3 Stars: Slow start, clicking skates, & Hintz is okay in loss vs Blues
The Dallas Stars started slow and couldn’t beat Joel Hofer in a 4-0 loss against the St. Louis Blues at American Airlines Center on Friday. Stars lines Scratches: Blackwell, Capobianco,...
The Dallas Stars suffered a 4-0 loss to the St. Louis Blues in their season opener at the American Airlines Center on October 2, 2026. The Stars struggled to start strongly, and the Blues dominated play, exploiting the Stars' defensive structure. Mason McTavish scored the only goal of the first period for the Blues, capitalizing on a mistake from Dallas defender Thomas Harley.
Coach Jim Montgomery of the Blues, known for his tactical adjustments, appeared to have the upper hand after the first period, as the Stars struggled to match the Blues' intensity. Dallas looked much more competitive in the second period, but the Blues still managed to score the only goal of the period. The Stars showed improvement in the second period, but still fell short in a tough loss.
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