Stanley Cup Finals
New Jersey received home ice advantage by having more regular-season point than Dallas. The teams split the first two games, held in New Jersey. The Devils then won the following two in Dallas to take a 3–1 series lead. Dallas fought off elimination with a triple-overtime win in game five in New Jersey. The Devils countered with a double-overtime victory in game six in Dallas to win the Cup.
| May 30 |
Dallas Stars |
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3-7 |
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New Jersey Devils |
Continental Airlines Arena |
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| June 1 |
Dallas Stars |
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2-1 |
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New Jersey Devils |
Continental Airlines Arena |
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| June 3 |
New Jersey Devils |
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2-1 |
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Dallas Stars |
Reunion Arena |
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| June 5 |
New Jersey Devils |
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3-1 |
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Dallas Stars |
Reunion Arena |
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| June 8 |
Dallas Stars |
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1-0 |
3OT |
New Jersey Devils |
Continental Airlines Arena |
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| June 10 |
New Jersey Devils |
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2-1 |
2OT |
Dallas Stars |
Reunion Arena |
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| New Jersey won series 4-2 |
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