Dallas Stars Secure Playoff Spot, Prepare for Key Matchups

0:00It's March 30th. I'm Corey with The Story. This is NHL News today, driven by AI and Bill for fans. Dallas stars have locked down their spot in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs, marking their fifth straight year in the postseason. They clinched it back on March 22nd and now sits second in the Central Division with a hundred points just behind the Colorado Avalanche. Miko Rantanan is back in action after missing 15 games with a lower body injury from the Winter Olympics. He wasted no time picking up a goal and an assist in his return game against Pittsburgh on March 28th, helping secure a 6-3 win. The star's special teams are firing on all cylinders as playoffs near, with the league's second best power play at 28.8%. Wyatt Johnson's leading the pack with 24 power play goals, giving them a real edge. To shore of depth, they called a forward Cameron Hughes from the Texas stars in the American hockey league, where he's topping the charts with 50 assists. He's stepping in for the injured Michael Bunting, who went down against Philadelphia.

1:03This week brings big tests to Bill Momentum and chase that top seed, road trip to Boston on Tuesday, March 31st at 7 p.m. Eastern, home. Against Winnipeg Thursday, April 2nd at 8 p.m. Then the showdown with Colorado Saturday, April 4th at 3 p.m. Players are primed to roll.