Hintz Has 2 Goals, Pavelski Scores Again as Stars Take 3–2 Series Lead Over Kraken

Dallas Stars' Joe Pavelski is congratulated for a goal, while Seattle Kraken's Yanni Gourde (37) skates past during the second period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series in Dallas on May 11, 2023. Tony Gutierrez/AP Photo

DALLAS—The Dallas Stars have their top line back together—and are a victory away from advancing to the Western Conference finals.

Roope Hintz had two goals and an assist, Joe Pavelski scored his seventh goal of the second-round series and Jason Robertson assisted on all the goals by his primary linemates in a 5–2 win over the Seattle Kraken in Game 5 on Thursday night.