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Covering the Dallas Stars & high school sports for @DallasNews. @MedillSchool alum. Say hi: [email protected]. It’s pronounced uh-sih-muh-KAHP-uh-lis.

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Pete DeBoer said Evgenii Dadonov and Jani Hakanpää are not available tonight or Saturday, but he’s hoping to play them Wednesday.

He said he’s been led to believe it won’t be an issue roster-wise or cap-wise.

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Matt Duchene has only won one division title in his 15-year career. Jamie Benn has the same. Tyler Seguin has three in 15 years, and Joe Pavelski has four in 18.

The team’s veterans know how hard it is to get here. They could all add another tonight. dallasnews.com/sports/stars/2…

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It’s a year of firsts for the Stars, and that’s not just on the ice.

A handful of the players are balancing major life events — from newborn babies to weddings — all while fighting for the division, conference and league crowns.

Here’s how: dallasnews.com/sports/stars/2…

It’s a year of firsts for the Stars, and that’s not just on the ice. A handful of the players are balancing major life events — from newborn babies to weddings — all while fighting for the division, conference and league crowns. Here’s how: dallasnews.com/sports/stars/2…
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If the Stars draw the Kings as their first-round opponent, they and Mavs could be in Los Angeles at the same time for the playoffs.

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One win.

That’s all it takes for the Stars to claim their first division title in eight years.

It could come tomorrow, but the Stars will have to get by a familiar opponent first.

On the matchup with Winnipeg and the milestone ahead ⤵️
dallasnews.com/sports/stars/2…

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Some changes could be coming for one of the Stars' Central Division opponents 👇
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Stars forward Evgenii Dadonov returns to practice after two months off ice due to injury dallasnews.com/sports/stars/2…

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Dadonov is getting closer, Hakanpää had a schedule day off and so did Tyler Seguin.

DeBoer said he hopes to get Dadonov and Hakanpää in a game before the playoffs.

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Jason Robertson said this will be a memorable team photo day not because of how special this team is, but because he has a red mark on his forehead after his helmet was ripped off during last night’s game. 😂

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Tyler Seguin is also not practicing today. Dadonov is skating in his place on a line with Matt Duchene and Mason Marchment.

Probably a scheduled day off, but we'll find out from Pete shortly.

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Evgenii Dadonov is on the ice for Stars practice for the first time since his injury on Feb. 10.

No Jani Hakanpää still.

Evgenii Dadonov is on the ice for Stars practice for the first time since his injury on Feb. 10. No Jani Hakanpää still.
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New story: Hey ! I’m new to the Dallas-Fort Worth area, so I answered five questions that will hopefully give you a better idea of my background. This Q&A includes my favorite sporting event, memorable interviews and more! dallasnews.com/sports/maveric…

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Stars’ prolific offense, stable of scorers is team’s No. 1 weapon entering NHL playoffs

Tim Cowlishaw dives into the Stars' scoring success and why that could mean more than defense and goaltending this postseason... dallasnews.com/sports/stars/2…

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The Stars earned their 25th comeback win Tuesday night against the Sabres to tie a franchise record.

It brings them one step closer to clinching the division Thursday.

'When we make a comeback win like that, it builds a belief in our group.”

Story ⤵️
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Pete DeBoer said Miro Heiskanen’s 10-minute misconduct was because he threw his glove and it bounced off his stick and over the glass. Any equipment into the crowd is an automatic 10 minutes.

“It was more like a Mavericks bounce pass,” DeBoer joked.

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Final: Stars 3, Sabres 2

The Stars crossed the 50-win mark for the fifth time in franchise history and did so with their 25th comeback win of the season — tying a franchise record.

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Miro Heiskanen's misconduct was Dallas' first of the year.

Looks like he was exchanging some words with the referee as he went to the box.

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Miro Heiskanen just went down the tunnel. He was assessed a 10-minute misconduct and a cross-checking penalty. He is done for the night.

Logan Stankoven is serving the penalty.

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