Dallas Stars center Joe Pavelski (16) reaches for the puck next to Buffalo Sabres center Tyson Jost (17) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Tuesday, April 9, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) positions as Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (1) allows a goal by Stars' center Joe Pavelski during the second period an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Tuesday, April 9, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) and center Wyatt Johnston (53) defend the goal against Buffalo Sabres center Peyton Krebs (19) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Tuesday, April 9, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Buffalo Sabres right wing Jack Quinn (22) celebrates goal that was waved off for high sticking with teammates Rasmus Dahlin (26) and Peyton Krebs (19) during the second period an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars in Dallas, Tuesday, April 9, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Dallas Stars center Logan Stankoven (11) moves the puck against a reaching Buffalo Sabres defenseman Jacob Bryson (78) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Tuesday, April 9, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger allows a goal by Buffalo Sabres' Henri Jokiharju during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Tuesday, April 9, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) skates away as Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston (53) celebrates his goal with teammates Jamie Benn (14) and Logan Stankoven (11) during the second period an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Tuesday, April 9, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Dallas Stars left wing Mason Marchment (27) high sticks a goal against Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen during the first period an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Tuesday, April 9, 2024. The goal was waved off after review. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Connor Clifton (75) moves the puck past Dallas Stars center Craig Smith (15) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Tuesday, April 9, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (1) and defenseman Owen Power (25) defend against Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) during the first period an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Tuesday, April 9, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero)