The Dallas Stars lose 3–2 in overtime to the Minnesota Wild, and honestly… no one should be surprised. In this episode of Starcastic Remarks, Ryan dives into the mess that was Sunday’s game: a lifeless third period, an OT collapse, and the continuation of a frustrating trend that’s been brewing for weeks.

The Wild came out looking like a team desperate to make the playoffs. The Stars? Like they were desperate for a nap. Despite an early goal from Jason Robertson and a game-tying point shot from Thomas Harley, Dallas was outskated, outworked, and frankly outclassed—again. And with the playoffs around the corner, the warning lights are blinking red.

Ryan unpacks the lazy penalties (including Robo’s forehead-slapper), the complete lack of urgency, and why Dallas fans have every right to be concerned heading into the postseason. If you’ve been feeling the same way, you’re not crazy. And you’re not alone.

• YouTube: @StarcasticR
• Twitter (X): @StarcasticR
• Discord: Join Here
• TikTok: @StarcasticR
• Instagram: @StarcasticR
• Facebook: @StarcasticR

In this episode of Starcastic Remarks, Ryan and Chris break down the Dallas Stars' first regulation loss in 11 games—a chaotic collapse against a Penguins team currently clinging to playoff hopes (and hats, thanks to Crosby). Despite a surprise hat trick from Evgenii Dadonov and another lights-out performance from Casey DeSmith, defensive blunders turned the third period into a self-inflicted implosion.

We dive into:

• 🔥 Dadonov’s three-goal night—and why it might matter come playoff time

• 🤯 The D-core’s disaster class: CeCe and Labushkin’s back-to-back-to-back bloopers

• 🧊 Rantanen’s ice time, Harley’s emotional postgame moment, and Bischel’s breakout performance

• 💡 Why the Stars' recent reliance on goaltending and opportunism was bound to catch up

• 🧢 Crosby’s vintage dominance and Pittsburgh’s relentless forecheck

• 📉 What this loss means for the Stars’ race for the top seed in the Central

Biggest Winner? DeDonov. Biggest Loser? The concept of clean zone exits.

Can Dallas bounce back against the Wild tomorrow? Will the defense learn from this meltdown? And most importantly—how does one play a two-on-one “like a dip [bleep]”?

Hit play to hear all the takes, blame, and cautiously optimistic chaos you’ve come to expect.

• YouTube: @StarcasticR
• Twitter (X): @StarcasticR
• Discord: Join Here
• TikTok: @StarcasticR
• Instagram: @StarcasticR
• Facebook: @StarcasticR

The Stars offense finally remembered hockey games are 60 minutes long—and promptly buried the Predators in the final 21. In this episode, Chris and James break down Dallas’ explosive 5–1 win over Nashville, fueled by actual effort, filthy passing plays, and yet another casually dominant performance from Jake Oettinger.

We cover:

• The nightmare first period (featuring an invisible power play!)

• The turning point: Granlund’s slick deflection goal

• Wyatt Johnston’s ongoing art exhibit disguised as a goal streak

• Duchene’s elite playmaking and the resurgence of Marchment

• Jamie Benn’s Ironman streak ending and why that actually matters

• Defensive cleanup, spreading minutes, and Otter’s laser vision

• Biggest Winner / Biggest Loser (hint: poor Ananen never stood a chance)

Also, Ryan makes a brief cameo from the arena, confirming the green wave is real and dangerously loud. The Stars have now won 7 straight… and somehow, they’re just getting started.

• YouTube: @StarcasticR
• Twitter (X): @StarcasticR
• Discord: Join Here
• TikTok: @StarcasticR
• Instagram: @StarcasticR
• Facebook: @StarcasticR