- Oettinger achieves .966 save percentage against Nashville
- Dallas dominates 60%+ faceoffs for 5th consecutive game
- Stars climb within 3 points of Central Division lead
The Dallas Stars continue rewriting their franchise record books with a commanding 5-1 victory over the Nashville Predators. Goaltender Jake Oettinger delivered his fourth 25+ save performance during this seven-game tear...
Thursday's matchup revealed three critical success factors for playoff-bound teams. First, Dallas' 63.2% faceoff win rate (marking their fifth straight game above 60%) creates possession advantages that fatigue opponents...
A regional analysis shows the Stars' Central Division strategy paying dividends. Their 15-3-2 record against divisional opponents gives Dallas crucial tiebreaker advantages...
Historical context underscores this streak's significance. Since the 2004-05 lockout, only three Western Conference teams have recorded longer mid-season win streaks...