Stars' Defense Crumbles, Playoff Hopes Fading
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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 tough spot right now, having lost seven of their last eight games as defensive breakdowns continue to haunt them. Once right in the mix with the Colorado Avalanche for the President's Trophy, the team has allowed 31 goals during the skid, including four or Anna, more in seven of those games. Their playoff hopes are fading fast. Earlier this week, there was a glimmer of hope when the Stars bounced back with a solid 4-1 win over the Washington Capitals on the road.
What recent struggles have the Dallas Stars faced in their defense?
Fans started thinking the team had turned the corner and returned to form, but that momentum didn't hold up.
On Saturday night, during the third stop of their six-game road trip, Dallas faced the young and improving San Jose Sharks. the Sharks took full advantage of more defensive lapses, winning 5-4 in overtime.
It marked the seventh time in eight games the Stars gave up at least four goals. The team turned to backup goaltender Casey DeSmith after his strong performance against Washington, but he allowed all five goals in the loss, often. left out to dry by the defense. Starter Jake Oettinger has struggled too, going two wins, four losses, and two ties with a 3.49 goals against average and .8. 7-9 save percentage in his last eight starts. While the Stars keep scoring 24 goals in that same stretch, the defense has to be the top priority, according to head coach Glenn Galutsin. Without fixes on the back end, trade rumors for big-name defensemen will only heat up, and this promising season could slip away for good.
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