Dallas Stars: Presidents' Trophy or Playoff Curse?
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What challenges do the Dallas Stars face as the regular season ends?
On this March 19, here's what's making headlines for the Dallas Stars. The Dallas Stars face a tough choice as the regular season winds down. They're in the hunt for the President's Trophy, awarded to the team with the best overall record. But winning it often brings a curse, pitting the top seed against the lower one in the playoffs, sometimes leading to an early upset.
How does winning the Presidents Trophy potentially lead to a playoff curse?
Colorado holds a three-point lead over Dallas in the standings, though the Stars have a game in hand. Both teams remain strong contenders for the Stanley Cup, with analysts calling them evenly matched after Colorado cooled off following the Olympic break. Experts point to Dallas as Colorado's equal from the season's start. Key moves like adding Michael Bunting have boosted their chances. With about 15 games left, two head-to-head matchups against Colorado promise must-watch action that could decide the top spot. fans and pundits criticize the current playoff format. Instead of a fair one versus eight setup across conferences, it often forces two versus three clashes that feel unbalanced, like last year's Atlantic.
Division mess. Change seems unlikely under Commissioner Gary Bettman. Many hope his successor, Bill Daley, will fix it for a more equitable postseason. For now, Dallas must weigh chasing supremacy against dodging a brutal first-round foe. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor, linked in the description. If earbuds fall out when you sleep, this is for you. A pillow with built-in sound. S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.
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