Playoffs 2000

Dallas vs. San Jose

Joe Nieuwendyk beats Steve Shields for the goal.
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Dallas vs. San Jose

Scott Thornton scores the wrap-around goal on Steve Shields.
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The Avengers

The Stanley Cup is filled with blood. These are the guys who spill it.
First round not bad, not ideal for league
So, there won't be a dream final four matchup out West. The league can't be overly thrilled about that.

Chat wrap: Barry Melrose
ESPN's NHL analyst chatted about Ray Bourque's injury, containing Jaromir Jagr and more.
Chat wrap: ABC's John Davidson
The NHL commentator tackled your playoff questions during Saturday's games.
Chat wrap: Bill Clement
ESPN's NHL analyst talked playoffs and addressed all the controversy in Philadelphia.



Belfour is undefeated at home thus far.

Stars shine bright;
lights out for Sharks
The West is set. Dallas goalie Ed Belfour -- 32 saves -- continued his home dominance over San Jose as the Stars eliminated the Sharks with a 4-1 win in Game 5. Dallas will have home-ice advantage in the Western Conference finals against the Colorado Avalanche.

Nolan actually had pulled abdominal muscle
NHL West: Stars keep cool under pressure

News and notes from around the playoffs

THE SERIES
Message Board
Series Breakdown
Goalie Matchup
Turning Point
Video Highlights

THE GAMES

Fri., April 28
Stars 4, Sharks 0
Recap | Box Score

Sun., April 30
Stars 1, Sharks 0
Recap | Box Score

Tues., May 2
Sharks 2, Stars 1
Recap | Box Score

Fri., May 5
Stars 5, Sharks 4
Recap | Box Score

Sun., May 7
Stars 4, Sharks 1
Recap | Box Score

MORE COVERAGE

Belfour not popular in San Jose
Ed Belfour isn't liked in San Jose, but it has more to do with him spurning a contract offer a few years ago than his stellar play.

No bite to Sharks offense
Vincent Damphousse, Patrick Marleau and Alexander Korolyuk have the responsibility of replacing Owen Nolan's offense.