Stars eliminate Avalanche on Duchene's 2OT winner

Matt Duchene scored the winner in double overtime as the Dallas Stars defeated the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 in Game 6 to advance to the Western Conference Final.

IT HAD TO BE MATT DUCHENE!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/lKoUYcgG74

— z - Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) May 18, 2024

The Stars thought they'd won it in the first overtime when Mason Marchment scored, but the officials immediately waved it off. They cited Duchene's contact with Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev, and then upheld the call on the ice following a review by the league.

Mason Marchment and the Dallas Stars thought they had the series-winner but the goal was waived off due to goalie interference.

The call on the ice stands after review. pic.twitter.com/UCieYk9hZF

— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) May 18, 2024

It's the Stars' second straight trip to the conference final. The eventual Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights ousted them in six games last May.

Dallas will play the winner of the series between the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers. The Canucks lead that matchup 3-2 with Game 6 scheduled for Saturday night in Edmonton.

Earlier on Friday night, the Florida Panthers joined the New York Rangers in the Eastern Conference Final. None of the remaining teams in these playoffs have won the Cup in this century.

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