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Stars Coach Addresses Jason Robertson and Miro Heiskanen Return Timelines

The Dallas Stars moved on to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs following a dramatic 4-3 series win over the Colorado Avalanche. After surviving a seven-game battle capped by a comeback 4-2 win at home, they now turn their attention to the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Winnipeg Jets.

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The Dallas Stars just knocked off the Colorado Avalanche in a nail-biting seven-game thriller—and they did it without their top goal-scorer and a top defenseman.

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Peter DeBoer News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 4

Peter DeBoer’s ‘crazy’ revelation after deja vu Stars’ Game 7 comeback

The Dallas Stars advanced out of the first round of the playoffs, and it took Game 7 against the Colorado Avalanche to get to the next round. Head coach Peter DeBoer has a lot of history with Game 7s in his career, as he’s 9-0 in those situations in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, which is the NHL record for Game 7 wins.

Dallas Stars News / Athlon Sports / May 4

Dallas Stars Make Massive Announcement Ahead of Second Round

The Dallas Stars outlasted the Colorado Avalanche in Game 7 of the first round, earning the chance to advance. Dallas found themselves down a goal heading into the third period, but they never wavered, grabbing the win.

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The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

Mikko Rantanen News / NHL Rumors / May 4

Mikko Rantanen is the Definition of a Playoff Performer

If it was not clear already, in Game 7 of the first-round playoff series between the Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche, it became even clearer that Mikko Rantanen is a superstar in the NHL.

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It seems the NHL is in a good place. Ratings are up, talent levels are high, and the league added two teams to get up to 32 in the not-too-distant past.

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Dallas Stars News / Field Level Media / May 4

Stars' Jason Robertson, Miro Heiskanen to return next round

Stars coach Pete DeBoer expects to have leading goal-scorer Jason Robertson and standout defenseman Miro Heiskanen available in the Western Conference semifinals after both missed Dallas' first-round series win over the Colorado Avalanche.

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / May 4

Peter DeBoer Reveals Shocking Injury News on Heiskanen and Robertson Ahead of Round 2

The Dallas Stars got through round one without some of their biggest stars, and now, it appears that they'll both be back for their next Stanley Cup Playoffs series.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / May 4

Dallas Stars vs. Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup Playoff Series Has Wild Finish

As many expected when the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs began, the Dallas Stars vs. Colorado Avalanche first-round series lasted the full seven games. The teams came into this series relatively evenly matched, with a few questions surrounding injured or inexperienced players on both sides.

Dallas Stars News / The Hockey Writers / May 4

3 Takeaways From Stars’ 4-2 Comeback Win in Game 7

The best series of the Stanley Cup Playoffs thus far is in the books, and it ended exactly the way the NHL would have planned it. Down 2-0 early in the third period, Mikko Rantanen took the game over and tied it all by himself on the way to the Dallas Stars stunning the Colorado Avalanche with a 4-2 win in Game 7.

Dallas Stars News / Breakaway on SI / May 4

Stars Could Get Two Top Players Back for Round Two

The Dallas Stars impressively eliminated the Colorado Avalanche in the first round, marking the end of one of the best opening series in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Peter DeBoer News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 4

Peter DeBoer drops 8-word admission after Stars Game 7 victory over Avalanche

Things didn’t look good for the Dallas Stars early in the third period after Nathan MacKinnon scored a goal to put the Colorado Avalanche up 2-0 in the deciding Game 7 matchup between these two squads.

Mikko Rantanen News / House of Hockey / May 4

Mikko Rantanen Shares Heartbreaking Words After Series Win: "They Are My Brothers"

The Dallas Stars eliminated their rivals in seven games, but after the game, Mikko Rantanen was emotional addressing his former teammates. After a stellar

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Peter DeBoer News / Breakaway on SI / May 4

Stars HC Sets Record in Game 7 Victory

The Dallas Stars believe they have the best head coach in the NHL, and following their latest Game 7 victory, they have an excellent argument. With an epic comeback victory, they eliminated their Central Division rivals, the Colorado Avalanche, and their coach set a new NHL record.

