Roope Hintz and Wyatt Johnston scored goals and the Dallas Stars advanced to the Western Conference final with a 2-1 win over the Seattle Kraken in Game 7.
Jacksonville Jaguars struggled with Buffalo Bill in a 10-3 win. New Orleans Saints held their breathe as Carolina Panthers fell in a hotly contested 31-26 win.
Both Verlander and Sales were called out of the bullpen to duel it out. Verlander outlasted Sales for a 3-1 victory and advanced the Astros to AL Championship.