The key for the Stars is Connor Hellebuyck, almost certain to win his third Vezina Trophy in six years, continuing to play poorly on the road. He wasn’t good in any of the three games at St. Louis. The Blues won them all but could not win a single game in Manitoba.

The Dallas Stars are deep into their Stanley Cup Playoff run, battling through the Western Conference Semifinals with hopes of bringing the Cup back to Texas.

Both teams had spectacular Game 7 comebacks while missing a star forward and top defenseman. That makes this series a tough call.