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The Jake Oettinger experience 💯

One state. One team. ⭐️🏒 In partnership with McAllen, the @DS_Foundation continues to embrace our #TexasHockey motto with outreach programs to help spread the game of hockey across the state.

Today and always, we remember and honor the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 🇺🇸 #MemorialDay

Hyvää syntymäpäivää, Esa! 🥳

When the clock hits 5pm before a holiday weekend

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Winners and Losers of the Playoffs So Far

Our picks for the best and worst from the postseason 📲

Hard-hitting defenseman is a free agent this summer 📲

Could Stars Sign Trouba? 🤔

Who will be the top blue line prospects that get selected in June? 📲

Ranking the Top Defensemen in 2026 Draft 📊

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Conference Finals Predictions 🔮

Our experts pick the two teams that will move on to the 2026 Stanley Cup Final 📲

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How Will the Stars Navigate Their Salary Cap Problems? - Dallas Sports Nation

The Stars are in a severe cap crunch as Jason Robertson is without a contract for next season. Many decisions are needed this offseason.

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Stargazing, A Dallas Stars Puckcast - Episode 328: Golfing Season

Wes and Mark talk takeaways from the Dallas Stars' all-too-short postseason run - and what the future may hold.

Players who could become bargains on July 1 📲

Underrated Free Agents Available 👀

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Why the Dallas Stars Should Part Ways with Jamie Benn on the Ice - Dallas Sports Nation

When a team doesn't win the Stanley Cup, the front office reflects on all of the pros and cons that [...]

Where things stand after Sabres force Game 7 on Habs 📸

Updated Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket 👀

Where everything stands after Avs eliminate Wild

Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket 📋

Winger one of five players that could be moved 📲

Could Robertson Get Traded at the Draft? 🤔

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What's Next for the Dallas Stars After Falling to Minnesota in 1st Round? - Dallas Sports Nation

The Dallas Stars were eliminated in the Stanley Cup Playoffs last week. The time is soon approaching where they start to fix their mistakes.

One spot up for grabs to round out Conference Finals

Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket 📋

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What's Next for the Dallas Stars? - Dallas Sports Nation

The Dallas Stars were eliminated in the Stanley Cup Playoffs last week. The time is soon approaching where they start to fix their mistakes.

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Looking at the Dallas Stars Injury Report at the End of 2026 - Dallas Sports Nation

It's the end of the NHL season for the Dallas Stars. That means cleaning out the lockers, exit interviews, and [...]

Buy or sell the latest NHL rumors 📲

Will Stars Re-Sign Robertson? 🤔

Matthews and McDavid are among the trade storylines we're watching 📲

Trade Storylines You Should Be Thinking About

All 32 picks projected after the Leafs and Sharks move up to first and second picks 📲

Mock Draft After 2026 Draft Lottery 🔮

Latest picture after Mother's Day games 📲

Updated Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket 🧊

League raising ceiling to above $100M for first time in history

2026-27 NHL Salary Cap 🤑

7 expectations likely to come to fruition after lottery 📲

Early NHL Draft Predictions 🔮

🍁 Leafs come away with the biggest prize 🦈 Sharks building strong, young squad 📲 Tap-in for more analysis

Draft Lottery Winners and Losers

Potential No. 1 pick could go to Toronto at the 2026 NHL Draft

Updated Scouting Report on Gavin McKenna 🍁

Toronto will get No. 1 pick on June 26. Full results here 📲

Leafs Win NHL Draft Lottery 🍁

What every lottery team should do with their first selections 📲

Trade or Keep 1st-Round Picks 🤔

Taking stock of top prospects in the upcoming draft ➡️

NHL Mock's Biggest Movers 🔄

Defenseman could go in the top three picks 📲

Draft Scouting Report on Chase Reid

Who's taking the Conn Smythe Trophy home in June? 📲

Ranking Top Contenders for Playoffs MVP 🏆

Where things stand after Canes' OT win on Monday

Latest Stanley Cup Playoffs Picture 🖼️

Updated Stanley Cup Playoffs bracket after Canadiens beat Lightning 📲

Round 2 Picture Taking Shape 👀

Brady Tkachuk, Auston Matthews headline our list 📲

NHL Trade Block Big Board for May 2026

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How 3 Straight WCF Appearances hurt the Dallas Stars - Dallas Sports Nation

Over the last few years, it's been a lot of fun being a Dallas Stars fan. Three out of the [...]

