Jordan Eberle had two goals, including an empty-netter with 58 seconds remaining, and an assist as the Seattle Kraken avoided elimination, defeating the visiting Dallas Stars 6-3 on Saturday to even their NHL Western Conference semifinal series at three games apiece.
Eeli Tolvanen had a goal and two assists, Yanni Gourde and Matty Beniers had one of each and rookie Tye Kartye also tallied for Seattle. Goaltender Philipp Grubauer made 20 saves.
With the Stars trailing 4-2 entering the third, Pavelski and Jason Robertson each put shot attempts off the right post in the opening 2 1/2 minutes of the period. The Stars responded just 15 seconds later as Kiviranta tipped Thomas Harley's shot from the left point past Grubauer.The Kraken outshot Dallas 16-5 in the first period in taking a 2-1 lead.
The Stars tied it just 31 seconds later on the rush. Tyler Seguin got the puck near the top of the right faceoff circle, faked a shot and sent a pass to Marchment, who headed for the net. Kraken defenseman Justin Schultz got his stick on the pass, but the puck hit Marchment in the left knee and caromed into the net.
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