UNDATED (AP) – The Dallas Stars have advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs by winning in overtime.
John Klingberg scored from the left circle 17:02 into overtime to complete the Stars’ 2-1 victory in Game 6 against the Nashville Predators. Klingberg’s first goal of the playoffs came on a cross-ice pass from Alexander Radulov.
.@johnklingberg sends the @DallasStars into the next round! #GoStars | #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/wa7VfPCB1b
— FOX Sports Southwest (@FOXSportsSW) April 23, 2019
Blake Comeau scored his first playoff goal for the Stars, tying the game at 1-1 in the second period.
Vezina Trophy finalist Ben Bishop had a playoff career-high 47 saves for the Stars and blanked the Predators following Austin Watson’s goal 5:47 into the game.
Predators netminder Pekka Rinne also set a playoff career best by stopping 49 shots.
STARS WIN!!! John Klingberg ends it in OT and the Stars defeat the Predators, 2-1, to advance to the second round of the #StanleyCup Playoffs! #GoStars pic.twitter.com/rcJ1tpoAtL
— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) April 23, 2019
The Stars now prepare to face the Blues, who will have home-ice advantage in the series.
(Associated Press)