Taking stock of the field as we enter the second round of the postseason 📲

Ranking Every Team Left in the Playoffs 📊

Seven destinations for Stars winger after Dallas' elimination 📲

Trade Landing Spots for Jason Robertson 📍

It seems like the Dallas Stars and the Carolina Hurricanes might have both won their trade deadline trade from last season. While it's still up for debate, both players are having great success with their new teams.

The Stars and the Hurricanes both won their trade deadline deal one year later

The Minnesota was just a little bit better than the Dallas Stars, which is why they are preparing for the second round. Here's what tripped up the Stars in the first round.

Sometimes your playoff opponent is just a little better, and that's okay

Fresh look after Hurricanes' dominant win in Round 2 📲

Updated Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket

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Afterwords: Early Exit

Well, at least the Dallas Stars didn't go down without a fight, which is more than you can say for most of their recent eliminations.

Our picks for teams that will move on to the Conference Finals 📲

B/R NHL Staff Second-Round Predictions 🏒

The Dallas Stars made a valiant effort to try to force a Game 7 back in Dallas on Saturday. However, the Wild were much stronger tonight and beat the Stars 5-2. Here are the four takeaways for the final time this season.

Quinn Hughes sends the Minnesota Wild to the second round of the playoffs

BS Meter on the latest NHL trade and free-agency rumors 📲

Could Chicago Land Robertson or Knies?

Latest look after Wild, Ducks advance to next round 📲

Updated Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket

The Oilers' captain will be thinking about his future after yet another playoff failure 📲

Trade Destinations for McDavid in 2027 📍

The Dallas Stars look to keep their season alive as they take on the Minnesota Wild as they are on the brink of elimination. Here are the four keys to the game.

The Dallas Stars fight for survival in the Minnesota wilderness tonight

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GDT: Round 1, Game 6 - Stars @ Wild (6:30 PM CT)

GAME DAY: Dallas Stars vs. Minnesota Wild WHERE: American Airlines Center PUCK DROP: 8:30 PM TV: ESPN, Victory+ RADIO: The Ticket 96.7-FM, 1310-AM

One thing I believe the Minnesota Wild should be scared about is what a desperate, hungry Stars team facing elimination. I hope they aren't already celebrating advancing to the next round.

There's nothing scarier than a Dallas Stars team trying to extend its season

One player from every team that took a big leap during the 2025-26 season 📲

Stars' Most Improved Player 📈

Jamie Benn has been the topic of conversation after his cross-check to the back of the neck against Ryan Hartman. Blackout Dallas and Frank Seravelli both agree that he should have been suspended.

Frank Seravalli and Blackout Dallas both agree that Benn deserves to be suspended

With the way the Dallas Stars are playing right now, the Texas Stars might be the only hockey left in Texas until September. Here's more about how the Idaho Steelheads got eliminated last night.

Texas Stars hockey is all that we might have left until September

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Stars Face Elimination With Lots of Problems - Dallas Sports Nation

The Dallas Stars are facing elimination after a dismal performance in Game 5. They head to Minnesota where they must win to survive.

The Stars have been atrocious at even strength in the first round. It's put them one game away from elimination. It's going to be a long Thursday night if the Stars lose in Minnesota.

No excuses for Dallas' five-on-five ineptitude vs. the Wild in this series

The Dallas Stars now have their backs against the wall after they couldn't buy an even-strength goal tonight. That's really the Achilles' heel of the Stars. Here are the four takeaways as the Stars fight for survival.

The Stars have their backs against the wall after tonight's disastrous Game 5

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Stock Up on the Stars in the Playoffs 📈

Sara Civian checks the vibes on all 16 teams in the postseason 📲

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Stars fall to Wild 4-2 in game 5

Dallas let game 5 slip away Tuesday night at home and now trail the Wild 3-2 in the series. While it was not the immense struggle from game 1, there were shades of similarities.

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Latest Stanley Cup Playoff Bracket

Bruins stay alive to push series to game 6. Full updates here

Wild-Stars Highlights

Minnesota beats Stars 4-2 in Round 1 of Stanley Cup Playoffs

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GDT: Round 1, Game 5 - Stars vs. Wild (7 PM CT)

GAME DAY: Dallas Stars vs. Minnesota Wild WHERE: American Airlines Center PUCK DROP: 8:30 PM TV: ESPN, Victory+ RADIO: The Ticket 96.7-FM, 1310-AM

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Dallas looks to send the Minnesota Wild home on the brink of elimination tonight

The Dallas Stars and the Minnesota Wild have shifted to Dallas for Game 5 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here are the four keys to the game as Dallas looks to send the Wild home sad.

