As disappointing as it may be to have not grasped the opportunity to win the series in Game 6 in Dallas, it’s difficult to complain about having a chance to win the Central Division in a Game 7 finale. There have been ebbs and flows within this matchup, but both teams now have 60 minutes (and potentially some overtime) to continue an unlikely 2019 run.
For St. Louis, this season has gone from winning the offseason, to sitting dead-last in the standings, to riding a Calder Trophy nominated rookie goaltender into an extended playoff run. For Dallas, an untested coach has been able to turn a hodgepodge of defensive pieces into a crease-clearing, puck-moving juggernaut.