Playoffs 2000

Edmonton vs. Dallas

Brett Hull scores his 2nd straight series-winning goal.
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Edmonton vs. Dallas

Todd Marchant scores off the rebound.
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Chat wrap: ABC's John Davidson
The NHL commentator tackled your questions during the Sharks-Blues game on Sunday.
Chat wrap: Bill Clement
It's playoff time and ESPN's NHL analyst returned to break it all down and more in chat.

First round not bad, not ideal for league
So, there won't be a dream final four matchup out West. The league can't be overly thrilled about that.
NHL East: Philly from Beezer's eyes

ESPN.com's Rob Parent says John Vanbiesbrouck is trying to be the best teammate he can.
Morganti: Philly soap opera continues

ESPN's Al Morganti says Roger Neilson's return as an assistant is the latest bizarre turn in Philly.



Dallas' Jamie Langenbrunner had a goal.

Dallas veterans teach
Edmonton a lesson
There are two guys you want on your team with a series on the line, and Dallas has both of them. Brett Hull got another series winner, and Ed Belfour celebrated his 35th birthday with 24 saves as the Stars beat the Oilers 3-2 Friday to win their first-round playoff series 4-1.

Stars still without defenseman Zubov
News and notes from around the playoffs

Brian Engblom: Dallas can stifle opponents

THE SERIES
Video Highlights

Series Breakdown

Message Board

THE GAMES

Wed., April 12
Stars 2, Oilers 1
Recap | Box

Thurs., April 13
Stars 3, Oilers 0
Recap | Boxscore

Sun., April 16
Oilers 5, Stars 2
Recap | Boxscore

Tues., April 18
Stars 4, Oilers 3
Recap | Boxscore

Fri., April 21
Stars 3, Oilers 2
Recap | Boxscore

MORE COVERAGE

Barry Melrose's Viewer's Guide
ESPN hockey analyst Barry Melrose lets the world know what to look for in the first round of the NHL playoffs.