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Stargazing, A Dallas Stars Puckcast - Episode 327: Round 1, Game 4 Reactions

Roster depth matters. Wes Lawrence and Mark Zimmerman talk about what happens when every Dallas Stars player does his job.

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The Dallas Stars regret not going for the head in overtime in Game 4

The Dallas Stars missed out on a perfect opportunity to go up 3-1 in the series against the Minnesota Wild. Now the Stars hope it doesn't cost them later this week.

Four teams that make sense for winger after Sens playoff elimination 📲

Brady Tkachuk Trade Packages📦

Latest on brackets and top storylines 📲

Updated 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs

Saturday's Game 4 between the Wild and Stars didn't end Dallas' way. That didn't stop it from being a 10/10 game. It also just showed how unreal the Stanley Cup Playoffs are.

Game 4 between Dallas and Minnesota was what the NHL Playoffs should be

The Dallas Stars and the Minnesota Wild faced off in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs this afternoon. Here are the four takeaways for the Stars as the series shifts back to Dallas.

The Dallas Stars ran out of gas as the Minnesota Wild kept their hopes alive

Wild Makes It 2-2 Series 🫡

Matt Boldy games Stars in Game 4 OT win

The Dallas Stars and the Minnesota Wild meet this afternoon in St. Paul for Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here are the four keys to the game for the Stars.

Dallas looks forward to putting the Wild on the brink of elimination this afternoon

Wild OT Game-Winner 🍿

Matt Boldy comes up with clutch goal to help even series with Stars

GAME DAY: Dallas Stars vs. Minnesota Wild WHERE: American Airlines Center PUCK DROP: 8:30 PM TV: ESPN, Victory+ RADIO: The Ticket 96.7-FM, 1310-AM

GDT: Round 1, Game 4 - Stars @ Wild (4:30 PM CT)

Roster depth matters. Wes Lawrence and Mark Zimmerman talk about what happens when every Dallas Stars player does his job.

Stargazing, A Dallas Stars Puckcast - Episode 326: Round 1, Game 3 Reactions

The Stars' power play has been predictably excellent the team has fought back against Minnesota's aggression. But there are two things they could do better to take control of the series.

Dallas has matched the Wild's physicality and can really dampen their spirits today

The Dallas Stars will have a tough decision to make once Roope Hintz is healthy enough to return to the lineup. Here's why Arttu Hyry might be the victim of a healthy roster.

Dallas has a very tough decision to make once Roope Hintz is healthy

In the game of hockey, players are going to get hurt by accident. The fact that Wild fans are saying that Matt Duchene is a dirty player is mind-baffling to me.

The dirty player allegations about Matt Duchene have to stop now

The Dallas Stars have the biggest opportunity to eliminate the Minnesota Wild by putting them on the brink of elimination after tomorrow afternoon. The question is, will the Stars do it or play with their food?

What are the Dallas Stars going to do with the series lead tomorrow?

The Stars are excited to hear that one of their top players has resumed skating. Here's why I would hold off on playing him in the series against the Wild.

There is some exciting news on the injury front regarding the Stars' top center

Concerns for every team not in the postseason 📲

Panic Meter for Non-Playoff Teams 😰

Why Gavin McKenna could become another Panarin and other comparisons 📲

Pro Comps for Top Prospects 🤝

Potential moves for the clubs that missed out on the postseason📲

Trade Ideas for Lottery Teams 💡

Updated schedule and best plays from April 24 📲

Latest NHL Playoff Bracket 👀

In which I ramble an hour after midnight about bad metaphors to try and explain a strong, decisive win.

Afterwords: Finishing Strong

The Dallas Stars found a way to win the game in double overtime, 4-3, in the early morning hours. Here are the four takeaways from tonight's long and exhausting double overtime win.

The Dallas Stars beat the Marcus Foligno allegations in Game 3 with a 4-3 OT win

Stars Take 2-1 Series Lead 📈

Wyatt Johnston with 6th game-winning goal of Stanley Cup Playoffs

Why Gavin McKenna, Ivar Stenberg and Keaton Verhoeff deserve your attention 📲

Who Should Go No. 1 at This Year's Draft? 🤔

The Dallas Stars look to take a 2-1 series lead tonight on the road in St. Paul, Minnesota. Can the Stars come away with another signature win? Here are the four keys to tonight's Game 3 in Minnesota.

