A reporter revealed the key reason behind the Stars' power play struggles last season.

The Dallas Stars, power play struggles, and a sharp breakdown from a local reporter have fans debating what went wrong after the team's man-advantage woes hurt their playoff chances for the second time in three years.

In a new feature from Blackout Dallas, a reporter pinpointed the main reasons Dallas couldn't get results with the extra man, despite boasting one of the NHL's most skilled forward groups.

The analysis highlights stagnant puck movement, predictable passing patterns, and a lack of consistent net-front presence as the biggest culprits.

You can find the full breakdown at Blackout Dallas.

Beyond the statistics, the Stars' man advantage repeatedly faltered when games got physical. Opponents like Colorado and Edmonton aggressively pressured the points, forcing Dallas into rushed decisions and low-danger shots from the perimeter.

When the playoffs arrived, those habits became costly, stalling momentum and giving opponents life in tightly contested series.

The Dallas Stars must fix predictable passing and add net-front grit to revive their power play

The report also emphasized that the Stars leaned too heavily on a handful of set plays, allowing penalty killers to anticipate every option. Without enough movement or players willing to create chaos in front of the goalie, defenders could sit back and collapse, clearing rebounds with ease.

For context, Dallas ranked just 22nd in the league on the power play last season, according to official NHL stats.

I think the Stars can't just tweak this system, they need to rethink it.

A more dynamic scheme with rotation, deception, and a heavier net-front game could turn the power play back into a weapon instead of a weakness.

For a team with Cup aspirations, that change feels non-negotiable.