The Dallas Stars are back in the Western Conference Final — and facing a familiar foe. Ryan and Chris dive into a full breakdown of the Stars vs. Oilers rematch, touching on playoff paths, goaltending, special teams, and key matchups like Rantanen vs. McDavid. They analyze what's changed from last year, how Jake Oettinger stacks up against Stuart Skinner, and why the Stars’ depth must step up. Plus, predictions, X-factors, and why the national media still isn’t giving Dallas the respect it deserves. It’s all here — buckle up.

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Thomas Harley plays the hero in overtime as the Dallas Stars eliminate the Winnipeg Jets in a Game 6 nail-biter. Ryan and Chris dive into a thrilling performance led by Harley, Ottinger, and Miro Hiskanen—and reflect on the emotional weight of the game after the loss in Mark Scheifele’s family.

Topics include:

• Jake Oettinger’s playoff brilliance

• Hellebuyck’s performance: elite or exposed?

• Rantanen’s ice time and the 11/7 rotation debate

• Forward line chemistry and who needs to step up next round

Plus: The biggest winners and losers of the night, officiating chaos, and an early look ahead at the Oilers.

Game 5 was a mess. The Dallas Stars get blanked 4–0 by the Winnipeg Jets, and Ryan and James are here to break down everything that went wrong. From undisciplined penalties to a sputtering power play, this episode dives into the special teams disaster, Miro and Harley’s off nights, and Jamie Benn’s emotional outburst that could shift the series.

We also explore whether the Stars’ reliance on 6- and 7-game series hurts their Cup chances, lineup reshuffles heading into Game 6, and listener questions from X.

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Jake Oettinger steals Game 4 with a jaw-dropping performance, Mikael Granlund nets a playoff hat trick, and the Dallas Stars take a 3–1 series lead over the Winnipeg Jets. Ryan and James break down the wild night at the AAC—from Miro Heiskanen’s long-awaited return to questionable penalties by Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin. Was this Otter’s best game ever? Can the Stars close it out in Game 5?

Also in this episode:
• Power play dominance & penalty kill praise
• Forward lines and defense pairings with 11F/7D
• Granlund’s perfect glove-side snipes
• Leadership questions & captaincy drama
• The Stars’ path to the Conference Final

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The Dallas Stars take a 2–1 series lead with a dominant 5–2 win over the Winnipeg Jets in Game 3. Ryan breaks down the action from just outside American Airlines Center as Chris and Ryan unpack Jake Oettinger’s brick wall performance, Mikko Rantanen’s continued playoff takeover, and a controversial good-goal call after an extended review. They also highlight clutch contributions from Thomas Harley, Wyatt Johnston, and unexpected hero Alex Petrovic. Plus, the boys rant about Marchment’s near-miss with discipline, evaluate Jamie Benn’s impact, and celebrate the Stars’ elite special teams. Otter’s better, and the Stars look like serious contenders.

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The Jets put on a clinic and the Stars flatlined in Game 2. Ryan and James recap a frustrating 4–0 loss in Winnipeg where Connor Hellebuyck returned to elite form and the Dallas offense vanished. They break down the lack of depth scoring, undisciplined penalties, and whether it's time to worry about Jamie Benn’s declining play. Is the Stars’ goaltending advantage slipping? Why hasn’t anyone scored outside of Rantanen and Johnston? Can Robertson keep trending upward? The brothers don’t hold back in this postgame therapy session—and they’re looking ahead to Game 3 in Dallas with cautious hope. Plus, a quick shoutout to the moms for Mother's Day.

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Join Ryan, Chris, and James for a landmark episode as legendary Stars broadcaster Ralph Strangis joins the pod following Dallas’ Game 1 victory over Winnipeg. We unpack Mikko Rantanen’s jaw-dropping playoff run, Jake Oettinger’s clutch performance, and the quiet decline of Jamie Benn’s role. Ralph brings two decades of broadcast experience, hot takes on internal locker room politics, behind-the-scenes stories from calling six of the longest NHL games ever, and why the second round might be the NHL’s biggest broadcast mess. Plus, it’s our classic "Biggest Winner/Biggest Loser" segment—don’t miss it.

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Game 7 win secured!
In this episode, the Starcastic crew recaps the Dallas Stars’ wild seven-game series win over the Colorado Avalanche. We break down key moments — from Rantanen’s redemption arc to Johnston’s clutch gene and Oettinger’s Game 7 poise.

Then we turn the page to Round 2 against the Winnipeg Jets. With Hellebuyck struggling and the Stars possibly getting Miro and Robo back, is this Dallas’ chance to strike fast?

Topics include:

• Why the Avs lost (spoiler: power play)

• Dallas’ depth and defense stepping up

• Oettinger vs Hellebuyck: USA goalie duel

• Key injuries and roster questions

• Our full series predictions

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