1999 Stanley Cup Finals
Buffalo Sabres vs. Dallas Stars
Game 1: Sabres 3, Stars 2 (OT)
The Sabres took an early lead in the first period, but the Stars came back to tie the game in the second. The game went to overtime, where Miroslav Satan scored the game-winning goal for the Sabres.
Game 2: Sabres 4, Stars 2
The Sabres again took an early lead in the second period, and this time they held on for the win. Dominik Hasek made 32 saves for the Sabres, while Ed Belfour made 28 saves for the Stars.
Game 3: Stars 3, Sabres 2
The Stars finally got on the board in Game 3, winning 3-2. Brett Hull scored the game-winning goal for the Stars in the third period.
Game 4: Stars 4, Sabres 1
The Stars took a commanding 3-1 lead in the series with a 4-1 win in Game 4. Mike Modano scored two goals for the Stars, while Hasek allowed four goals on 25 shots.
Game 5: Sabres 2, Stars 1
The Sabres kept their hopes alive with a 2-1 win in Game 5. Jason Woolley scored the game-winning goal for the Sabres in the third period.
Game 6: Stars 2, Sabres 1
The Stars clinched the Stanley Cup with a 2-1 win in Game 6. Brett Hull scored the game-winning goal for the Stars in the first period.
Conclusion
The Dallas Stars won their first Stanley Cup in franchise history, defeating the Buffalo Sabres in six games. The Stars were led by Brett Hull, who scored 13 goals in the playoffs, and Ed Belfour, who had a 2.20 goals-against average in the playoffs. The Sabres were led by Dominik Hasek, who had a 2.43 goals-against average in the playoffs, but they could not overcome the Stars' high-powered offense.
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