Dallas Stars Skating Full Speed Ahead Toward Stanley Cup Playoffs
Apr. 1, 2025
Updated Apr. 2, 2025 at 12:50 a.m. CDT
Update:
Note: Standings are updated nightly and after the completion of Stars games.
After clinching their fourth straight playoff appearance, the Dallas Stars are skating full speed ahead toward the Stanley Cup playoffs.
With their ticket to the playoffs punched, the Stars will have their eyes on the Winnipeg Jets and the top spot in the Central Division for the remainder of their regular season.
Can the Stars hunt down the Jets and claim the Central Division title for the second straight year? Could they possibly even claim the best record in all of the NHL?
Follow along below with our Stars playoff and standings tracker.
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How the NHL Playoffs Work
The top three teams in each of the four divisions will make up the first 12 teams in the playoffs.
The remaining four spots will be filled by the next two highest-placed finishers in each conference, based on regular-season record and regardless of division.
In the first round, the division winner with the best record in each conference will be matched against the wild-card team with the lesser record. The wild card team with the better record will play the other division winner.
The teams finishing second and third in each division will meet in the first round to round out the playoff field.
Stars’ Current Standings
Overall NHL Standings
| Team | Games played | Wins | Losses | Overtime losses | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg Jets | 75 | 51 | 20 | 4 | 106 |
| Washington Capitals | 74 | 48 | 17 | 9 | 105 |
| Dallas Stars | 74 | 49 | 21 | 4 | 102 |
| Vegas Golden Knights | 74 | 45 | 21 | 8 | 98 |
| Carolina Hurricanes | 73 | 45 | 24 | 4 | 94 |
Western Conference Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| x-Winnipeg Jets | 75 | 51 | 20 | 4 | 106 |
| x-Dallas Stars | 74 | 49 | 21 | 4 | 102 |
| x -Vegas Golden Knights | 74 | 45 | 21 | 8 | 98 |
| Colorado Avalanche | 75 | 45 | 26 | 4 | 94 |
| Los Angeles Kings | 74 | 42 | 23 | 9 | 93 |
x-clinched playoff berth
Central Division Standings
Current First-Round Playoff Matchup
If the regular season ended today, the Stars would face the Colorado Avalanche in the first round. The Stars currently hold the No. 2 spot in the Central Division and would play the team in the No. 3 spot.
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Conclusion
The Dallas Stars are gearing up for their fourth consecutive playoff appearance and are looking to make a deep run in the Stanley Cup playoffs. With their sights set on the Winnipeg Jets and the top spot in the Central Division, the Stars will be skating full speed ahead for the remainder of their regular season. Follow along with our Stars playoff and standings tracker to stay up-to-date on the latest news and updates.
FAQs
Q: Who are the top teams in the NHL standings?
A: The top teams in the NHL standings are the Winnipeg Jets, Washington Capitals, and Dallas Stars.
Q: How do the NHL playoffs work?
A: The top three teams in each division make up the first 12 teams in the playoffs. The remaining four spots are filled by the next two highest-placed finishers in each conference, based on regular-season record and regardless of division.
Q: Who would the Stars face in the first round of the playoffs if the season ended today?
A: If the regular season ended today, the Stars would face the Colorado Avalanche in the first round.
