Pavelski Scores, Stars Win.

Introduction:

Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston (53, left) congratulates center Joe Pavelski (16) following his second period goal against Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) in Game 2 of a Stanley Cup second-round playoff series in Dallas, May 2, 2023. (Tom Fox / The Dallas Morning News).

In a thrilling game that saw both teams battling it out till the very end, the Dallas Stars managed to even their series against the Seattle Kraken with a 4-2 win on Wednesday night. The game was an important one for the Stars, who had lost the first game of the series and were looking to avoid going down 2-0. The game was an even affair for the first two periods, with both teams scoring a goal each. Joe Pavelski opened the scoring for the Stars with a power-play goal in the first period. The Kraken replied in the second period with a goal from Jordan Eberle, which tied the game at 1-1. The game was finely poised going into the final period, with both teams looking for a breakthrough.

Joe Pavelski provided the spark for the stars in the third period:

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) and defenseman Miro Heiskanen (4) defend the net as Seattle Kraken center Morgan Geekie (67) attempts to take a shot in the second period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Thursday, May 4, 2023, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez).

It was Joe Pavelski once again who provided the spark for the Stars in the third period. He scored his second goal of the game to give the Stars a 2-1 lead. The Kraken tried to respond but were unable to find a way past the Stars' defense. The Stars then scored two quick goals to put the game out of reach for the Kraken. Tyler Seguin scored his first goal of the playoffs, followed by a goal from Roope Hintz to make it 4-1 for the Stars.

Kraken managed to pull one back:

Fans stand and cheer as Dallas Stars center Joe Pavelski, front center, celebrates with the bench after scoring against the Seattle Kraken in the second period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Thursday, May 4, 2023, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez).

The Kraken managed to pull one back late in the game with a goal from Marcus Johansson, but it was too little too late as the Stars held on for the win. Joe Pavelski was the star of the show for the Stars, scoring two crucial goals to lead his team to victory. His leadership and experience were key for the Stars, who were looking for a response after losing the first game of the series.

The win for the stars:

Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer blocks a shot by the Dallas Stars in the first period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Thursday, May 4, 2023, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez).

The win for the Stars sets up an intriguing third game of the series, with both teams looking to gain the upper hand. The Kraken will be disappointed with the result, but they will be confident of bouncing back in the next game. The Stars, on the other hand, will be looking to build on this win and take the series lead.

Conclusion:

Overall, it was an exciting game of hockey that showcased the skill and talent of both teams. The series is finely poised, and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top in the coming games.