We apologize for the rocky start—technology was not on our side tonight. But just like the Stars, we battled through and got the job done!

Ryan, James, and Joey from Locked On Stars break down a chaotic night as the Stars pull out a much-needed overtime win against Anaheim. Topics include:

• A game of extremes – A dominant first period, a penalty-filled second, and a survival-mode third leading to an OT win.
• Thomas Harley’s emergence – With Miro Heiskanen still out, Harley continues to step up in a big way.
• Jake Oettinger’s performance – After some rough outings, Otter made a game-saving stop in the third. Is this a turning point for him?
• Officiating madness – The refs had a major impact on this game, and not in a good way. We break down the most egregious calls.
• Rantanen, Hintz & Robo – Should the Stars keep this top line together, or is it time to mix things up?

Plus, we hand out our Biggest Winner & Biggest Loser of the night (spoiler: the refs are catching heat).

A wild game, a much-needed win, and plenty to discuss—tune in for the full breakdown!

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The Dallas Stars had a rough night in Winnipeg, falling 4-1 to the Jets in a game that felt like a gut punch. Ryan and James break down the brutal loss, discussing the Stars’ lack of offensive firepower, the struggles of Jake Oettinger, and how missing key players like Miro Heiskanen and Roope Hintz is exposing major weaknesses.

They also debate whether Connor Hellebuyck deserves MVP consideration, analyze Pete DeBoer’s lineup choices, and speculate on whether the Stars’ hopes of winning the Central Division are in jeopardy. Plus, a look ahead to a critical matchup against Colorado – will the Stars bounce back, or is another frustrating night ahead?

Tune in for all the reactions, analysis, and maybe just a little bit of frustration as the playoff race heats up!

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The Dallas Stars made a blockbuster move for Mikko Rantanen, but the fallout from Carolina has been nothing short of chaotic. Did Rod Brind’Amour throw Rantanen under the bus? Who’s telling the truth in this trade drama? We break it all down, including what Rantanen himself had to say.

Plus, with Roope Hintz sidelined, Pete DeBoer is experimenting with new line combos. Can Wyatt Johnston step up as a true No. 1 center? How does Rantanen fit into the mix? We analyze the potential impact as the Stars gear up for crucial matchups against the Winnipeg Jets and Colorado Avalanche.

Other topics we cover in this episode:
🔹 The race for the Central Division—should the Stars really push for 1st place?
🔹 Victory+ SMASHES viewership records—are more young fans tuning in?
🔹 Matt Dumba’s resurgence—what’s changed in his game?
🔹 Casey DeSmith’s hot streak—can he keep it up?
🔹 NHL controversy: Aaron Ekblad’s 20-game suspension explained
🔹 Who Cares Club: Our Top 3 Favorite Hats (yes, this matters)

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