Dallas Stars News / Athlon Sports / May 4

P.K. Subban Sounds Off on NHL Stars After Mikko Rantanen's Historic Game 7

Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen’s performance in Game 7 against the Colorado Avalanche not only sent his team to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs but also sparked strong commentary from a former NHL standout.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / May 4

NHL Coach Sets Historic Record Across All Major Pro Leagues in Stars-Avs

Dallas Stars head coach Pete DeBoer added a historic milestone to his postseason résumé Saturday night as the Stars stormed back from a 2-0 deficit to defeat the Colorado Avalanche 4-2 in Game 7 and advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL News / Defending Big D / May 4

Rantanen’s Revenge

On some level, the outcome of Game 7 between the Dallas Stars and the Colorado Avalanche might as well have been predetermined. After all, this is Stars head coach Pete DeBoer we’re talking about, who entered the game with an absurd 8-0 record in Game 7s.

Dallas Stars News / Athlon Sports / May 4

Dallas Stars Send 6-Word Message After Game 7 Win Over Avalanche

The Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche squared off in a winner-take-all Game 7 matchup on Saturday night in their Stanley Cup Playoffs series. After an up-and-down series between the two teams, it all came down to one game.

Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / May 3

Stars’ Pete DeBoer becomes first North American major sports coach to earn nine Game 7 wins

The Dallas Stars defeated the Colorado Avalanche 4-2 in Game 7 of their first-round Stanley Cup Playoff matchup Saturday, giving them a 4-3 series victory.

Mikko Rantanen News / NHL Trade Talk / May 3

Rantanen Torches Old Team with Game 7 Hat Trick, Stars Move On

Mikko Rantanen stung his former team in the most memorable ways as the Dallas Stars eliminated the Colorado Avalanche in Game 7 with a stunning 4-2 comeback win at American Airlines Center.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 3

Stars' Mikko Rantanen gets revenge on Avalanche in Game 7

If the Colorado Avalanche didn't already have regrets about trading Mikko Rantanen away this season, they most certainly do now.

Stars could make another deep postseason run after Game 7 win

Stars HC Peter DeBoer adds to unbelievable Game 7 record

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Thomas Harley News / Breakaway on SI / May 3

Thomas Harley Key for Stars' Game 7 Victory

Despite being shorthanded, the Dallas Stars have battled through their first-round series with the Colorado Avalanche. Without top defender Miro Heiskanen and superstar forward Jason Robertson, it's understandable to lose a series, especially against a contender like the Avs.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 3

Stars Look to Game 7 Experience to Get Past Avalanche

Six of the eight rounds in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs are in the books, with two remaining that will be decided this weekend. One of which is the Dallas Stars against the Colorado Avalanche, who will play Game 7 in Dallas on Saturday night.

Dallas Stars News / Field Level Media / April 30

Stars aim to eliminate Avs for second straight year

A year later and a round earlier, the Dallas Stars are in the same situation -- heading to Denver with a chance to end Colorado's season. Dallas routed the Avalanche 6-2 in Game 5 on Monday night to take a 3-2 lead in their Western Conference quarterfinal series.

Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / April 29

Dallas’ stars have woken up at the right time

The Dallas Stars have had an underwhelming performance from their top players in their first round series against the Colorado Avalanche. Going into Game 5, only Tyler Seguin, Jamie Benn and Roope Hintz had scored out of any of their elite names.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 29

Stars-Avalanche series has been a roller coaster ride

Stars-Avalanche has been a roller coaster ride that deserves seven games

The Dallas Stars are on the cusp of eliminating a Colorado Avalanche team that went all-in at the trade deadline, despite missing two of its best players in defensemen Miro Heiskanen and winger Jason Robertson.

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