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DALLAS, TX - APRIL 29: Mattias Janmark #13, Andrew Cogliano #17 and the Dallas Stars celebrate a goal against the St. Louis Blues in Game Three of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the American Airlines Center on April 29, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars Must Turn To Desperation In Game 4 Against Blues

Dallas Stars Aiming To Snap Blues’ Streak, Build Momentum In Game 3

Dallas Stars Rally Behind Strong Start, Defeat Blues 4-2 In Game 2

Dallas Stars Must Use Focus, Desperation In Game 2 Against Blues

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 20: Alexander Radulov #47 of the Dallas Stars celebrates with teammate Jamie Benn #14 after scoring a goal against goalie Pekka Rinne #35 of the Nashville Predators during the second period of Game Five of the Western Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena on April 20, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)

Dallas Stars Unload Strong Offensive Attack, Defeat Predators In Game 5

NASHVILLE, TN - APRIL 13: Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban (76) and Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (24) push each other during Game Two of Round One of the Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Nashville Predators and Dallas Stars, held on April 13, 2019, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Danny Murphy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars Gearing Up For Important Game 5 Against Predators

DALLAS, TEXAS - APRIL 17: (L-R) Mats Zuccarello #36 of the Dallas Stars celebrates a goal with Jason Spezza #90 in the first period against the Nashville Predators in Game Four of the Western Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center on April 17, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Dallas Stars: Power Play Success Could Help Define Series vs. Predators

DALLAS, TX - APRIL 17: Mats Zuccarello #36, Roope Hintz #24, Jamie Benn #14 and the Dallas Stars celebrate a goal against the Nashville Predators in Game Four of the Western Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the American Airlines Center on April 17, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars Trounce Predators In Game 4, Even Up Playoff Series

DALLAS, TX - APRIL 15: Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne (35) makes the save against Dallas Stars center Andrew Cogliano (17) during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Nashville Predators on April 15, 2019 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars: Frustration Builds In Loss As Predators Steal Game Three

DALLAS, TX - NOVEMBER 10: Tyler Seguin #91 of the Dallas Stars handles the puck against the Nashville Predators at the American Airlines Center on November 10, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars Game Day: Stars Aiming To Take Advantage Of Home Ice

NASHVILLE, TN - APRIL 13: Mikael Granlund #64 of the Nashville Predators battles in front of the net against Miro Heiskanen #4 and Ben Bishop #30 of the Dallas Stars in Game Two of the Western Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena on April 13, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by John Russell/NHLI via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars Fall Short In Overtime, Drop Game Two Against Predators

NASHVILLE, TN - APRIL 10: Blake Comeau #15 of the Dallas Stars skates against the Nashville Predators in Game One of the Western Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena on April 10, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by John Russell/NHLI via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars Set Sights On Second Road Playoff Win Against Predators

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 10: Mats Zuccarello #36 of the Dallas Stars is congratulated by teammates Jamie Benn #14 and Esa Lindell #23 after scoring a goal against the Nashville Predators during the third period of a 3-2 Stars victory in Game One of the Western Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena on April 10, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)

Dallas Stars Show Confidence, Resilience In Game One Win vs. Predators

TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 14: Dallas Stars center Jason Spezza (90) skates during the NHL game between the Dallas Stars and Tampa Bay Lightning on February 14, 2019 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. (Photo by Mark LoMoglio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars: Jason Spezza’s Future With Organization Still Uncertain

DALLAS, TX - APRIL 6: Ben Bishop #30 of the Dallas Stars is congratulated on a win against the Minnesota Wild at the American Airlines Center on April 6, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars: Final Thoughts On A Decisive 3-0 Win Over Minnesota

CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 24: Drake Caggiula #91 of the Chicago Blackhawks pushes into Esa Lindell #23 of the Dallas Stars in the third period at the United Center on February 24, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bill Smith/NHLI via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars Face One Final Test Against Central Division This Season

DALLAS, TX - APRIL 2: Alexander Radulov #47 and the Dallas Stars celebrate a goal against the Philadelphia Flyers at the American Airlines Center on April 2, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars Clinch Playoff Spot In Impressive Fashion Against Flyers

WINNIPEG, MB - MARCH 25: Jamie Benn #14 of the Dallas Stars looks on during a third period stoppage in play against the Winnipeg Jets at the Bell MTS Place on March 25, 2019 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Darcy Finley/NHLI via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars: Looking Ahead At Their April 2019 Schedule

DALLAS, TX - MARCH 17: Taylor Fedun #42, Roope Hintz #24, Jamie Benn #14 and the Dallas Stars celebrate a goal against the Vancouver Canucks at the American Airlines Center on March 17, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars: Winning Into Playoffs Provides Necessary Morale Boost

EDMONTON, AB - NOVEMBER 27: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins #93 of the Edmonton Oilers skates with the puck while being pursued by Jason Dickinson #16 of the Dallas Stars on November 27, 2018 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Andy Devlin/NHLI via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars Continue Road Trip In Edmonton Against ‘Loose’ Oilers

CALGARY, AB - NOVEMBER 28: Dallas Stars Center Jason Spezza (90) and Defenceman Taylor Fedun (42) look on during the third period of an NHL game where the Calgary Flames hosted the Dallas Stars on November 28, 2018, at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. (Photo by Brett Holmes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars Aiming To Keep Hot Streak Alive Against Calgary Flames

WINNIPEG, MB - JANUARY 6: Adam Lowry #17 of the Winnipeg Jets takes a first period face-off against Tyler Seguin #91 of the Dallas Stars at the Bell MTS Place on January 6, 2019 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Jonathan Kozub/NHLI via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars Take On Winnipeg Jets In Potential First Round Preview

DALLAS, TX - MARCH 23: during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Pittsburgh Penguins on March 23, 2019 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars Finish Homestand On Flat Note, Lose 3-2 To Penguins

DALLAS, TX - MARCH 07: Dallas Stars defenseman Esa Lindell (23) and Colorado Avalanche center Alexander Kerfoot (13) chase the puck during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Colorado Avalanche on March 7, 2019 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars Aiming To Widen Gap Against Avalanche In Playoff Race

DALLAS, TX - MARCH 25: Tyler Seguin #91 of the Dallas Stars blasts a shot on goal against the Vancouver Canucks at the American Airlines Center on March 25, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Tyler Seguin

Dallas Stars Look To Continue Hot Streak, Gain Ground Against Canucks

DALLAS, TEXAS - DECEMBER 20: Jamie Benn #14 of the Dallas Stars controls the puck against Brandon Saad #20 of the Chicago Blackhawks at American Airlines Center on December 20, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Dallas Stars Can Gain Ground In Playoff Race Against Blackhawks

DALLAS, TEXAS - MARCH 07: Jason Dickinson #16 of the Dallas Stars controls the puck against the Colorado Avalanche at American Airlines Center on March 07, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Dallas Stars: Depth Players Succeeding In Larger Roles Provides Boost

DALLAS, TX - MARCH 7: Alexander Radulov #47 of the Dallas Stars celebrates his first career hat-trick against the Colorado Avalanche at the American Airlines Center on March 7, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars: Final Thoughts On A Complete 4-0 Win Over Colorado