Stars eliminate Avalanche with 2OT win in Game 6, reach West Final

Stars Soar Past Avalanche in Thrilling 2OT Game 6 Victory

Matt Duchene's 2OT goal propelled the Stars to a 2-1 series-clinching win over the Avalanche.

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Joe Pavelski's brilliant backhand pass set up Duchene's series-winning tally in an epic net-front scramble.

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Jamie Benn's third-period equalizer forced overtime after trailing 1-0 on Mikko Rantanen's power-play goal.

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Mason Marchment thought he scored the OT winner, but it was disallowed for goalie interference.

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Jake Oettinger made 29 saves as the Stars won three road games against the West's best home team.

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Coach DeBoer praised his team's "fantastic character" and "depth" in overcoming the rested Avalanche.

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Duchene became the fourth Star to score a multi-OT series-clincher, joining Morrow, Hull, and Nieuwendyk.

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Dallas advances to the Western Conference Finals for the second straight year after last season's loss.

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