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.

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

May 17, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) celebrates his goal scored with center Tyler Seguin (91) and defenseman Thomas Harley (55) and defenseman Miro Heiskanen (4) in the third period against the Colorado Avalanche in game six of the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin are playing like they are ten years younger

Jan 19, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (4) and Detroit Red Wings right wing Jonatan Berggren (48) chase the puck during the third period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Miro Heiskanen will be out for game 4 tonight against Avalanche

Apr 23, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) celebrates his goal with left wing Mason Marchment (27) and defenseman Thomas Harley (55) and center Mikael Granlund (64) in the third period 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

Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin led the Stars to another overtime win

Apr 21, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars center Colin Blackwell (15) and center Sam Steel (18) and left wing Mason Marchment (27) and defenseman Thomas Harley (55) and center Matt Duchene (95) and right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) celebrate with the Stars fans after Blackwell scores the game winning goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the overtime period in game two of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn

The Dallas Stars brace for Landeskog's return in game 3 tonight

Mar 27, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar in the first period against the Los Angeles Kings at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Jared Bednar isn't fooling Pete DeBoer with his lineup tonight

Jan 28, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; The stick of Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (4) is loose as goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) makes a save against Vegas Golden Knights right wing Jonas Rondbjerg (46) during the second period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Miro Heiskanen travels to Denver while Jason Robertson remains in Dallas

Apr 21, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars center Matt Duchene (95) checks Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) in front of goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) during the first period in game two of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Colin Blackwell ties the series up at one against the Avalanche in overtime

Apr 19, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (24) celebrates his goal with defenseman Thomas Harley (55) during the third period in game one of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Colorado Avalanche at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

Dallas Stars look to tie the series at 1 against the Avalanche tonight

Apr 3, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars head coach Pete DeBoer looks on during the first period against the Nashville Predators at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

If Pete DeBoer isn't worried about game 1's outcome, you shouldn't be either

Apr 19, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) is helped up by teammates after scoring a goal during the second period in game one of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

The hockey gods were not on the Stars' side in the 5-1 loss tonight

Nov 29, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin (46) checks Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) during the third period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Dallas Stars get ready for game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs tonight

Apr 12, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) and defenseman Matt Dumba (3) and center Roope Hintz (24) celebrates a goal scored by Robertson against the Utah Hockey Club during the second period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Let's look at Blackout Dallas's playoff predictions for the first round

Mar 16, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood (41) in the first period against the Dallas Stars at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

The Stars can't get caught up in emotions when going up against Scott Wedgewood

Feb 21, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Matt Duchene (9) celebrates the goal of right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) in the second period against the Los Angeles Kings at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Matt Duchene and Mikko Rantanen can get revenge on Colorado