round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

In their last encounter with the Kraken, Dallas emerged victorious with a commanding 3-0 win. The Stars' offense was efficient, converting 10 percent of their shots into goals while also capitalizing on powerplay opportunities by scoring once out of two chances. Defensively, they were impenetrable; goaltending was perfect with a save percentage of 100 percent against all 17 shots faced.


The trend continued in subsequent games against Vancouver and San Jose. Against Vancouver, despite fewer faceoff wins at 45 percent compared to Vancouver's 55 percent, Dallas managed to secure another win by maintaining a high save percentage and exploiting powerplay opportunities effectively—scoring twice out of five chances.


May 15, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston (53) and left wing Jamie Benn (14) and defenseman Thomas Harley (55) and defenseman Joel Hanley (44) celebrate after Johnston scores the game winning goal against the Seattle Kraken during the third period in game seven of the second round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

The offensive prowess was even more evident against San Jose where Dallas scored six goals from an impressive shooting percentage of 15 percent. Their special teams excelled again with one goal from four powerplay opportunities and even added a shorthanded goal for good measure.


With these performances in mind, it's clear that Dallas has been building momentum through solid teamwork and strategic play. They've shown strength across all areas—scoring efficiency, special teams success, and stalwart goaltending—which they will look to continue as they face off against Seattle.


May 15, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars left wing Joel Kiviranta (25) and Seattle Kraken center Morgan Geekie (67) chase the puck during the third period in game seven of the second round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Fans can catch this exciting matchup scheduled for April 13th at 7:00 PM UTC at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. The game will be broadcasted on ABC and available online via ESPN+.

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