Spits & Suds Podcast
Episodes
Stars/Sabres Preview
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys transition to Buffalo and their 9 game win streak as they come to Dallas on New Years Eve. To learn more about listener data and our privac...
Emil & Oscar Hemming Reclaiming Their Games In 2025 Season
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our NHL insider Sean Shapiro is in Minneapolis for the World Juniors. He tells host Gavin Spittle about his piece on Emil Hemming and his brother. ...
Stars Lose In Shootout 4-3 Against Chicago
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Stars couldn’t close out against the Blackhawks in a 4-3 shootout loss. Chicago was playing five rookies and were on a losing skid but the puck ...
Stars Lose In Overtime Against Detroit 4-3
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Stars couldn’t close out against the Red Wings in a 4-3 overtime defeat. Host Gavin Spittle starts with people chiming in on penalties and gives...
NHL Holiday Wishlist With David Castillo
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the holidays this week, host Gavin Spittle and David Castillo from Stars Stack talk about their NHL holiday wish lists. Gavin and David discuss t...
NHL Holiday Wish List From The Sudsies
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gavin and David go through tweets from the Sudsies as they give their NHL holiday wish lists. To learn more about listener data and our privacy pra...
NHL Holiday Wish List Part 2, Justin Hryckowian Has Earned His Roster Spot
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of NHL holiday wish lists. Gavin and David discuss the growth of Justin Hryckowian and even if players get healthy, he has done everything he c...
NHL Holiday Wish List Part 1
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the holidays this week, host Gavin Spittle and David Castillo from Stars Stack talk about their NHL holiday wish lists. To learn more about lis...
Stars Beat Maple Leafs At The AAC For The First Time Since 2017
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The streak is over against Toronto at the AAC! The Stars beat the Maple Leafs at home for the first time since 2017. Host Gavin Spittle talks about th...
Stars Hold Leads In The 3rd Period, Sean Spoke With Jim Nill, Tyler Seguin Has Successful Surgery
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our NHL insider Sean Shapiro joins for his weekly visit. The guys talk about the performance from Jake Oettinger and how great of a goalie he is in th...
Seguin To Be Reevaluated After Olympics
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler Seguin had surgery and will be reevaluated after the Olympics break. Sean thinks it would be better to not push him in his recovery and get him ...
Jim Nill On Mikko Rantanen & The Central Division
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sean got to speak with Jim Nill recently and talks about his comments on Mikko Rantanen and the Central Division being so competetive. To learn mor...
Stars Improve To 14-0 When Leading After 2 Periods
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our NHL insider Sean Shapiro joins for his weekly visit. The guys talk about the performance from Jake Oettinger and how great of a goalie he is in th...
Kolyachonok Claimed By Bruins, Rantanen's Collision With Kuemper, Stars 5 On 5 Scoring Struggles
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Stars placed Vladislav Kolyachonok on waivers and the Boston Bruins claimed him. Robert Tiffin of StarsThoughts.com joins Gavin Spittle to talk ab...
Mikko Rantanen's Collision With Darcy Kuemper
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gavin and Robert talk about Mikko Rantanen’s collision with Darcy Kuemper and how it was not intentional. To learn more about listener data and ou...
Stars 5 on 5 Scoring Struggles
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about the 5 on 5 struggles for the Stars lately but the goaltending is playing really well. To learn more about listener data and our...
Kolyachonok Claimed By Bruins
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Stars placed Vladislav Kolyachonok on waivers and the Boston Bruins claimed him. Robert Tiffin of StarsThoughts.com joins Gavin Spittle to talk ab...
Stars Blanked For The First Time This Season
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time this season the Dallas Stars were shutout. Host Gavin Spittle recaps the game and talks about the funk the Stars are currently in w...
One-Timer: 1st Ever Player From Texas Drafted To The NHL, Austin Smith
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Before there was Seth Jones, Blake Coleman, Stefan Noesen, and Hannah Bilka, there was Austin Smith. On this Spits and Suds One-Timer, the Dallas nati...
One-Timer Part 3: Austin Smith Playing Overseas, Retirement & Coaching
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Austin talks about the difference between hockey in America compared to hockey overseas. He also talks about retiring from playing and transitioning i...
