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Starcastic Remarks

Episodes

April 28, 2025

Stars Explode in Game 5 | Johnston, Rantanen, and Otter Take Over | E…

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.

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April 26, 2025

Stars Collapse in Game 4: Avalanche Dominate as Series Ties 2-2 | 202…

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 fina…

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April 23, 2025

Seguin’s Bedtime Buzzer Beater & Lindell’s Life-Saver | Stars vs Avs …

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.

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April 22, 2025

Blackwell in OT?! Stars Tie Series with Depth Surge | Game 2 Recap | …

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.

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April 19, 2025

Best Game in Months, Bad Result – Stars Fall to Avs 5–1 in Game 1 | E…

The Dallas Stars dropped Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in frustrating fashion, falling 5–1 to the Colorado Avalanche. Ryan and Chris are here to break down why this game looked more like a turning point than a total collapse.

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April 16, 2025

Mile High Misery or Dallas Dominance? DAL vs COL 1st Round Preview | …

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…

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April 14, 2025

Dallas Stars Drop 6th Straight to Red Wings – What Now? | Episode 609…

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.

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April 12, 2025

Stars Lose to Utah in the Preseason... Wait, This Was a Real Game? | …

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 g…

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April 10, 2025

The Hellebuyck Stops Here: Stars Shut Out in Statement Loss | Episode…

The Dallas Stars get blanked for the first time all season in a brutal 4-0 loss to the Winnipeg Jets, extending their losing streak to four and leaving fans (and hosts) searching for answers. Chris and James break down a night where Hellebuyck stood on his head, the third defensive pairing fell apa…

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April 9, 2025

Momentum Check: Are the Stars Ready for the Playoffs? | Episode 6093 …

After one of the most shocking late-game collapses in NHL memory, Ryan and Chris ask the question on every Dallas Stars fan’s mind: Is this team actually ready for the playoffs? We break down the aftermath of the Vancouver game, explore how momentum (or the lack of it) is impacting the Stars, and d…

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April 8, 2025

Catastrophe! Stars Blow a 3 Goal Lead in the Final Minute to the Canu…

The Vancouver Canucks comeback form a three goal deficit to defeat the Dallas Stars in the final minute of regulation. Chris, James, and Ryan break down the record breaking collapse of the Dallas Stars and discuss the possible ramifications it will have in a playoff series against the Colorado Ava…

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April 6, 2025

Wild's Effort, Stars' Mild Response | Episode 6091 | April 6th, 2025

The Dallas Stars lose 3–2 in overtime to the Minnesota Wild, and honestly… no one should be surprised. In this episode of Starcastic Remarks, Ryan dives into the mess that was Sunday’s game: a lifeless third period, an OT collapse, and the continuation of a frustrating trend that’s been brewing for…

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April 5, 2025

Outworked, Outshot, Outskated: Stars Lose to Hungrier Penguins | Epis…

In this episode of Starcastic Remarks, Ryan and Chris break down the Dallas Stars' first regulation loss in 11 games—a chaotic collapse against a Penguins team currently clinging to playoff hopes (and hats, thanks to Crosby). Despite a surprise hat trick from Evgenii Dadonov and another lights-out …

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April 3, 2025

Jake Oettinger: Certified Predators Exterminator | Episode 6089 | Apr…

The Stars offense finally remembered hockey games are 60 minutes long—and promptly buried the Predators in the final 21. In this episode, Chris and James break down Dallas’ explosive 5–1 win over Nashville, fueled by actual effort, filthy passing plays, and yet another casually dominant performance…

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April 2, 2025

Miro, Miro, On the Ice—Will the Stars' Playoff Run Be Nice? | Episode…

Ryan and James dive into just how critical Miro is to the Stars' playoff success, analyze how his absence has affected zone exits and overall defensive structure, and debate whether Thomas Harley can carry the load.

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March 31, 2025

DeSmith Shuts the Door, Johnston Blows It Open: Stars Beat Kraken | E…

The Dallas Stars beat the Seattle Kraken 3–1 in a game that peaked in minute four and coasted into irrelevance from there. Casey DeSmith continued his absurd backup goalie dominance, Wyatt Johnston extended his goal streak by doing literally everything himself, and Jamie Benn is still stuck at 399 …

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March 29, 2025

Clinched and Cooking: Stars Smother Kraken to Punch Playoff Ticket | …

Ryan and Chris recap the Dallas Stars’ dominant 5–1 win over the Seattle Kraken, breaking down why this may have been their most complete game in weeks. From Rantanen finally catching fire to Wyatt Johnston casually being elite on the third line, the vibes are peaking at the perfect time.

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March 27, 2025

The Saddledome Collapse: Johnston and DeSmith Burn Calgary | Episode …

In this episode of Starcastic Remarks, the Dallas Stars secure a 5-2 victory over the Calgary Flames, thanks to standout performances from goaltender Casey DeSmith and forward Wyatt Johnston. Despite being outplayed, the Stars extend their point streak to seven games.​

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March 26, 2025

No McDavid/Draisaitl? Let’s Make It Interesting Anyway! | Episode 608…

The Dallas Stars grab two points in Edmonton — but it wasn’t pretty. Ryan, Chris, and James break down a chaotic 4–3 win over the McDavid- and Draisaitl-less Oilers, where Jake Ottinger once again played superhero to bail out another sluggish start.

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March 24, 2025

Otter Space: Jake Oettinger Launches a 32-Save Shutout Against Wild |…

In this episode, we break down their 3–0 shutout over the Minnesota Wild, featuring a chef’s kiss performance from Jake Oettinger, who stopped all 32 shots and officially re-entered his “Otter Space” era. Mikko Rantanen took a puck to the face and got tougher, Wyatt Johnston channeled his inner Pav…

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March 22, 2025

Duct Tape Defense: Stars Survive Flyers in OT | Episode 6082 | March …

In this solo episode of Starcastic Remarks, Ryan breaks down the Dallas Stars’ chaotic 3–2 overtime win over the Philadelphia Flyers — a game that extended the Stars’ point streak to four, yet felt anything but reassuring. Ryan highlights the key moments, from Harley’s unlikely two-goal night (incl…

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March 20, 2025

DeSmith’s 950 Night, Team’s 404 Compete Not Found | Episode 6081 | Ma…

The Dallas Stars lose 3–2 in a shootout to the Tampa Bay Lightning, despite an outstanding performance from goaltender Casey DeSmith. Ryan and Chris break down the game from the American Airlines Center, reacting to Pete DeBoer’s blunt postgame comments and the team’s lack of urgency.

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March 19, 2025

No Miro, Big Problem? The Stars' Playoff Hurdle | Episode 6080 | Marc…

In this episode, Ryan breaks down the latest updates—or lack thereof—on Heiskanen’s status and what it could mean for the Stars’ playoff chances. Ryan also analyzes the team’s recent struggles, including uninspired performances against Winnipeg and Colorado, and what the Stars need to do to regain …

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March 18, 2025

Granlund & Harley Shine in Stars’ OT Thriller! Refs Are Told They Suc…

Ryan, James, and Joey from Locked On Stars break down a chaotic night as the Stars pull out a much-needed overtime win against Anaheim. Plus, we hand out our Biggest Winner & Biggest Loser of the night (spoiler: the refs are catching heat).

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