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Stargazing, A Dallas Stars Puckcast – Episode 284: Round 1, Game 3 Reactions

The Stars have led on the scoreboard for just over a minute, yet now they lead the series. Wes and Mark talk it over…After Dark.

Defending Big D's Stargazing podcast logo, featuring a Dallas Stars Victory Green cassette tape with tearaway jersey texture and nets over the sprocket holes, designed by Jason Lara
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Is this 2025, or 2015? The Dallas Stars won another nail-biter against the Colorado Avalanche, and it was largely thanks to Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin. Yet the team continues to get contributions from up and (mostly) down the lineup. What is possible when everyone is That Guy?

In the latest episode of Stargazing, Wes and Mark got together After Dark to pore over the Stars’ first road victory of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. And they found plenty to discuss — including the signs that point toward Miro Heiskanen’s return, the real threat of Gabriel Landeskog, and what might happen now that the Avs are the ones who have to play from behind.

You can’t control Silly Putty by squeezing it, so don’t try it with the Dallas Stars, either. We’re Stargazing After Dark, and we think about this sort of thing for a living. (Or at least for the lulz.)

What’s on your mind? Let us know in the comments. We’ll bring it up in the next cast.

And please don’t forget to rate, review and share. You’re why we do this.

Well, the Dallas Stars exited the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs sooner than anyone wanted. It's going to be a long summer for all of us. What now? In this episode of Stargazing, Wes and Mark examined the takeaways from the Stars' all-too-short run. And along with the obvious issues (injuries, penalties, name it), they found some surprisingly positive evidence for the future (and you may or may not be surprised at how much of it probably ties into the promotion of Neil Graham). So are you rooting for the asteroid, or the giant truck? We're Stargazing, and we're keeping our options open. Bonus question: What will you look for in the next NHL Draft? Let's talk about it at Defending Big D. And please give us a rate, review, or share wherever you get your podcasts. Welcome to Stargazing. We love you. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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