![]() #6 Stars #3 Canucks: 2007 Western Conference QuarterfinalĪfter a brief recess in Game 7s, seven years later in the first round of 2007, the Vancouver Canucks and Stars held a goaltending duel between Roberto Luongo and Marty Turco. The New Jersey Devils won the Stanley Cup in six games against the Stars. The 3-2 victory meant two consecutive Stanley Cup Final appearances for the Stars. The Avalanche quickly elevated Stars fans’ heart rates with goals from Peter Forsberg and Milan Hejduk. Goals in the first two periods from Sergei Zubov, Mike Modano, and Roman Lyashenko put the Stars 20 minutes away from back-to-back Clarence Campbell Bowls with a 3-0 lead going into the third. The Stars and Avalanche met in Game 7 of the 2000 Western Conference Final at Reunion Arena with a much closer score than last time. Same series, location, teams, length, and winner. #3 Avalanche #2 Stars: 2000 Western Conference Final Dallas defeated Buffalo in six games to win their first Stanley Cup in franchise history. This victory became a particular favorite with Stars fans because of what happened next. The Stars took down the Avalanche in front of a raucous crowd at Reunion Arena, advancing to their first Stanley Cup Final since relocating to Dallas and third in franchise history. Goals from Jamie Langenbrunner, Jere Lehtinen, and two goals from Mike Keane were all they needed. Two powerhouses in the Colorado Avalanche and Stars met in 1999 with the winner advancing to play the Buffalo Sabres in the Stanley Cup Final. #2 Avalanche #1 Stars: 1999 Western Conference Final The Colorado Avalanche eliminated Edmonton in five games during the next round. Marchant ripped a shot past Andy Moog to give the Oilers the series. With the Oilers only getting three shots in overtime up to that point, Todd Marchant received a pass from Doug Weight through the neutral zone and used his speed to get around the Dallas defense. Oilers goaltender Curtis Joseph kept his team in the series by stopping 12 Dallas shots in overtime. ![]() The Oilers had two other victories in this series in overtime when this game was tied 3-3 after three periods. The #7 seeded Oilers went to Reunion Arena hoping to come out with an upset victory over the #2 Stars. Their first Game 7 was against the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the 1997 Playoffs. The Stars have both exciting wins and agonizing losses in Game 7s. #7 Oilers #2 Stars: 1997 Western Conference Quarterfinal Heartbreaking defeats and tantalizing victories, here is a collective history of the Stars and their seven Game 7s since their relocation to Dallas and what each means for fans of the team. For fans of the Dallas Stars, their team has been through thick and thin in their history of Game 7s. The day is filled with agony, waiting to see if their team gets eliminated or wins the series. For fans of the other 29 NHL teams, they get to watch without any reservations or stress, but that story is different for fans of the teams in the game. Game 7 in the NHL usually means exciting action as teams fight to survive for at least one more game. Say the words Game 7 to any sports fans to get their attention.
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