Dallas Stars in Good Place Despite Finish

DALLAS — Goaltender Ben Bishop talked somberly about the end of the season. Defenceman John Klingberg described his emotions as pretty empty.
After a double-overtime loss in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals, it was hard for the Dallas Stars …

Stars & Blues Rookie Coaches Finding a Way

Jim Montgomery is a rookie NHL coach with a championship background.
With Montgomery, their third coach in three seasons after grizzled and somewhat different veterans Ken Hitchcock and Lindy Ruff, the Dallas Stars have gained home-ice advantage in the…

Stars & Blues Prepare for 2nd-Round

DALLAS — When first-year Dallas Stars coach Jim Montgomery called out his team over a “culture of mediocrity” in January, the St. Louis Blues weren’t too far removed from having the worst record in the NHL.
Now the Central Division rivals will meet in …