Stars skid into NHL playoffs on 7-game losing streak and have season on the line again

Dallas Stars left wing Mason Marchment, center, celebrates his goal with center Tyler Seguin (91) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. Dallas Stars left wing Mason Marchment (27) celebrates his goal with center Matt Duchene (95) and left wing Jamie Benn (14) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) scores on Detroit Red Wings goaltender Cam Talbot (39) in the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, April 14, 2025, in Detroit.

Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) protects the puck from Detroit Red Wings defenseman Albert Johansson (20) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, April 14, 2025, in Detroit. Dallas Stars left wing Mason Marchment, center, celebrates his goal with center Tyler Seguin (91) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. Dallas Stars left wing Mason Marchment (27) celebrates his goal with center Matt Duchene (95) and left wing Jamie Benn (14) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.



Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) scores on Detroit Red Wings goaltender Cam Talbot (39) in the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, April 14, 2025, in Detroit. Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) protects the puck from Detroit Red Wings defenseman Albert Johansson (20) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, April 14, 2025, in Detroit. 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. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.

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