Dallas Stars Struggle in Six-Game Skid

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You're listening to Dallas Stars News today. Subscribe now for fast daily updates on your team. The Dallas Stars are in a rough patch after a tough 6-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night. Carolina jumped out to a 5-1 lead in the first 27 minutes, extending Dallas' winless streak to six games with no wins, three losses, and three overtime losses.

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The Stars had hoped this matchup would help them reset, but things went wrong from the start. The game plan was all about defense and discipline after Dallas allowed 19 goals in their previous five losses, facing 16 power plays.

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Instead, Carolina scored early and drew four penalties in the first two periods. Goalie Jake Oettinger struggled, giving up five goals on just 15 shots before Coach Glenn Glutson pulled him for the first time this season. Casey DeSmith came in and stopped 16 of 17 shots to finish the game. Coach Glutzen called it a team slump, saying everyone needs to regroup with better execution.

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Defenseman Myro Heiskanen agreed, pointing out they're giving opponents too many chances and need to be tougher in their own zone while staying out of. The penalty box. The Stars were outshot 32-22 and looked too chaotic. Adding to the drama, Carolina fans taunted Mikko Rantanen, who was traded to Dallas after not signing an extension with them last season.

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Rantanen still had a goal and an assist, and Jason Robertson added a goal with two assists, so the offense held up. But the energy fed into Carolina's momentum as they got healthy players back. Despite the skid, Dallas sits at 25 wins, 10 losses, and 8 overtime losses, still second best in the NHL.