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Stars Face Capitals in Crucial Back-to-Back
07 Jan 2026
Chapter 1: What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
The latest scores, headlines, and storylines, right here on Dallas Stars News Today. Subscribe and stay game ready. The Dallas Stars head to Washington for a tough back-to-back road game on Wednesday night against the Capitals, just one day after a 6-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. The Stars are in a rough spot, dropping six straight games and heading into this matchup, desperate for a win.
Defensive breakdowns have plagued Dallas during the skid, with the team giving up 26 goals over those six contests. Still, their offense has kept pace, lighting the lamp 16 times, led by three players each averaging better than a point per game. Fans and analysts are pointing to the back end as the biggest issue, overshadowing that solid scoring punch.
Chapter 2: What challenges are the Dallas Stars facing ahead of their game against the Capitals?
The Stars will lean on backup goaltender Casey DeSmith in net, hoping for a much tighter performance to snap the slide. Meanwhile, the Capitals offer some hope for Dallas, having lost nine of their last 13 games. But Washington rides momentum from an impressive win over the Anaheim Ducks on Monday, and their goaltender Logan Thompson has been lights out, making.
Him an early Vazina Trophy favorite. Dallas could reset here with lines featuring Jason Robertson alongside Rue Pence and a top defense pair of Issa Lindell and Miro Heiskanen. Expect a gritty battle as the Stars try to turn things around on the road. DNN is brought to you by our sponsor. When I need calm, I press play on a Solly pillow.