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 evening.
Trey Taylor’s shot from the suitable level caromed off the top boards to Cameron Hughes, stationed on the left submit. 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 throughout the common season, Hryckowian posted six targets and three assists within the five-game sequence in opposition to Milwaukee, together with two game-winning tallies. He leads the league with seven targets and 15 factors in eight contests coming into the convention closing 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 way of 40 minutes.
Matt Murray (5-5) made 27 saves for Milwaukee.
(Texas wins sequence, 3-2)
Recreation 1 – Thu., Might 15 – TEXAS 4, Milwaukee 2
Recreation 2 – Solar., Might 18 – Milwaukee 6, TEXAS 4
Recreation 3 – Wed., Might 21 – Texas 6, MILWAUKEE 1
Recreation 4 – Fri., Might 23 – MILWAUKEE 2, Texas 1 (OT)
Recreation 5 – Solar., Might 25 – Texas 3, MILWAUKEE 2