The Dallas Stars enter the Minnesota wilderness looking for a series lead

GAME DAY: Dallas Stars vs. Minnesota Wild WHERE: American Airlines Center PUCK DROP: 8:30 PM TV: ESPN, Victory+ RADIO: The Ticket 96.7-FM, 1310-AM

GDT: Round 1, Game 3 - Stars @ Wild (8:30 PM CT)

The Dallas Stars will be without one of their top players for games 3 and 4 in Minnesota. Here's how the Stars can get through those two games on the road.

Roope Hintz won't be able to help the Dallas Stars survive the Minnesota wilderness

Our takes on every series so far of the 2026 postseason 📲

Overreaction on Wild-Stars Series 🤯

Roster depth matters. Wes Lawrence and Mark Zimmerman talk about what happens when every Dallas Stars player does his job.

Stargazing, A Dallas Stars Puckcast – Episode 325: Round 1, Game 2 Reactions

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Stars' Physicality, Goaltending, and Road Play are X-Factors in Playoffs - Dallas Sports Nation

The Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild are currently locked in a gruesome battle to eliminate each other from the playoffs.

Updated picture and schedule after April 21

Latest Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket ✍️

The Dallas Stars even up the series against the Minnesota Wild. Colin Blackwell talked about how the Stars flipped the switch after his huge hit last night.

Colin Blackwell has a pretty excellent explanation of why the Stars won

After a disastrous Game 1, the Dallas Stars bounced back with the type of game you expected from this series.

Afterwords: That’s More Like It

Hopefully you're reading this over a cup of coffee and your breakfast of choice because you might be doing the same thing on Thursday morning.

NHL's late playoff starts make sense, but they're miserable for fans of any NHL team

On a night when a response to a discouraging loss was critical, Dallas delivered. Whatever caused the Stars’ sleepy performance Saturday afternoon looked to have been shaken off Monday night.

Dallas bounces back, beats Minnesota 4-2

The Dallas Stars found a way to beat the Wild and even the series at 1. Here are the four takeaways from tonight's game against the Wild tonight.

Jake Oettinger's resurgence ties the series up at one, headed to St. Paul

US-born gold medalist goalie could be leaving Winnipeg in the Summer 📲

Connor Hellebuyck Trade Landing Spots 📍

Report-card grades for all 32 NHL teams' 2025-26 campaign 📲

Grading Stars' Regular-Season 🔠

While it wasn't a perfect Game 2 by the Dallas Stars, it was a lot better than Dallas's Game 1 performance. Now that it's even, let playoff hockey commence.

Dallas answered the bell after Saturday's disgrace to tie the series with the Wild

Stars Tie Series 1-1 Against Wild 🤩

Dallas protects home ice in Game 2 with 4-2 win

Updated schedule and top highlights from April 20 📲

Latest NHL Playoffs Bracket 💥

GAME DAY: Dallas Stars vs. Minnesota Wild WHERE: American Airlines Center PUCK DROP: 8:30 PM TV: ESPN, Victory+ RADIO: The Ticket 96.7-FM, 1310-AM

GDT: Round 1, Game 2 – Stars vs. Wild (8:30 PM CT)

The Stars look to seek revenge for their embarrassment in Game 1 tonight against the Minnesota Wild. Here are the four keys to the game tonight in Dallas.

The Stars look to throw a haymaker back at the Minnesota Wild tonight

Wes Lawrence and Mark Zimmerman welcome NHL.com’s Taylor Baird for some piping hot takes on how the Dallas Stars’ playoffs have begun.

Stargazing, A Dallas Stars Puckcast – Episode 324: Round 1, Game 1 Reactions

Updated schedule and top highlights from April 19 📲

Latest NHL Playoffs Bracket 🏒

Fourteen-year wait for playoff hockey turns into massive party in Buffalo 📲

Sabres Fans Finally Taste Playoff Bliss 🤩

Takeaways from Dallas' loss to forget 📲

Stars Implode in Game 1

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Another Look at the Entertaining Stars Vs Maple Leafs Game - Dallas Sports Nation

Just this past week on Monday April 13th, the Dallas Stars pulled off an epic comeback that’ll be remembered for […]

Hardest Path in Stanley Cup Playoffs 😩

Is there any team with a tougher road than the Wild?

The Stars began their playoff journey Saturday afternoon against the Wild, and like they have in nine of their last 11 first round game ones, they lost. Tonight proved to be no exception.

Dallas drops first game to Minnesota

The Stars did not have the Game 1 they were expecting this afternoon. Here are the four takeaways from the ugly loss to the Wild in Game 1 of the playoffs.

The Dallas Stars get run over by a crazy train in Game 1 this afternoon

Mikko Rantanen and the Dallas Stars must have forgotten that the Stanley Cup Playoffs begin even on the weekends. Let's hope Game 2 is better than today.

