The Dallas Stars have skidded into the playoffs on a seven-game losing streak. Mason Marchment and other players say that skid doesn’t matter, and coach Pete DeBoer knows that the Stars will ultimately be judged on what they do in the playoffs.

Connor Hellebuyck and Jordan Binnington, who last met when Team Canada and Team USA clashed in February's 4 Nations Face-Off, will match up again Saturday evening when the Winnipeg Jets and St. Louis Blues kick off the 2025 postseason.

The Stars aren’t just a favorite in this series, they're a favorite to win the Cup. But don't count out the Avs' star power and spite.