One-Timer Part 2: Austin Smith Playing At Colgate & The AHL
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Austin goes through his journey to play in college at Colgate and what his influence was to play there. Austin played with Neil Graham in Idaho. Talks...
One-Timer Part 1: Austin Smith Finding A Love For Hockey At An Early Age
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Before there was Seth Jones, Blake Coleman and Hannah Bilka, there was Austin Smith. On this Spits and Suds One-Timer, the Dallas native and Jesuit Da...
Central Division Gets Tougher After Quinn Hughes Is Traded To Minnesota Wild
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Minnesota Wild and Vancouver Canucks made a blockbuster trade that sent Quinn Hughes to the Central Division. Host Gavin Spittle gives his thought...
Potential Trade Options For The Stars
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gavin throws out a hypothetical trade scenario where Dallas would trade for Jaden Schwartz. Sean says it’s time to start trading picks and adding to...
Pens/Oilers Swap Goalies, Stars Point Streak Ends, Potential Trades For Stars
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our NHL Insider Sean Shapiro joins host Gavin Spittle to talk about a bunch of different things in the NHL. They start with the big trade of the day, ...
Stars Point Streak Ends
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about the Stars point streak ending and Glen Gulutzan’s comments in the last three games about the 5 on 5 being outplayed by their opp...
Pens & Oilers Swap Goalies
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our NHL Insider Sean Shapiro joins host Gavin Spittle to talk about a bunch of different things in the NHL. They start with the big trade of the day, ...
Stars Lose To Wild 5-2
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Stars have their point streak snapped after a 5-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild. Host Gavin Spittle starts with 5 on 5 again being the problem for th...
What The Trade Deadline Could Look Like For The Stars With David Castillo
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Gavin Spittle is joined by David Castillo from Stars Stack to discuss possible trade candidates for the Stars to acquire at the trade deadline. G...
Possible Trade Candidates For The Stars
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys go through possible players the Stars could make a move on if they are going to make any trades. To learn more about listener data and our...
Jason Robertston’s Pending Contract With The Stars Limits Trade Options
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys remind fans that it will be hard to make big moves this deadline because the Stars are looking to extend Jason Robertson and that is priority...
This Could Be A Quiet Trade Deadline For The Stars
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Gavin Spittle is joined by David Castillo from Stars Stack to discuss possible trade candidates for the Stars to acquire at the trade deadline. G...
Stars Survive Jets Late Comeback In 4-3 Win
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Stars get it done again on the road. Host Gavin Spittle talks about how Winnipeg is a really tough team even without Connor Hellebuyck in net. Gav...
Stars Jets Postgame Tweets
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tweets from the Sudsies after the Stars beat the Jets 4-3! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc....
Stick Taps For Stars Jets
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gavin gives out stick taps to players who shined the brightest in the Stars Jets game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices ...
Special Teams Keeps Rolling
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Stars get it done again on the road. Host Gavin Spittle talks about how Winnipeg is a really tough team even without Connor Hellebuyck in net. Gav...
Stephen Meserve, Editor-In-Chief For 100 Degree Hockey
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Editor-In-Chief of 100 Degree Hockey, Stephen Meserve joins host Gavin Spittle to give a Texas Stars update. Stephen and Gavin first talk about co...
Texas Stars Goalies Success
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen loves the move Texas made by bringing up Arno Tiefensee and he talks about how good he and Remi Poirier have been this year. To learn more a...
Possible Trade Options From The Texas Stars
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gavin and Stephen then discuss possible players in Texas that would be trade worthy options for other teams as the Stars try to make trades before the...
Brighter Days Ahead For Texas Stars After Road Trip Ends
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Editor-In-Chief of 100 Degree Hockey, Stephen Meserve joins host Gavin Spittle to give a Texas Stars update. Stephen and Gavin first talk about co...
Stars Beat Pens 3-2 In Shootout
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Dallas Stars beat the Penguins 3-2 in a shootout. Host Gavin Spittle recaps the win. He talks about how he thought the Penguins were the better te...
