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Dallas Stars mascot Victor E. Green beats the drum to get fans fired up in the second period during Game 2 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Saturday, April 16, 2016. (Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News).

Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) gives a shot to Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon (46) in the first period during Game 2 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Saturday, April 16, 2016.

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Minnesota Wild right wing David Jones (12) shoots wide past Dallas Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen (32) during the second period of Game 3 in the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs in St. Paul, Minn., Monday, April 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt).

Minnesota Wild right wing David Jones (12) shoots wide past Dallas Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen (32) during the second period of Game 3 in the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs in St. Paul, Minn., Monday, April 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt).