What it takes to adjust to a new league and an 82-game season
Lundkvist plays best game yet, acknowledges healthy scratches can be part of the process to developing consistency
by Mike Heika @MikeHeika / Senior Staff Writer
The Stars coaching staff have worked very hard on the development of Nils Lundkvist this season.
The 22-year-old defenseman was acquired just before training camp from the New York Rangers and has slotted in as a lineup regular. He played just 25 games with New York last season, and 34 more in the AHL, so the transition has been a little challenging. Lundkvist played in the Sweden Hockey League for four seasons, so he still is adapting to North American game. Plus, he's never played in an 82-game season, so that's an adjustment as well.
How to watch Stars vs. Wild: Live stream, game time, TV channel
Find out when to catch Dallas' game against Minnesota and the latest stats on the matchup
by Stars Staff @DallasStars / DallasStars.com
What you need to know about Wednesday's game between the Dallas Stars and the Minnesota Wild at American Airlines Center.
Heika's Take: A memorable shootout win to cap off a major milestone
Stars fight to honor their captain in his 1000th career NHL game and defeat the Ducks, breaking a three-game overtime losing streak
by Mike Heika @MikeHeika / Senior Staff Writer
It was a weird and winding path, but the journey through Jamie Benn's 1,000th game turned out to be a remarkable one.
Dallas beat the Anaheim Ducks in a shootout, 3-2, to break a three-game overtime losing streak, adding to an evening of great memories.
Benn to play his 1,000th regular season NHL game
The British Columbia native has played his entire career with the Stars, including the past 10 seasons as captain
by Mike Heika @MikeHeika / Senior Staff Writer
Jamie Benn will celebrate a huge milestone on Monday by playing his 1,000th regular season NHL game.
But it's even bigger than just 1,000 games, as Benn has played his entire career with the Stars, including the past 10 seasons as captain.
How to watch Stars vs. Ducks: Live stream, game time, TV channel
Find out when to catch Dallas' game against Anaheim and the latest stats on the matchup
by Stars Staff @DallasStars / DallasStars.com
What you need to know about Monday's game between the Dallas Stars and the Anaheim Ducks at American Airlines Center.
Heika's Take: 'It's a good spot to be in'
Dallas heads into the All-Star break with the best record in the Western Conference
by Mike Heika @MikeHeika / Senior Staff Writer
On one hand, the Stars lost for the third time in a row on Friday.
On the other hand, they head into a weeklong break in first place in the Western Conference.
Coach Pete DeBoer said after a 3-2 overtime loss to the New Jersey Devils at American Airlines Center he wanted to look at the good side of the dilemma.
Stars hit the ice for one final fight before a weeklong break
Head coach Pete DeBoer says playing a quality opponent like New Jersey before an extended time away will help keep the team's focus - at least for tonight - solely on the game
by Mike Heika @MikeHeika / Senior Staff Writer
The NHL gives teams a bye week about this time of year, and the Stars will start theirs after a Friday game against New Jersey.
Coming off consecutive overtime losses to Buffalo and Carolina, the Stars would love to come up with a big win and head into the break with some positive momentum.
How to watch Stars vs. Devils: Live stream, game time, TV channel
Find out when to catch Dallas' game against New Jersey and the latest stats on the matchup
by Stars Staff @DallasStars / DallasStars.com
What you need to know about Friday's game between the Dallas Stars and the New Jersey Devils at American Airlines Center.
Heika's Take: Positive realism and the honest truth
Dallas is 28-13-9 and in first place in the Western Conference, yet 3-9 in 12 overtime games
by Mike Heika @MikeHeika / Senior Staff Writer
The Stars are battling tooth and nail with some of the Eastern Conference's best teams this week, but they're coming up short in overtime.
For the second consecutive game, Dallas lost a 3-2 contest in the extra period, this time falling to the Carolina Hurricanes at American Airlines Center on Wednesday.
Dallas to face the speed and pressure of two top ranked Eastern teams
The second ranked Stars in home scoring face off against two of the best road teams in the Hurricanes and the Devils
by Mike Heika @MikeHeika / Senior Staff Writer
The Stars are going through a challenging stretch before they head off to their bye week, playing three Eastern Conference teams with speed and skill in the span of a week.
Dallas lost a 3-2 overtime game to Buffalo on Monday, and the Sabres are tied for the scoring lead in the NHL. They get Carolina on Wednesday, and the Hurricanes are the best puck possession team in the league. Then they finish off with New Jersey on Friday and the Devils have the best road record.
It's an interesting mix of teams the Stars don't see too often.