NHL Insider Sean Shapiro On Stars, NHL, Trade & Olympic Talk
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NHL Insider Sean Shapiro joins host Gavin Spittle to talk about Glen Gulutzan’s comments to reporters about the possibility of Harley, Lundkvist and...
Olympics Rink Size Won't Stop NHL Players From Participating
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Gavin talk about the upcoming Olympics and the hockey rink being smaller than International regulation size. Sean doesn't think that will be ...
Stars Prospect Makes Western Conference NHL Prospects To Watch List
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are the Colorado Avalanche the best team in the NHL? Sean sure thinks so. NHL.com put out a top Western Conference NHL prospects article and the Stars...
Who Should The Stars Target?
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NHL Insider Sean Shapiro joins host Gavin Spittle to talk about Glen Gulutzan’s comments to reporters about the possibility of Harley, Lundkvist and...
Stars Blank Devils, Discussing LTIR & Answering Tweets With Robert Tiffin
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Stars blanked New Jersey 3-0. Robert Tiffin from StarsThoughts.com joins host Gavin Spittle to recap the game, the fantastic job this penalty kill...
Discussing LTIR
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Robert and Gavin talk about LTIR and the current predicament the Stars are in with injuries. To learn more about listener data and our privacy pract...
Answering Tweets From Sudsies
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gavin and Robert answer tweets from the Sudsies! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privac...
Stars Blank Devils 3-0
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Stars blanked New Jersey 3-0. Robert Tiffin from StarsThoughts.com joins host Gavin Spittle to recap the game, the fantastic job this penalty kill...
Stars 4-Game Win Streak Snapped In Overtime Loss To Rangers
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 4-game winning streak for the Dallas Stars came to a close in a 3-2 loss to the Rangers in Overtime. Host Gavin Spittle says it’s impressive tha...
Taylor Baird From NHL.com
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Baird from NHL.com joins host Gavin Spittle to talk about the fun ride the Stars have been on this season. She talks about the decision being a...
Stars Set Records For November With Another Win
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Stars set a team record for the most wins in the month of November since 1993-1994 and the most goals in the month of November since they relocate...
Stars Beat Utah 4-3 In Another Come-From-Behind Win
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Stars overcome another 2-0 deficit and they beat the Utah Mammoth 4-3. Host Gavin Spittle talks about Clayton Keller playing after his dad passed ...
Dallas Stars & Hockey Talk With Trevor Harris Of The Upper Bowl Podcast
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Gavin Spittle joined Trevor Harris on the Upper Bowl Podcast. The guys talk about the parity in the NHL, the state of the Dallas Stars after the ...
Stars Dominate Oilers In Edmonton 8-3
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Stars absolutely rolled from start to finish against the Edmonton Oilers. Host Gavin Spittle makes note of the Stars not having Mikko Rantanen bec...
Stars Lose To Flames 3-2 In Shootout
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It was an ugly loss for the Dallas Stars against the Calgary Flames, 3-2 in a shootout. Host Gavin Spittle talks about the sloppy play from the Stars ...
Stars Continue To Find Ways To Win Despite Injuries & Big Central Division Injury News
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Stars beat Vancouver 4-2 and continue to find ways to win, despite the injuries they continue to deal with. NHL Insider Sean Shapiro joins host Ga...
Connor Hellebuyck Out 4-6 Weeks, Rantanen Fined For Embellishment
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
News broke today Connor Hellebuyck is going to be out 4-6 weeks from knee surgery, could this take him out of the Olympics? They wrap with a chuckle f...
Stars Beat Canucks 4-2
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Stars beat Vancouver 4-2 and continue to find ways to win, despite the injuries they continue to deal with. NHL Insider Sean Shapiro joins host Ga...
A Deep Dive Into The Stars & NHL After 20 Games
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David Castillo from Stars Stack joins host Gavin Spittle to talk about Adrian Kempe’s contract extension with the Kings and if it will cause a price...
Will They Stick Around? & Ralph Strangis Into The Hall Of Fame
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gavin and David talk about teams playing above expectations in the Western Conference and if that will continue. The guys reminisce about the career f...
