Stats don't matter for Stars in unprecedented run to Stanley Cup Final
From their miserable 1-7-1 start to the season way back in October, to an unexpected coaching change for off-ice issues in December after they were back on the winning track, and then that 0-4-2 span into mid-March, these Stars still have a chance to win their second Stanley Cup championship.
From their miserable 1-7-1 start to the season way back in October, to an unexpected coaching change for off-ice issues in December after they were back on the winning track, and then that 0-4-2 span into mid-March, these Stars still have a chance to win their second Stanley Cup championship.
Dallas Stars on to Stanley Cup Final after 3-2 overtime win over Vegas
Jamie Benn and Dallas enjoyed the moment so much that the relative silence was pretty much an afterthought.
Jamie Benn and Dallas enjoyed the moment so much that the relative silence was pretty much an afterthought.
Surging Stars on cusp of first Stanley Cup Final in 20 years
The Dallas Stars were fourth in the Western Conference when the NHL season paused for the pandemic.
The Dallas Stars were fourth in the Western Conference when the NHL season paused for the pandemic.
Khudobin, Stars beat Knights to take 3-1 lead in West final
Anton Khudobin gloved the puck out of the air on Shea Theodore's shot at the most intense moment of the game like it was part of a leisurely morning practice.
Anton Khudobin gloved the puck out of the air on Shea Theodore's shot at the most intense moment of the game like it was part of a leisurely morning practice.
Radulov scores 31 seconds into OT, Stars beat Vegas 3-2
The entire Dallas Stars bench was yelling out to Joe Pavelski about what to do with the puck after a broken play in front of them only seconds into overtime.
The entire Dallas Stars bench was yelling out to Joe Pavelski about what to do with the puck after a broken play in front of them only seconds into overtime.
Stars, Golden Knights reach 'chess match' part of West final
Tyler Seguin tried to answer what happened in the Western Conference final to the Dallas offense that lit it up last round.
Tyler Seguin tried to answer what happened in the Western Conference final to the Dallas offense that lit it up last round.
Golden Knights beat Stars to tie series
Paul Stastny scored to end a lengthy goal drought by Vegas forwards, Robin Lehner stopped all 24 shots he faced for his fourth shutout of the playoffs and the Golden Knights rediscovered their winning ways and beat the Dallas Stars 3-0 Tuesday in Game 2 of the Western Conference final, evening the series.
Paul Stastny scored to end a lengthy goal drought by Vegas forwards, Robin Lehner stopped all 24 shots he faced for his fourth shutout of the playoffs and the Golden Knights rediscovered their winning ways and beat the Dallas Stars 3-0 Tuesday in Game 2 of the Western Conference final, evening the series.
American Airlines Center welcomes fans for first time since COVID-19 outbreak began
The arena, which can hold up to 18,500 when the Stars are playing, was capped at 20 percent capacity for social distancing purposes due to COVID-19.
The arena, which can hold up to 18,500 when the Stars are playing, was capped at 20 percent capacity for social distancing purposes due to COVID-19.
Shutdown Stars: Dallas beats Vegas 1-0 in West final Game 1
John Klingberg scored on the Stars' first shot, Anton Khudobin stopped all 25 the Golden Knights put on net and Dallas beat Vegas 1-0 on Sunday night in a hard-hitting, defensive Game 1 of the Western Conference final.
John Klingberg scored on the Stars' first shot, Anton Khudobin stopped all 25 the Golden Knights put on net and Dallas beat Vegas 1-0 on Sunday night in a hard-hitting, defensive Game 1 of the Western Conference final.
Kiviranta lifts Stars past Avs in Game 7 OT thriller
Joel Kiviranta completed a hat track 7:24 into overtime to give Dallas a 5-4 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Friday in Game 7, sending the Stars to the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2008.
Joel Kiviranta completed a hat track 7:24 into overtime to give Dallas a 5-4 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Friday in Game 7, sending the Stars to the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2008.
Makar, Hutchinson help Avalanche force Game 7 against Stars
Rookie defenseman Cale Makar scored the go-ahead goal in the second period, third-string goaltender Michael Hutchinson stopped 27 shots and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Dallas Stars 4-1 on Wednesday night to force a decisive Game 7 in their second-round playoff series.
Rookie defenseman Cale Makar scored the go-ahead goal in the second period, third-string goaltender Michael Hutchinson stopped 27 shots and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Dallas Stars 4-1 on Wednesday night to force a decisive Game 7 in their second-round playoff series.
Avs ride 5-goal 1st period to 6-3 win over Stars in Game 5
Faced with the prospects of going home, the Colorado Avalanche got rolling early and often.
Faced with the prospects of going home, the Colorado Avalanche got rolling early and often.
Stars take 3-1 series lead over Avalanche with 5-3 win
Radek Faksa had a goal and two assists, Roope Hintz scored the last of three power-play goals by Dallas and the Stars beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-4 on Sunday night, taking a 3-1 series lead in the Western Conference semifinal series.
Radek Faksa had a goal and two assists, Roope Hintz scored the last of three power-play goals by Dallas and the Stars beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-4 on Sunday night, taking a 3-1 series lead in the Western Conference semifinal series.
Dallas Stars playoff series to resume Sunday after NHL player racial injustice protests
The Dallas Stars will resume their second-round playoff series on Sunday after players prompted the league to postpone two days of action to protest racial injustice.
The Dallas Stars will resume their second-round playoff series on Sunday after players prompted the league to postpone two days of action to protest racial injustice.
NHL postpones 2 days of playoff games following criticism from Black players
The NHL postponed two days of playoff games Thursday after withering criticism from Black players who said the league was slow to acknowledge the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin.
The NHL postponed two days of playoff games Thursday after withering criticism from Black players who said the league was slow to acknowledge the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin.
Kadri, Avs regroup to beat Stars 6-4 in Game 3
Nazem Kadri scored the go-ahead goal with 6:06 remaining in a wild third period as the Colorado Avalanche regrouped to beat the Dallas Stars 6-4 in Game 3 on Wednesday night.
Nazem Kadri scored the go-ahead goal with 6:06 remaining in a wild third period as the Colorado Avalanche regrouped to beat the Dallas Stars 6-4 in Game 3 on Wednesday night.
Stars use 4-goal 2nd to beat Avs, take 2-0 lead in series
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — From a goal off the chest to another that may have just crossed the line — depending who's asked — the Dallas Stars were getting the big bounces and breaks.
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — From a goal off the chest to another that may have just crossed the line — depending who's asked — the Dallas Stars were getting the big bounces and breaks.
Stars' top line dominant in 5-3 win over Avs in Game 1
The top line for the Dallas Stars finally came to life, stepping up after a quick turnaround for an impressive start in round two of the Western Conference playoffs.
The top line for the Dallas Stars finally came to life, stepping up after a quick turnaround for an impressive start in round two of the Western Conference playoffs.
Stars rally from 3 down, beat Flames 7-3 to advance
Denis Gurianov scored four goals, including a hat trick in the second period while also assisting on the go-ahead score, as the Dallas Stars rallied from a quick three-goal deficit for a 7-3 win over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night to wrap up the first-round playoff series in six games.
Denis Gurianov scored four goals, including a hat trick in the second period while also assisting on the go-ahead score, as the Dallas Stars rallied from a quick three-goal deficit for a 7-3 win over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night to wrap up the first-round playoff series in six games.
Klingberg gets winner, Stars beat Flames 2-1 for 3-2 lead
John Klingberg didn't have the decisive goal taken away this time.
John Klingberg didn't have the decisive goal taken away this time.