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.

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.

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

Game 7 glory! The Dallas Stars knock out the Colorado Avalanche 4–2, with Mikko Rantanen posting a hat trick against his former team in a jaw-dropping performance.
In this emotionally charged recap, we break down one of the most iconic games in recent Stars history. From Rantanen's revenge arc to Wyatt Johnston’s clutch dagger, it was a night of heroes.

We also dive into:

What this win means for the franchise

The power play surge and penalty kill excellence

Cody Ceci, Alexander Petrovic, and all Dallas' defense stepping up big

Oettinger’s shaky start but stone-cold finish

Why Colorado’s front office is the real biggest loser

One series down. Three to go. Let’s ride.

Game 6 was absolute madness—and not in a good way. The Dallas Stars fell 7–4 in the most chaotic playoff game we’ve seen in years.

Ryan, Chris, and James try to make sense of a game that made no sense: own goals, fluky bounces, dominant top-line play, and Otter doing everything he could to steal the win.

We talk:
• Why the Stars’ depth disappeared at the worst time
• How Duchene’s invisibility act continues
• Rantanen and Hintz turning into superhumans
• And why Game 7 will define this team

All of that, plus: the Biggest Winner and Biggest Loser of the night (yes, Sam Steel... we see you).

Game 6 is here, and the Stars are one win away from advancing—but the big mystery remains: Is Miro Heiskanen coming back, or is his injury worse than we thought? Ryan, Chris, and James break down all things Stars-Avalanche, including:

– The surprising play of Dallas’ blue line
– Jake Oettinger’s villain energy and playoff form
– Avalanche chemistry problems (MacKinnon barking, Makar quiet, depth disappearing)
– Who’s actually showing up for the Stars? (Wyatt Johnston vs. Duchene, anyone?)

Plus, the guys take a trip around the NHL:

– Are the Leafs actually about to blow a 3–0 lead?
– Panthers take Tampa to the woodshed
– Connor Hellebuyck: elite at home, haunted on the road
– The Wild suddenly don’t look that wild after all

Who’s trending, who’s unraveling, and who’s got that clutch gene?
All that and more on this episode of Starcastic Remarks.

Game 5 was a statement. The Dallas Stars dismantled the Colorado Avalanche 6–2 in their best performance of the series so far. Wyatt Johnston opened the scoring nine seconds in, Jake Oettinger stole the first period, and Mikko Rantanen and Roope Hintz finally broke through.

In this episode, Ryan, Chris, and James react to:

Johnston’s two-goal breakout and captain-level leadership

Oettinger’s clutch performance under pressure

The shutdown defensive effort (and a surprising nod to Petrovic)

Why Cale Makar and the Avs’ top pairing might be in their heads

A brutally honest take on the refs and special teams

Plus: Who’s the biggest winner and biggest loser of the night? And should Blackwood or Wedgewood start Game 6?

This is one of the most complete games we’ve seen from Dallas all postseason—and it might have just shifted the entire series.

The Dallas Stars fall flat in Game 4, getting shut out 4-0 by the Colorado Avalanche to even the series at 2-2.

Ryan and Chris deliver a full breakdown, including why the Stars' offense never showed up, how Jake Oettinger kept them alive longer than they deserved, and the defensive cracks that finally caught up to Dallas.

Plus:

Why the top six forwards are the biggest disappointment

Should Miro Heiskanen have played Game 4?

Is the Stars' defense running out of gas?

Must-win mentality heading into Game 5 at home

In true playoff fashion, Tyler Seguin scores before his bedtime, and Esa Lindell delivers an all-time clutch block in OT. The Dallas Stars now lead the series 2–1 — and they did it in dramatic, chaotic, and very Starcastic fashion.

Inside the episode:

Why Seguin’s goal was vintage and vital

Lindell’s monster penalty kill performance

Ottinger vs Blackwood: The sequel

More ref rage: the pick play, soft calls, and why no one’s happy

Mason Marchment’s penalty + redemption arc

Landeskog returns... and the Stars ruin the party

Miro Watch: Could #4 return in Game 4?

For the first time in two and a half weeks… GG boyiz.

The Dallas Stars finally get back in the win column, tying the series 1-1 with a dramatic OT victory over the Avalanche—and it’s Colin Blackwell of all people who gets the game-winner. Ryan, Chris, and James dive into a momentum-shifting Game 2 that brought:

Physicality from unexpected places

Smart coaching decisions (yes, really)

Oettinger standing tall when it mattered most

A fourth line that might’ve just become the first line

And a full AAC that nearly broke the sound barrier

This one had it all—nerves, chaos, late-night caffeine, and one massive sigh of relief from Stars fans everywhere. Let's talk about how the Stars adjusted, what still needs work, and how this series just got real.

Listen. Laugh. Exhale. Game 2 is in the books.