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ARCHIVE click for a new search 1999, June 10, Thursday - sports THE TOPICS: Sabres eclipse the Stars in NHL playoff overtime Boris Becker makes his final tour on grass Vieri joins Inter in record $43.12 million ...

The Dallas Stars know all about Sean Avery -- the history of mouthing off to teammates as well as foes, that he's a two-time NHL leader in penalty minutes whose agitating ways included a "bush league" stunt in ...

The Stars have made some difficult roster decisions, have had some made for them and have some left to be made.

A strong playoff performance, reaching the Final Four for the first time since winning the Stanley Cup in 1999, gives the Dallas Stars high expectations heading into next season.

Key matchup: Henrik Zetterberg vs. Toby Petersen Will the Stars be able to match up Petersen and linemates Joel Lundqvist and Loui Eriksson against Zetterberg and Detroit's top line? And if Dallas gets the ...

Posted by George James Malik May 15, 2008 15:35PM Dallas Stars forward Steve Ott and Stars coach Dave Tippett held press conferences today at the Dr.

Henrik Zetterberg registered a goal and an assist, as Detroit secured a berth in the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time since capturing the title in 2002 with a 4-1 win over Dallas at American Airlines ...

“Who knows what could happen [in Game 7] Wednesday in Detroit.”

Stars center Mike Modano didn't try to camouflage the truth Sunday when asked if a team really believes it can win a best-of-seven series after falling behind 3-0. "No," Modano said, quickly. via Detnews.com

“Then it just tailed off from there.”

The Dallas Stars' power play had been pretty efficient in these playoffs. That, like so many other aspects of their game, hasn't been nearly as effective against Detroit. via Fort Worth Star-Telegram

It isn't really 1999 again. Brett Hull isn't playing for Dallas, he's in the management suite. via National Post

“We had that marathon shift in the first period and got scored on”

It got so bad for Darren McCarty, Darren Helm and Jiri Hudler that they iced the puck, permitting Stars' coach Dave Tippett the opportunity to send out arguably his three best offensive forwards, Mike Ribiero, ... via The Globe and Mail

“In saying that, we have to push them as hard as we've pushed them all series, and harder. And we're optimistic. We're capable of doing that.”

Being down three games to none in the Western Conference finals isn't even the worst part for the Dallas Stars. via Philly.com

“It helps to have the depth in the playoffs when guys are out, because you're going to have some injuries.”

He was right. Dallas Stars coach Dave Tippett figured his leading scorer would be available for tonight's third game of the NHL's Western Conference final against the Detroit Red Wings. via The Globe and Mail

Dallas Stars forward Jere Lehtinen was sent off the ice because of a leg injury in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals. via NHL.com

Ribeiro, under pressure while playing for his hometown Canadiens, has evolved into an offensive force for the Stars. via Detroit News

“The whole series, he was our first star”

- Detroit and Dallas, opponents in the NHL's Western Conference final, have met only three times previously in the playoffs, and the Red Wings won every time.

Most recently, in 1998, Dallas lost the conference final in six games. Mike Modano, Sergei Zubov and Jere Lehtinen remain from that team. Tomas Holmstrom, Nick Lidstrom, Darren McCarty, Kirk Maltby, Kris Draper and Chris Osgood are still with the Red Wings, who went on to win their second championship in a row in '98.

Detroit took the Stars out in first rounds in 1995 and in 1992, when their franchise was in Minnesota. Read more

“Gladiator". But the most depressing difference is that a gallon of gas was $1.66. Moose has more faith in the Stars Former Cowboys fullback Daryl "Moose”

In Dave Tippett's 10-year NHL career, the closest to a Stanley Cup he ever came was the second round of the playoffs. via Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Why San Jose won: The Sharks won the third period, which they desperately needed to continue their playoff run. via Fox Sports

Joe Pavelski tallied 1:05 into overtime as San Jose overcame a late two-goal deficit to top Dallas, 3-2, in Game 5 of their Western Conference semifinal from HP Pavilion. via Calgary Sun

“For us, our defense has to be ready. If you see him and he's got a guy beat, you've got to back up your buddy on the ice.”

Brenden Morrow had taken the ice early Tuesday in Frisco. He wasn't there for the full practice; the Dallas Stars' captain said he wanted to give the body a rest but keep his feel for the puck. via Fort Worth Star-Telegram