Tyler Seguin Breaks Down Stars' Winning Versatility

Why the Stars’ Might Have the Deepest Roster in the NHL

The Stars have every box checked. They’re anchored in net by Jake Oettinger, a dependable No. 1 who looks as steady as ever, and supported by Casey DeSmith, who gives Dallas the kind of insurance most teams wish they had. On the blue line, Thomas Harley has leveled up into a breakout force, while Miro Heiskanen continues to grow into one of the league’s premier two-way threats. He’s third on the team in scoring, and the way he drives offense without sacrificing structure has become a defining part of Dallas’s identity.

Their forward group might be the most absurd element of all. It feels like the Stars have two first lines, a third line that can play anyway they need, and no true fourth line at all. They’re rolling wave after wave of scoring threats, and the numbers back it up: the best power play in the NHL at 31.8% and the second-best shooting percentage at 13.1%. Depth isn’t just the main strength of the Dallas Stars, it’s their blueprint for success.

Yet because both Colorado and Minnesota caught fire in November , Dallas has flown under the national radar. Sprinkle in the noise around the Mikko Rantanen suspension, and the Stars have quickly become the forgotten giant of the Central. Truthfully, that probably suits them perfectly. This is a team built for a long run, not headlines in December. Quiet dominance is exactly the position they want to be in.

Finding Ways to Win — A Hallmark of the Stars' Identity

For all their talent, the Stars have become a team defined by adaptability. Nothing rattles them. Nothing feels too big. Dating back to last year’s playoffs, when they erased a third-period deficit against the Avalanche with four unanswered goals in a Game 7. During that game, Mikko Rantanen became the first player in NHL history to score a Game 7 hat trick in a single period. That performance embodied the mindset of a team that is never out of a game.

The Stars have built their identity around being comfortable coming back from deficits while also having the ability to dominate and secure victories before the first period is even over. Following their recent 3–2 win over Seattle, Tyler Seguin spoke to media about that mentality.

“I think people talk about not panicking, but I mean we really don’t. It doesn’t matter what the game is," Seguin said. "We’re just gonna stay in it, were either gonna have to stay patient against a team like this or sometimes it’s nice to see that killer instinct to when you get up a couple of goals in some of those games lately.”

Seguin’s words couldn’t describe the Stars’ style any better. They don’t rely on chaos, low-percentage shots, or hope plays. They take what’s available, make the most of their chances, and let their structure guide them. Despite ranking near the bottom of the league in shots on goal per game (26), their lethal shooting percentage and unstoppable power play keep them among the NHL’s highest-scoring teams.

The road ahead won’t be easy. The Central Division is loaded, unforgiving, and shaping up to be the toughest in hockey. But Dallas is built for it. They’re deep, disciplined, experienced, and hungry — a team that believes it can reach a fourth straight conference final, and this time, push beyond it.

For Stars fans, this season already feels special. And the best part? It still feels like they haven’t shown their ceiling yet.