Dallas Stars game notes: Ugly start, self-inflicted wounds, & an adverse situation in loss vs Devils
Mar 24, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars left wing Michael Bunting (58) reacts to the New Jersey Devils scoring a goal during the third period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images The Dallas Stars allowed three goals on the first four shots in a 6-4 loss against the New Jersey Devils at American Airlines Center on Tuesday. Stars lines Robertson – Johnston – Bourque Bunting – Duchene – Benn Steel – Hryckowian – Blackwell Bäck – Hyry – Erne Lindell – Heiskanen Harley – Lundkvist Bichsel – Myers Oettinger DeSmith Scratches: Petrovic, Capobianco, Hyry, Lyubushkin, Hintz (injured).
Top story Time to find a reset. Dallas has now lost four of five since breaking the franchise record with a 15-game point streak. That’s not crazy bad or anything.
But the way they are playing is a bit dicey. The Stars are struggling to score consistently. And on the other end, they are allowing more than they want to.
They are turning pucks over, making mental mistakes, and look tired. Maybe that’s the main reason for the mistakes? The schedule has been exhausting.
But, as Stars coach Glen Gulutzan has repeatedly said, every team is going through it and it’s not getting any easier. The good news for the Stars is that they are heading out on a four-game road-trip — and are expected to get Mikko Rantanen back… that helps too. The road has been great to the Stars for a long time.
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