On today’s episode of Locked On Stars, Joey takes you through his biggest takeaways from Jake Otteinger, Jason Robertson, Tyler Seguin and more from the latest preseason game against the Avalanche. The Dallas Stars offense has been very impressive averaging over four goals a game, is this a sign that the offense will be even better this year? Also, Radek Faksa, Wyatt Johnston, and Roope Hintz are all dealing with injuries. What will have to happen if the Stars are forced to proceed without them come opening night?

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On today's special crossover edition on Locked On Stars, Joey and Seth Toupal of Locked On Wild give their takes on the Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild for the upcoming season. Biggest concerns for the Stars and how is Matt Duchene going to fair in his first season in Dallas. Dean Evason has shown the ability to win in the regular season, but can he translate that to success in the postseason? To wrap up, how does the Central Division shape up and where do the Stars and Wild finish at the end of the year?

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Dallas Stars survive Vegas Golden Knights’ furious comeback to clinch a shootout victory—Wyatt Johnston reaches 300 career games with yet another key goal. Can the Stars maintain momentum despite repeated third-period scares? Joey Erickson breaks down the Stars’ rollercoaster win, spotlighting standout performances from Matt Duchene and Logan Stankoven, disciplined play in the first two periods, and breakdowns that sparked Vegas’ rally. The episode explores Johnston’s rapid ascent, the team’s physicality, and crucial power-play issues. Discussion includes the upcoming Stadium Series showdown versus the Golden Knights at AT&T Stadium, and how Dallas must tighten late-game focus to sustain a potential playoff push. Don’t miss sharp analysis on the Stars’ evolving depth and strategies as they chase four straight wins and battle through a pivotal road stretch. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOStars?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LockedOnStars Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lockedonstars/ #NHL #DallasStars #hockey 0:00 – Stars vs. Knights Recap Recap of the Dallas Stars' nail-biting shootout win over the Vegas Golden Knights, breakdown of blown third-period leads, overall performance, and key plays. 13:02 – Wyatt Johnston Spotlight Focused segment celebrating Wyatt Johnston’s 300th career game, his development, season stats, playoff performances, and future potential as a top NHL center. 20:53 – Stadium Series Announcement Discussion about the newly announced 2027 Stadium Series game featuring the Dallas Stars vs. Vegas Golden Knights at AT&T Stadium; includes opinions on opponents, event excitement, and fan experience. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Quo Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnhl Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/lockedon right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel If you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty. Rocket Money Take control of your finances and cancel your unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money. Go to https://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON today. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

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