What The Lines Could Be When Stars Are Fully Healthy
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about Patrick Roy’s reaction to Mikko Rantanen’s hit and if Rantanen should have been suspended. The guys debate if the Stars should...
Kempe Extended, What Does This Mean For Robertson?
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David Castillo from Stars Stack joins host Gavin Spittle to talk about Adrian Kempe’s contract extension with the Kings and if it will cause a price...
Controversy In Final Minute Of Stars Loss To The Islanders
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Stars Islanders game ends with controversy. Host Gavin Spittle breaks down the goalie interference and the Rantanen game misconduct. He talks abou...
Injuries, Robertson NHL First Star Of The Week, Hall Of Fame Inductions & Stars Islanders Preview
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The injuries are piling up for the Stars, they moved Matt Duchene to LTIR to create temporary cap space, Jamie Benn is nearing a return as soon as tom...
Stars Islanders Preview
17 Nov 2025
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Gavin and Robert preview the upcoming game with the Islanders. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audac...
Dallas Stars Hall Of Fame Weekend
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys reminisce on the latest Dallas Stars Hall Of Fame inductees and travel stories from Robert on his road trips. To learn more about listener...
Jason Robertson Named NHL First Star Of The Week
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Roberston was named the NHL First Star of the week. The guys talk about the great week he had. To learn more about listener data and our priva...
The Latest On The Stars Injuries
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The injuries are piling up for the Stars, they moved Matt Duchene to LTIR to create temporary cap space, Jamie Benn is nearing a return as soon as tom...
Robertson Nets Natural Hat Trick, Stars Win 5th Straight Game
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The red hot Dallas Stars keep the good times rolling. Jason Robertson nets a natural hat trick, Jake Oettinger was brilliant and the Stars pick up the...
Stars Have Won 5 Of Their Last 6
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Stars are rolling with 5 wins in their last 6 games. Host Gavin Spittle is joined by NHL Insider Sean Shapiro to talk about the hot streak they’...
The Trap Game Theory
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a long successful road trip, the Stars return home Saturday to face the Flyers. Sean and Gavin discuss the trap game theory for the first game b...
Is The Stars Success More Players or Coaching?
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys discuss the Stars coaching staff and the success so far this season for the team, especially with the injuries the Stars have faced this year...
Stars Are Red Hot
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Stars are rolling with 5 wins in their last 6 games. Host Gavin Spittle is joined by NHL Insider Sean Shapiro to talk about the hot streak they’...
Stars Blank Canadiens 7-0
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A 7-0 blowout win for the Dallas Stars over the Montreal Canadiens sweeps a Canada trip for them this week. Host Gavin Spittle talks about the excitem...
Stars Win In Ottawa For First Time Since 2016
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The losing streak is over for the Dallas Stars in Ottawa! They beat the Senators 3-2 in overtime. Dallas picks up their 4th win when trailing 2-0 this...
DeSmith Shines, Stars Win 2-1 Over Kraken
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A 2-1 Dallas win over the Kraken caps off a weekend sweep for the Stars. Host Gavin Spittle talks about the fantastic performance from Casey DeSmith. ...
Stars Rally In 3rd Period To Beat Nashville
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Stars score twice in 47 seconds to take down Nashville 5-4. Host Gavin Spittle talks about the return of Roope Hintz and the lines Dallas went wit...
One Timer with NHL Draft Prospect and Allen Texas Native JP Hurlbert
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Now with the Kamloops Blazers making a huge splash in the Western Hockey League, Allen Texas native JP Hurlbert joins Gavin Spittle on Spits and Suds....
Stars Lose To Ducks 7-5
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It was a high scoring affair at the AAC and the red hot Anaheim Ducks came out on top 7-5 over the Stars. Host Gavin Spittle starts with the great sta...
Stars Extend Point Streak To 7 Games After 4-3 Shootout Win Over Edmonton
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Stars continue their point streak after a 4-3 shootout win against the Edmonton Oilers. Host Gavin Spittle talks about the resiliency from this te...
Dallas Stars Senior Staff Writer Mike Heika
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dallas Stars Senior Staff Writer Mike Heika joins Gavin Spittle to update Stars fans on the team's health. Likely no Jake Oettinger Tuesday night due ...
