The Dallas Stars lost two games in a row for the first time all season during their Finnish field trip. So it was a big relief to see them return to winning ways with a 3-1 victory over a Central Division competitor. And the fact that their best performance came from a promoted fourth-liner is a commendation, not an indictment, of their organizational depth. It’s time to give … [Read more...] about Dallas Stars Daily Links: Steel Wheels
After Finnish Holiday, Stars Back to Face Blackhawks
It was great to see the Dallas Stars on the global stage, and truthfully, outside of a disastrous opening period against the Florida Panthers, the team played decent hockey. Two losses later, however, the Stars return to American Airlines Center a bit lower in the standings to face a Chicago Blackhawks team that should be beatable. That said, this game is a return to the … [Read more...] about After Finnish Holiday, Stars Back to Face Blackhawks
Stars fall 6-4 to the Panthers to open NHL Global Series
The 2024 NHL Global Series in Finland kicked off today with the Dallas Stars facing the reigning Stanley Cup champions, the Florida Panthers. The Stars, who have earned a strong following in Finland due to their “Finnish Mafia” of Esa Lindell, Miro Heiskanen, and Roope Hintz, were warmly received by local fans. Matt Duchene, notable for his international playing … [Read more...] about Stars fall 6-4 to the Panthers to open NHL Global Series
Dallas Stars Daily Links: The Finnish Of It
The Dallas Stars may not have brought home points from the native land of Roope Hintz, Miro Heiskanen and Esa Lindell – but that doesn’t mean they didn’t come back with something valuable. Certainly Lia Assimakopoulos, the Stars beat writer at The Dallas Morning News, came away from the Global Series with more than souvenirs. By her own account, she was determined to find the … [Read more...] about Dallas Stars Daily Links: The Finnish Of It
Dallas Stars Daily Links: Come Monday, It’ll Be Alright
Two games to forget, but one experience to remember for a lifetime. The Stars’ Global Series experience is officially in the books. A memorable trip that started off with Lohikeitto, beer, saunas, cold plunges and Jokerit hockey, but ended with two tough losses against the defending Stanley Cup Champions. The Stars return to Dallas pointless, however not all hope is lost given … [Read more...] about Dallas Stars Daily Links: Come Monday, It’ll Be Alright