Brian Sweet

Brian Sweet

Joined: Feb 11, 2021

Blackout Dallas Site Expert. Part-time contributor for Nolan Writin and Hook'em Headlines. A 2019 graduate of the Abilene Christian Journalism Program. Part-time guest for DFW's Best for Business show. Brian had also appeared on Oilers Live During the 2024 Western Conference Finals. In my spare time, you'll find me on Call of Duty Warzone, building Marvel Legos, or watching DFW Sports.

Apr 28, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) scores a goal against Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (39) during the second period in game five of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Mikko Rantanen rallies the Dallas Stars into the second round of the playoffs

May 1, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Dallas Stars fans before the game against the Colorado Avalanche in game six of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

The season is on the line tonight at the American Airlines Center

May 1, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (24) celebrates his goal in the second period against the Colorado Avalanche in game six of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Time for the Finnish Mafia to show up once again for the Stars

Apr 28, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) and center Oskar Back (10) celebrate the win over the Colorado Avalanche in game five of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Hellebuyck is making Oettinger look like the better goaltender

Apr 12, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars head coach Pete DeBoer looks on during the first period against the Utah Hockey Club at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Does Pete DeBoer's seat become warm with a loss tonight?

Mar 4, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars center Tyler Seguin (91) presents left wing Jamie Benn (14) with a silver watch during a ceremony in recognition of Benn playing in 1000 career NHL games before the start of the game between the Dallas Stars and the Colorado Avalanche at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Benn and Seguin's chances to win the Stanley Cup are running out

Dec 8, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars center Colin Blackwell (15) and left wing Jason Robertson (21) and defenseman Miro Heiskanen (4) celebrates a goal scored by Robertson against Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf (32) during the second period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The Stars are going to have to win game 7 without two key players

May 1, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Members of the celebrate the goal ahead goal by Dallas Stars right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) (center) in the second period against the Colorado Avalanche in game six of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

The Dallas Stars do have a game 7 advantage that the Avalanche doesn't have

May 1, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Dallas Stars defenseman Alexander Petrovic (28) controls the puck in the first period in game against the Colorado Avalanche six of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Dallas Stars failed to eliminate the Avalanche in a gut-wrenching loss

Apr 28, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) and center Mikael Granlund (64) celebrate the win over the Colorado Avalanche in game five of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Dallas Stars look to slam the door shut on the Avalanche's season

Apr 28, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) and center Wyatt Johnston (53) celebrate as a shot by defenseman Thomas Harley (not pictured) falls behind the back of Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (39) during the first period in game five of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Dallas Stars shine bright on the biggest stage, beating the Avalanche 6-2

Apr 23, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) makes a save as Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) and defenseman Cody Ceci (44) and defenseman Esa Lindell (23) look on in the second period in game three of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Dallas Stars look to take control of the Avalanche in game 5

Apr 23, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) checks Dallas Stars right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) in the first period in game three of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

It's time for the Stars to sucker punch the Avalanche tonight

Apr 23, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Linesman CJ Murray (68) separates Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard (49) and Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (24) in the first period in game three of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

The Dallas Stars have to stop dancing with the devil and win tonight

Mar 25, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) shoots the puck in the first period against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Colorado Avalanche bury the Stars in the Rocky Mountains tonight

Apr 23, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Dallas Stars center Tyler Seguin (91) celebrates his game winning goal with defenseman Thomas Harley (55) and left wing Mason Marchment (27) and defenseman Esa Lindell (23) and center Matt Duchene (95) in overtime against the Colorado Avalanche in game three of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Dallas Stars look to put the Avalanche on the brink of elimination tonight