It’s official—the Dallas Stars are opening the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs with a first-round clash against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday at 7:30 pm… fresh off a confidence-shattering seven-game winless streak. But hey—hope springs eternal (or irrationally), and it’s time to preview this matchup like our sanity depends on it.

This episode is your complete, unfiltered Stars vs. Avs Round 1 series preview, packed with in-depth analysis, overreactions, and cautious optimism:

🔍 Matchup Breakdown

• How do the Stars’ forward lines stack up against Colorado’s newly assembled depth?

• Does Jake Oettinger have a prayer against MacKinnon & Co.?

• Can Dallas survive without Miro Heiskanen early—and does his return flip the series?

• Will Rantanen’s “revenge tour” actually make a difference?

⚔️ Key Storylines

• Seguin returns. Robo limps. Landeskog rises from the shadows.

• Can Harley handle #1 defenseman duties?

• Will Pete DeBoer get outcoached—or just out clapped?

🎯 Special Teams, X-Factors & Predictions

• Power play chaos. Penalty kill panic.

• The absolute must-win battles (spoiler: it’s center depth and goaltending).

• Our predictions range from “Stars in 5” to “please just don’t get swept.”

If you want a full series preview with real hockey analysis, emotional whiplash, and a few desperate laughs—this is it.

Let’s preview this series like the flip is already switched.
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The Dallas Stars drop their sixth straight game in a 6–4 loss to the Detroit Red Wings, and Ryan is officially spiraling. Chris, on the other hand, brings the “Who Cares?” energy, arguing this game was basically a preseason scrimmage with logos. In this episode, we break down another third-period collapse, wonder what the Stars are doing resting key players while Oettinger gets shelled, and debate whether this team is actually ready to face Colorado in Round 1. We also talk about lineup choices like Wyatt Johnston’s new role, Colin Blackwell vs. Mavrik Bourque, and whether Dallas should even entertain the idea of an 11-7 lineup (spoiler: no). Biggest Winner and Loser returns, plus a little preview of our upcoming full playoff preview episode and Ryan’s hype video debut.

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The Stars played... technically. In their historic* first loss to the Utah Hockey Club (*for Utah, not Dallas), Ryan and Chris break down what happens when your penalty kill forgets to show up — and so does your defense. With Esa Lindell, Thomas Harley, and Jake Oettinger all resting up for the postseason, the Stars treated this game like the second preseason it truly was.

We dive into Matt Dumba somehow being the best defenseman on the ice (yes, really), Brendan Smith scoring a feel-good goal, and Jamie Benn continuing his cursed pursuit of #400. Plus: thoughts on Liam Bischel’s nerves, Petrovic’s audition, and why the penalty kill was MIA.

The Avalanche are locked in for Round 1. Landeskog is lurking. Sagan and Miro might return. Oh, and the flu is sweeping the locker room... great timing, boys.

So if you're wondering whether the Stars are ready for the playoffs — well — join us as we try to find out.

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