One of the biggest storylines heading into the Western Conference Final was the clear edge the Dallas Stars had over the Edmonton Oilers in the crease. Stuart Skinner had been struggling all playoffs, even getting benched for two games, whereas Jake Oettinger was one of the top performing goalies of the entire postseason. There were two expectations when it came to that key … [Read more...] about Afterwords: The Difference in Net
Afterwords: A Well Deserved Loss
To paraphrase the great Robert Tiffin, I’m more annoyed than anything. In Game 1 against the Vegas Golden Knights, there was a feeling of disappointment in the air, as well as a worry of, “Here we go again.” In Game 1 against the Colorado Avalanche, it was a feeling of emptiness after the Dallas Stars blew a 3-0 lead. And now, for Game 1 against the Edmonton Oilers, the feeling … [Read more...] about Afterwords: A Well Deserved Loss
GDT: WCF, Game 1 – Stars vs. Oilers (7:30 PM CT)
GAME DAY: Dallas Stars vs. Edmonton Oilers WHERE: American Airlines Center (Dallas, TX) PUCK DROP: 7:30 PM CT TV: TNT, truTV, MAX RADIO: The Ticket 96.7-FM, 1310-AM LIVE STATS: NHL Game Center… Source … [Read more...] about GDT: WCF, Game 1 – Stars vs. Oilers (7:30 PM CT)
Stargazing, A Dallas Stars Puckcast – Episode 259: WCF Preview: Stars vs. Oilers
It’s turning into A Very Special Throwback Series for the Dallas Stars. They took Western Conference Finals-style revenge on the Vegas Golden Knights. They struck down a longtime foe and legendary rival in the Colorado Avalanche. And now that the Stars have gone through last year’s Stanley Cup champions and their most lethal cellmates in the #MurderDeathKill Division, they … [Read more...] about Stargazing, A Dallas Stars Puckcast – Episode 259: WCF Preview: Stars vs. Oilers
Stargazing, A Dallas Stars Puckcast – Episode 258: Round 2 Wrap-up
The Dallas Stars earned some much-needed rest this week – but here at Stargazing, we never sleep. It’s time to assess what went right (and wrong) in Round 2, and get ready for a really big show in the Western Conference Finals. In this episode, Wes and Mark discuss how Chris Tanev countered Nathan MacKinnon, the art of overtime playoffs line-blending, the importance of the team … [Read more...] about Stargazing, A Dallas Stars Puckcast – Episode 258: Round 2 Wrap-up