DALLAS—The Dallas Stars have their top line back together—and are a victory away from advancing to the Western Conference finals.
Roope Hintz had two goals and an assist, Joe Pavelski scored his seventh goal of the second-round series and Jason Robertson assisted on all the goals by his primary linemates in a 5–2 win over the Seattle Kraken in Game 5 on Thursday night.
“Our best players have to be your best players if you’re going to move through the playoffs,” coach Pete DeBoer said. “And you know, that line (and) Otter was great.”
Goalie Jake Oettinger had 29 saves for the Stars, who take a 3–2 lead into Game 6 on Saturday in Seattle….