Stars look to maintain momentum as they face Kraken

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The Dallas Stars became the first Western Conference team to clinch a Stanley Cup playoff berth when they beat the host Vancouver Canucks 3-1 on Thursday.

Yet the Stars (46-19-9, 101 points), who visit the Seattle Kraken on Saturday, aren't ready to rest quite yet.

The Stars are just one pointbehind the New York Rangers in the race for the Presidents' Trophy, which goes to the N