It seems that Mikko Rantanen forgot the playoffs started Saturday

Stars Respond With 1st Goal 🤩

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Wild Up 4-0 on Stars 😲

Minnesota firing on all cylinders in Game 1

Results and what to expect from today's schedule 📲

Updated Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket 💯

GAME DAY: Dallas Stars vs. Minnesota Wild WHERE: American Airlines Center PUCK DROP: 4:30 PM TV: ESPN, Victory+ RADIO: The Ticket 96.7-FM, 1310-AM

GDT: Round 1, Game 1 – Stars vs. Wild (4:30 PM CT)

The Dallas Stars look to set the tempo in Game 1 this afternoon against the Minnesota Wild. Here are the four keys to the game this afternoon against Minnesota.

The Dallas Stars look to set the tempo in Game 1 against the Minnesota Wild

Where the Stars stand at the end of the 2025-26 campaign 📲

Power Rankings for End of Regular Season 📊

We’re home. Wes Lawrence and Mark Zimmerman preview the Round 1 action as the Dallas Stars begin their Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Minnesota Wild.

Stargazing, A Dallas Stars Puckcast – Episode 323: First-Round Preview, Stars vs. Wild

Our B/R NHL Staff gives their picks for all eight matchups 📲

Predictions for Stars-Wild 🔮

After 82 games, the Stanley Cup Playoffs are finally here. The Dallas Stars have home-ice advantage against the Minnesota Wild in the first round of the Western

Blackout Dallas playoff series predictions ahead of the series against the Wild

Dallas hopping on viral trend with new concession item for Stanley Cup playoffs

Stars' Dubai Chocolate Churros 🍫

The Dallas Stars kept one of their rising talent under contract for the next two seasons. Find out which young star is remaining here in Dallas.

The Dallas Stars made sure to keep a rising star under contract this morning

The Stars practiced this morning ahead of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here is some news from practice this morning at the American Airlines Center.

Dallas Stars news from practice ahead of Game 1 tomorrow afternoon

Swedish blueliner Nils Lundkvist extends his stay with the Dallas Stars for the next two years at an average annual value of $1.75 million.

Dallas Stars Re-Sign Nils Lundkvist

Latest updates after final regular season games

Updated Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket

Winners and Losers from the 2025-26 NHL regular season 📲

Strong Season for Johnston

🔥 Kings-Avalanche set 🍿 Bruins draw Sabres 📲 All matchups and dates in app

Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket Set 🏆

Sara Civian defines all 32 teams for the 2025-26 campaign 📲

1 Word For Stars' Regular Season

Wes Lawrence and Mark Zimmerman talk about Jake Oettinger, the Dallas Stars’ total team defense, and the Stanley Cup Playoffs, in about that order.

Stargazing, A Dallas Stars Puckcast – Episode 322: Texas Stars Spring Update 2026

Game 1 dates and times released for 1st-round bracket matchups 📸

NHL Playoff Start Announced🗓️

The Stars had their ups and downs in Buffalo tonight. They did some good things,s while there were some things they need to work on. Here are the six takeaways.

Dallas Stars have their up and downs in the season finale in Buffalo

Stars-Sabres Highlights

04/15/2026

GAME DAY: Dallas Stars at Buffalo Sabres WHERE: KeyBank Center PUCK DROP: 6:30 PM TV: TNT, truTV, HBO MAX RADIO: The Ticket 96.7-FM, 1310-AM

GDT: Stars @ Sabres (6 PM CT)

The Dallas Stars have three players on their team who need to carve out a role for themselves in the playoffs. Let's go over those three players.

3 Dallas Stars players that must carve out a role in the playoffs

The Dallas Stars and the Buffalo Sabres prepare for the Stanley Cup Playoffs tonight. Here are the four keys to the game against the Sabres.

The Dallas Stars and the Buffalo Sabres prep for the Stanley Cup Playoffs tonight

How final two days could shake up chances at No. 1 pick

Draft Lottery Odds 🎲

Current standings and matchups before final regular season games 📲

NHL Playoff Bracket

Buy or sell late NHL trade and free agency rumors 📲

Tkachuk and Matthews on Trading Block? 🤔

Final 2026 NHL Playoff bracket predictions 📲

Get Ready for Stars vs. Wild

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The Stars are Under Pressure to Win in the Playoffs - Dallas Sports Nation

The Dallas Stars are going on 27 years without a Stanley Cup. There window will remain open but for how long?