If you’re looking to local Stanley Cup history, the Stars in 1999 lost seven games in their entire run to the Cup in Buffalo. They lost six games by one goal (four of those in overtime). Their only two-goal loss was a 7-5 defeat in Colorado in Game 5.

The Dallas Stars are set to face the Winnipeg Jets in the second round of the NHL Playoffs starting Wednesday.The Stars advanced to the second round of the NHL playoffs after beating the Colorado Avalanche 4-2 in Game 7 on Saturday.

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) makes a save on Dallas Stars' Mikael Granlund (64) during third period NHL playoff hockey action in Winnipeg, Canada, Wednesday, May 7, 2025. (Fred Greenslade/The Canadian Press via AP) AP