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St. Louis Blues’ Season Comes Down to Game 7 Battle with Dallas Stars

By Patrick Karraker

May 9, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Blues goalie Brian Elliott (1) reacts after allowing a goal scored by Dallas Stars center Jason Spezza (not pictured) during there first period in game six of the second round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scottrade Center. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
May 9, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Blues goalie Brian Elliott (1) reacts after allowing a goal scored by Dallas Stars center Jason Spezza (not pictured) during there first period in game six of the second round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scottrade Center. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 9, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; Dallas Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen (32) makes a save against the St. Louis Blues during the third period in game six of the second round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scottrade Center. The Dallas Stars defeat the St. Louis Blues 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

Stars Lineup

It appears that the Stars will stick with the same lineup for Game 7, meaning that Game 6’s top performer, Kari Lehtonen, will be back in goal, while Dallas coach Lindy Ruff will also rely on a highly-skilled fourth line, rather than utilizing younger, grittier players such as Curtis McKenzie. The Stars will use the same defensive pairings that they’ve utilized all series long.

Here’s what the Stars’ lineup will look like barring last-minute changes:

Jamie Benn–Cody Eakin–Patrick Sharp

Mattias Janmark–Jason Spezza–Valeri Nichushkin

Antoine Roussel–Radek Faksa–Ales Hemsky

Colton Sceviour–Vernon Fiddler–Patrick Eaves

Alex Goligoski–John Klingberg

Johnny Oduya–Stephen Johns

Kris Russell–Jason Demers

Kari Lehtonen

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