Great Rivalries
13 entries in the Dallas Stars compendium.
Great Rivalries — Era Chart
Colorado AvalancheA first-round playoff clash in 2025, with the Stars winning in seven games.St. Louis BluesFrom last place in January to their first Stanley Cup in franchise history.Detroit Red WingsA rivalry forged in the minor leagues and ignited in the NHL playoffs.Calgary FlamesThe Flames clinched the Pacific Division with a 4–2 win over the Stars, then beat Dallas iChicago BlackhawksOriginal Six franchise with six Stanley Cup championships and a legacy of iconic players.Edmonton OilersA 2025 Western Conference finals rematch won by the Oilers in five games.Anaheim DucksWestern Conference clashes defined by playoff intensity and a shared legendary connection.Nashville PredatorsTexas grit meets Tennessee toughness in the Central's most heated battle.New York RangersA controversial agitator returned to New York after a turbulent Dallas exit, finding a briPhoenix CoyotesA lockout-shortened season marked by frequent shutouts and a playoff miss.Stars–AvalancheTwo cities, one division, a decade of grudges baked into every puck drop.Stars–BlackhawksEight hundred miles of ice, two cities that will not let the other breathe.Stars–SharksDesert fire meets Bay fog: the Pacific Division's longest-running grudge.
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