The Dallas Stars have been close to the NHL's mountaintop over the past two seasons. The Western Conference Final has previously been as far as this current group has gotten, but there's plenty of reason for optimism as Dallas attempts to clinch its first Stanley Cup Final berth since 2020.

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The third round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs are here with 4 teams vying to capture Lord Stanley's Cup. Join THW as we preview the round.