Craig Smith

NHL Playoffs: Dallas Stars vs. Colorado Avalanche Game 5 Recap | 05/15/2024

The Dallas Stars returned to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex to host the Colorado Avalanche in Game 5 on Wednesday night but couldn’t clinch a series win. The Stars fell to the Avalanche 5-3. Dallas holds a 3-2 series lead over Colorado. Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev made 24 saves for a win. The Stars’ starting lineup […]

NHL Playoffs: Dallas Stars at Colorado Avalanche Game 3 Recap | 05/11/2024

The second-round series between the Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche shifted to Denver, Colorado, for Games 3 and 4. The Stars downed the Avalanche 4-1 in Game 3 at Ball Arena on Saturday night. Dallas leads the series vs. Colorado 2-1. The Stars’ starting lineup featured Craig Smith, Sam Steel, Evgenii Dadonov, Chris Tanev, Esa […]

NHL Playoffs: Dallas Stars vs. Colorado Avalanche Game 1 Recap | 05/07/2024

There was no rest for the wicked, as the Dallas Stars prepared to host the Colorado Avalanche for Game 1 of the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Stars fell to the Avalanche 4-3 in overtime at the American Airlines Center. Colorado leads the second-round series against Dallas 1-0. The Stars’ starting lineup, […]

Dallas Stars vs. Vegas Golden Knights Game 7 Recap | 05/05/2024

Home sweet home ice? The Dallas Stars faced elimination in a do-or-die Game 7 against the defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights. The Stars dethroned the Golden Knights with a 3-2 win at the American Airlines Center, winning the series in seven games. The Stars’ starting lineup featured Radek Faksa, Craig Smith, Sam Steel, […]

NHL Playoffs Recap: Dallas Stars vs. Vegas Golden Knights Game 4 | 04/29/2024

The Dallas Stars looked to string together two wins against the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday night, and that they did. The Stars beat the Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 4 at T-Mobile Arena. Both Dallas and Vegas are 2-2 now. The Stars’ starting lineup featured Jason Robertson, Roope Hintz, Wyatt Johnston, Miro Heiskanen, Thomas […]

Game Recap: Dallas Stars vs. Seattle Kraken | 04/13/2024

The Dallas Stars welcomed the Seattle Kraken to the American Airlines Center on Saturday afternoon. The Stars downed the Kraken 3-1 in a nationally televised game on ABC and ESPN+ and won the Central Division for the first time since 2016. Dallas improved to 51-21-9, while Seattle fell to 33-33-13. The Stars’ starting lineup featured […]

Dallas Stars Weekday Recap | 04/09-11/2024

This week, the Dallas Stars returned home to open a four-game homestand to close out the 2023-24 NHL season. The Stars hosted the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday and the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday. Here’s my Stars Weekday Recap for your information. Tuesday, April 9 The Stars welcomed the Sabres to the American Airlines Center on […]

Game Recap: Dallas Stars vs. Edmonton Oilers | 04/03/2024

The Dallas Stars returned home to host the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night. The Stars shutout the Oilers 5-0 at the American Airlines Center. Dallas improved to 48-19-9, while Edmonton fell to 45-24-5. The Stars’ starting lineup featured Miro Heiskanen, Roope Hintz, Joe Pavelski, Thomas Harley, Jason Robertson, and Jake Oettinger. Oettinger stopped all 35 […]

Game Recap: Dallas Stars vs. Pittsburgh Penguins | 03/22/2024

The Dallas Stars welcomed the Pittsburgh Penguins to the American Airlines Center for a Friday night hockey game. The Stars ended the five-game homestand with a 5-2 win over the Penguins. Dallas improved to 43-19-9, while Pittsburgh fell to 30-30-9. The Stars’ starting lineup featured Miro Heiskanen, Roope Hintz, Joe Pavelski, Thomas Harley, Jason Robertson, […]

Game Recap: Dallas Stars vs. Arizona Coyotes | 03/20/2024

After some much-needed time off, the Dallas Stars welcomed the Arizona Coyotes to the American Airlines Center and hosted the team’s annual Pride Night. The Dallas Stars Foundation sold some Pride Night-themed pucks and hosted a Pride Night Happy Hour for the fans. The Stars defeated the Coyotes 5-2 on Wednesday night. Dallas improved to […]