SPOTLIGHT
Colorado vs. Dallas
Mike Modano flips the puck over the shoulder of Patrick Roy for the goal.

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Colorado vs. Dallas
Roman Lyashenko gets inside past Patrick Roy for the defliction goal against Colorado.

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Chat wrap: Barry Melrose
ESPN's NHL analyst broke down the Conference Finals' matchups for the Stanley Cup.
Chat wrap: ABC's John Davidson
The NHL commentator gives his take on the remaining teams shooting for the Stanley Cup.
Chat wrap: Bill Clement
The NHL playoffs are heating up and ESPN's hockey analyst broke it all down in chat.
NHL West: Makeover in Detroit
After falling to the Avs for the second straight year, there will be a number of changes in Detroit, writes ESPN.com's George Johnson.
Stars need repeat for respect
The Dallas Stars are the defending Cup champs, but few take notice. ESPN's Al Morganti says that motivates the Stars to repeat as champs.
Two best teams set to battle out West
ESPN's Barry Melrose gives his take on the best storylines out West, and he says the two best teams made it to the West finals.
CONFERENCE FINALS
Ed Belfour made 31 saves in the victory.
Stars hang on,
advance to finals

Coach Ken Hitchcock says Dallas is the best in the NHL for beer sales; you have to stay until the very end. His words rang true Saturday as Dallas almost blew a big lead but held on for a 3-2 win over the Avs in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals.
  • Avs lose West finals Game 7 to Stars ... again
  • Bourque's quest something to cheer for
  • Brian Engblom's series breakdown

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    THE SERIES
    Message Board
    Series Breakdown
    Turning Point
    Crosshairs: Patrick Roy
    Crosshairs: Ed Belfour
    Video Highlights

    THE GAMES
    1
    Sat., May 13
    Avalanche 2, Stars 0

    Recap | Boxscore
    2
    Mon., May 15
    Stars 3, Avalanche 2

    Recap | Boxscore
    3
    Fri., May 19
    Avalanche 2, Stars 0

    Recap | Boxscore
    4
    Sun., May 21
    Stars 4, Avalanche 1

    Recap | Boxscore
    5
    Tues., May 23
    Stars 3, Avs 2 (OT)

    Recap | Boxscore
    6
    Thurs., May 25
    Avalanche 2, Stars 1

    Recap | Boxscore
    7
    Sat., May 27
    Stars 3, Avalanche 2

    Recap | Boxscore
    MORE COVERAGE
    Avs don't win without Sakic scoring
    Colorado has plenty of stars, but Joe Sakic hasn't been shining. It may cost the Avs the series.
    Avs hope history proves helpful
    Last year, the Avs led 3-2 and lost the series. Now, behind by the same margin, Colorado hopes to do the same thing to Dallas.
    NHL West: Stars are survivors
    While the series is heading back to Colorado for Game 3, the Stars feel right at home, writes ESPN.com's George Johnson.
    Bourque back, in command in Game 3
    Ray Bourque, who missed four games with a knee injury, made a triumphant return to the lineup Friday night.
    Stars-Avs rematch has been far from boring
    As Colorado and Dallas get ready for Game 3, it's clear that the intensity will only increase.
    Dallas' Hull makes play for new role
    Stars right wing Brett Hull is being a force on offense again but this time as a playmaker.
    Muller gunning for second Stanley Cup
    Nearly retired, Kirk Muller is making the most of his opportunity with the Dallas Stars.
    Hartley wants forwards protected
    Avalanche coach Bob Hartley is hoping the two-referee system will help protect some of his players.
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