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The Dallas Stars Begin Another Back-To-Back Tonight In Minnesota

After a couple of days off, the Dallas Stars will return to the ice tonight with their points streak on the line against the Minnesota Wild. The Stars remain atop the Pacific division thanks to their…Read More

Around The Pacific: Stars Streaking, Sharks Sinking

1. Dallas Stars: (38-26-5, 81 points) Since Last Week: They clobbered Vancouver, squeaked past San Jose in a heroic comeback, and shutout the Ducks. The Dallas Stars keep rolling and improve 9-0-1 in…Read More

Morrow And The Dallas Stars Roll Past The Anaheim Ducks

What Happened: The Dallas Stars kept their points streak going Saturday night as they extended it to ten games (9-0-1). While the win was not an overly impressive one, the Stars did enough to beat the…Read More

Game Reaction: Vincour, Lehtonen Shine in 4-3 (SO) Win Over Sharks

What Happened: 1st Period: The first period was a story of two halves. The Stars controlled and out shot the visiting San Jose Sharks for the first ten or so minutes, but things were flipped around for…Read More

Game Preview: Stars Kick Off The Final Stretch Hosting The Sharks

The Dallas Stars returned home as the Pacific division leaders with only fifteen games left in the season. But tonight things will continue to heat up as the end of the regular season is within sight.…Read More

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Dallas Stars: Looking In-Depth At Their Magical Streak

From fighting in the gutters to being the team at the top of the hill for the moment. That is the type…Read More

Reexamining The Michael Ryder Problem

Just over four months ago, I joined Blackout Dallas and my first article was a critical look at Michael…Read More

Rapid Reaction: Stars Complete Sweep, Beat Canucks 5-2

What Happened: The excitement started quickly in tonight’s match up between the Vancouver Canucks…Read More

Around The Pacific: Stars Climbing Fast

1. Phoenix Coyotes: (33-23-9, 75 points) Since Last Week: After their miraculous run through February…Read More

Game Reaction: Stars Keep Rolling, Beat Flames 3-2 (SO)

What Happened: When you play a team in as desperate a situation as the Calgary Flames, there will be…Read More

Rapid Reaction: Stars Sail Past Oilers 3-1

What Happened: There really isn’t much to say about the first period of the tilt between the Dallas…Read More

Game Preview: Stars Begin Their Canadian Roadtrip Against The Edmonton Oilers

The Stars are keeping things safe and consistent, ready to roll with the team that has been 4-0-1 in…Read More

Game Reaction: Penguins Outduel Stars In Instant Classic

What Happened: Dallas entered tonight the same team that they were before the trade deadline. They were…Read More

Rapid Reaction: Stars Send Message, Beat Canucks 3-2 (OT)

  What Happened: The Stars began the first period looking like a conservative team afraid to make…Read More

Game Reaction: Dallas Stars Rally To Down The Blackhawks

What Happened: After delivering a strong win on the road against the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday…Read More

Around The Pacific: Here Come The Ducks

Nine points separate first place from last place. The Ducks are now just two points behind the Stars.…Read More

Game Reaction: Predators Top The Stars 3-2

What Happened: The Stars wasted no time tonight in making a difference early and taking a quick lead.…Read More

Game Preview: Stars Hope To Bounce-Back Quickly Against The Nashville Predators

Sometimes in hockey, even the best efforts on the ice don’t always result in points. Last night…Read More

Rapid Reaction: Coyotes Edge Stars 2-1 (OT)

What Happened: It has become the typical mantra before a game: playoffs, points, etc. Each and every…Read More

Rapid Reaction: Red Wings Make History, Beat Stars 3-1

What Happened: The buzz was all about the Detroit Red Wings trying to make history tonight, and the…Read More