Rantanen Steals Stars A Point In Shootout Loss To Florida
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mikko Rantanen scores a massive goal to send the game to overtime and the Stars pick up at least a point for the 6th straight game. Host Gavin Spittle...
Harley Signs, is Robo Next and What is That Number?
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Spits and Suds Stars and NHL insider Sean Shapiro joins Gavin Spittle. The guys recap the Thomas Harley deal with some interesting information from Se...
Stars Lose To Tampa Bay 2-1 In OT
31 Oct 2025
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The Stars fell to the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in overtime. Host Gavin Spittle starts with how Oettinger stole the Stars a point with how well he playe...
Lia Assimakopoulos on 105.3 The Fan & Logan Cooley Extended By Utah
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Gavin Spittle talks about Logan Cooley getting extended to an 8 year contract by the Utah Mammoth and what a Jason Robertson contract will look l...
Stars Blank Washington 1-0 & Harley Extended
29 Oct 2025
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The Stars beat the Capitals 1-0 behind Jake Oettinger’s 24 save performance and a power play goal from Tyler Seguin. Host Gavin Spittle recaps the g...
Robert Tiffin On Stars Sweeping Their Back To Back
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Tiffin of StarsThoughts.com and D Magazine joins Gavin Spittle to talk about the winning weekend of Stars hockey. Robert explains an NHL salary...
Ovechkin One Goal Away From 900
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gavin is going to the Stars Capitals game on Tuesday. Him and Robert talk about Alex Ovechkin one goal away from 900 goals. To learn more about lis...
Should Mikko Rantanen Be The Stars Next Captain?
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Miro Heiskanen had a big weekend. The guys discuss his use on both the power play and the penalty kill and the positive aspects he showed in the back ...
NHL Salary Cap Rule Stars Had To Use
27 Oct 2025
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Robert Tiffin of StarsThoughts.com and D Magazine joins Gavin Spittle to talk about the winning weekend of Stars hockey. Robert explains an NHL salary...
Stars Overcome 2-0 Deficit Again & Beat Nashville 3-2
27 Oct 2025
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For the 2nd straight night the Stars overcome a 2-0 deficit and win 3-2. Gavin recaps the game, talks about how good Casey DeSmith looked and the play...
Stars End Losing Streak With 3-2 Win Over Hurricanes
26 Oct 2025
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We’re cracking Frosty’s on Spits and Suds! The Stars defeat the red hot Hurricanes in a 3-2 final. Host Gavin Spittle goes through a ton of notes ...
Dallas Stars General Manager Jim Nill hops on 105.3 The Fan
24 Oct 2025
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Stars General Manager joined the K&C Masterpiece to talk about the teams start, the Power Play, injuries with an update on Jamie Benn, Matt Duchene, N...
Sean Shapiro Gives His Thoughts On Stars Recent Skid
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our Spits and Suds Stars and NHL Insider Sean Shapiro joins Gavin Spittle to give his thoughts on this Dallas Stars start to the season. Sean gives hi...
Stars Lose To Kings 3-2 In Overtime
24 Oct 2025
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The Stars pick up a point but they lose to the Kings 3-2 in overtime. Host Gavin Spittle starts with the Stars game starting 15 minutes later than the...
Stars Lose Third Straight In 5-1 Defeat To Columbus
22 Oct 2025
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An ugly 5-1 blowout loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Host Gavin Spittle talks about what he’s seeing from the Stars and what has been going wrong ...
Stars Come Out Flat In 3-1 Loss To Blues
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After winning their first three games of the season, the Stars have lost two in a row, after a 3-1 defeat to the Blues. Host Gavin Spittle is joined b...
Stars Lose First Game Of 2025
17 Oct 2025
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They weren’t going to win them all. The Stars lose their first game of 2025 in a 5-3 final to the Vancouver Canucks. Host Gavin Spittle recaps the g...
Stars Win Home Opener 5-2 Against Minnesota
15 Oct 2025
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The Stars stay undefeated after a 5-2 home opener win against the Minnesota Wild. Host Gavin Spittle starts with the 3rd period woes. Despite the fact...