St. Louis comes off an emotional seven-game series, knocking off the defending champs. It was also a huge emotional breakthrough for the team, after a frustrating series of first-round losses the last three years. Now they have to go on the road to play #1 seed Dallas. They face a rested Dallas team that is tops in the NHL in goals scored, fourth on the power play and 30-11-3 at home. Dallas had an easier road than the Blues in the opening series, beating the Minnesota Wild in six games. Captain Jamie Benn finished second in scoring this season after leading the NHL in 2014-15 and hasn't slowed down in the playoffs, netting four goals to go along with six assists while notching at least point in every game against Minnesota. The Stars are on a 35-17 run at home and 20-8 playing on three or more days rest. Play Dallas.
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