Pavelski Leads Stars to Victory Over Kraken, Series Even at One Apiece
- Joe Pavelski scored his fifth goal in two games since returning from injury along with 19-year-old rookie Wyatt Johnston's goals to lead Dallas to a 4-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken and tie the second-round playoff series at 1-1.
- The Stars rebounded from an overtime loss in Game 1 behind goals from Evgenii Dadonov and Tyler Seguin in addition to Johnston and Pavelski.
- The series will now shift to Seattle for Game 3 on Sunday night with the series even at one game each.
- Despite being left off the ballot for rookie of the year, Johnston praised Pavelski's leadership and living with the veteran star.
- Johnston will turn 20 between Games 6 and 7 of the series, showing his youth and potential to grow with the Stars.