Yesterday was another thriller in Dallas, with the Stars knotted up with the Jets heading into the third period before pulling away with three unanswered goals. While Mikko Rantanen showcased once again with a three-point performance, it was Stars defenseman Alexander Petrovic that netted the goal that would keep the Stars up for the remainder of the game.
The Stars are now up 2-1 in the series, but things won’t get easier from here. Dallas Morning News reporter Lia Assimakopoulos shared five of her thoughts from yesterday’s victory, which includes: Rantanen’s continued torrid postseason, Alexander Petrovic’s impact, the goal review that lasted nearly the entirety of Lynard Skynyrd’s “Freebird” (yes, you read that right), Connor Hellebuyck’s struggles and the impact defensemen have had on this series.
You can read Lia’s thoughts in their entirety here.
Stars Stuff
Y’all know the drill….yeeeehawwww!
CAN WE GET A YEEEEEEEEHAW?!#StanleyCup x #TexasHockey pic.twitter.com/1oHKuoKlE2
— X – Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) May 11, 2025
That stick handling is a thing of beauty…
MIKKO RANTANEN IS RED HOT 🔥
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) May 11, 2025
HE'S GOT HIS LEAGUE-LEADING NINTH GOAL OF THE PLAYOFFS 🚨 pic.twitter.com/8qnxXLXFa0
The Moose is loose!
Mikko Rantanen recorded his fifth three-point outing of the 2025 #StanleyCup Playoffs and tied Roope Hintz (5 GP in 2023) for the most in a postseason by a @DallasStars / North Stars skater.#NHLStats: https://t.co/qy8ioQo7vY pic.twitter.com/5foEpI6tzk
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) May 11, 2025
Quest for the Cup
- The Carolina Hurricanes host the Washington Capitals, who look to even the series after getting blanked 4-0 on Saturday.
- The Vegas Golden Knights look to keep their momentum going tonight against the Edmonton Oilers after their thrilling buzzer beater.
Down on the Farm
An all-around exciting time to be a hockey fan in Texas.
The Central Division Finals are SET!
— x – Texas Stars (@TexasStars) May 12, 2025
We will face the Milwaukee Admirals in a best-of-five series that begins at the @HEBCenter with Game 1 on Thursday, May 15 and Game 2 on Sunday, May 18.
Tickets go on sale soon—stay tuned! pic.twitter.com/UiUOZggyvB
Finally
Stars fans are definitely in Connor Hellebuyck’s head now:
Otter's what?
— X – Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) May 11, 2025
