The Stars are in a dogfight for the Western Conference wild card.
Current standings (late March 2026):
- Stars: 87 points, 6 games remaining
- 3 teams within 4 points
Magic number: ~5 of 12 remaining points to clinch.
Key metrics:
- Goaltending save % over last 20 games: top-5 in league
- Power play jumped from 18% to 24% since February coaching adjustment
Source:
- NHL.com standings
- Natural Stat Trick — team metrics
- MoneyPuck — 72% playoff probability
What would you do?
MoneyPuck at 72%. I'll take those odds but I've been a Stars fan long enough to know better.