Justin Hryckowian knocked in a rebound with 5:07 left in regulation, sending Texas to a 3-2 victory within the decisive Recreation 5 of the Central Division Finals in Milwaukee on Sunday night.
After shedding Recreation 5’s to the Admirals in each 2023 and 2024, the Stars transfer on to face the winner of Monday’s Colorado-Abbotsford sport within the Western Convention Finals, starting Thursday night time.
Trey Taylor’s shot from the proper level caromed off the tip boards to Cameron Hughes, stationed on the left put up. Hughes’ shot bounced again throughout the crease, the place Hryckowian was ready to place it in.
The winner of the Dudley (Crimson) Garrett Memorial Award because the AHL’s excellent rookie in the course of the common season, Hryckowian posted six objectives and three assists within the five-game collection towards Milwaukee, together with two game-winning tallies. He leads the league with seven objectives and 15 factors in eight contests coming into the convention last spherical.
Curtis McKenzie and Matěj Blümel additionally scored for the Stars and Remi Poirier (4-1) made 22 saves, backstopping Texas into the convention finals for the primary time since 2018 and the fourth time in franchise historical past.
Chase De Leo and Fedor Svechkov scored for the Admirals, who misplaced in regulation for simply the second time all season after main by means of 40 minutes.
Matt Murray (5-5) made 27 saves for Milwaukee.
(Texas wins collection, 3-2)Recreation 1 – Thu., Might 15 – TEXAS 4, Milwaukee 2Game 2 – Solar., Might 18 – Milwaukee 6, TEXAS 4Game 3 – Wed., Might 21 – Texas 6, MILWAUKEE 1Game 4 – Fri., Might 23 – MILWAUKEE 2, Texas 1 (OT)Recreation 5 – Solar., Might 25 – Texas 3, MILWAUKEE 2
