The key for the Stars is Connor Hellebuyck, almost certain to win his third Vezina Trophy in six years, continuing to play poorly on the road. He wasn’t good in any of the three games at St. Louis. The Blues won them all but could not win a single game in Manitoba.

The second Western Conference Semifinal matchup will begin with the Dallas Stars traveling to Winnipeg to take on the Presidents Trophy winning Jets. Both teams are coming off tough fought, seven-game series as the Central Division proves to be the best in the NHL.

It's hard to find something as much of an emotional roller coaster ride as playoff hockey. For Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets fans, that might be the understatement of the year. Both teams went from staring the end of their seasons dead in the face to getting ready to play each other in Round 2 of the Stanley Cup playoffs.