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Sharks Fall 4-1 to Stars, Stars Score 3 in third

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Dallas Stars right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) celebrates his goal with Vladislav Kolyachonok (44) and Sam Steel (18) as San Jose Sharks goalie Yaroslav Askarov (30) sits in front of the net in third period at American Airlines Center in Dallas on Fri Dec 5, 2025 (AP News photo)

By Mary Walsh

The San Jose Sharks fell 4-1 to the Dallas Stars Friday. Jason Robertson, Sam Steel, Mikko Rantanen and Miro Heiskanen scored for Dallas. Jake Oettinger made 16 saves for the win. Collin Graf scored for San Jose and Yaroslave Askarov made 20 saves in the loss.

The game was tied 1-1 at the half way point of the third, when the Stars jumped ahead and left the Sharks in the metaphorical dust. The Sharks also took a beating in their last game, a 7-1 loss Wednesday to the Washington Capitals. Asked whether Friday’s game was an improvement over that one, Collin Graf said:

“The last game, we just flushed it as a team. We don’t really want to talk about that one. I think today there were some good things. I think I’ve been playing well, I’ve been creating chances. I just got a lucky bounce. Good job from Delly and Ledz and Kursh.”

Asked a similar question, Sharks Head Coach Ryan Warsofsky said: “Anything better than a 7-1 loss is better.”

The first goal of the game came from the Stars’ Jason Robertson on the power play at 14:20. A rebound from Wyatt Johnston’s shot landed in front of Robertson and he used a backhand to put it away. An assist also went to Mikko Rantanen.

The Stars outshot the Sharks 9-3 in the first. The Sharks took two penalties to the Stars’ one.

Collin Graf tied the game at 8:23 of the second period. Philipp Kurashev threw shot the puck into traffic in front of the net. It came back out and Graf tucked it back in. Assists went to Nick Leddy and Kurashev.

The Sharks outshot the Stars 6-4 in the second period. The penalty count was also reversed, with the Sharks taking one and the Stars two. Only one of those created a power play, as Jeff Skinner and Mikko Rantanen had matching slashing minors.

Sam Steel broke the tie at 10:56 of the third. Steel took a shot from in close and the rebound came back to him. Askarov could not find the puck as it slipped by him near the post. Assists went to Alexander Petrovic and Rantanen.

Rantanen added an insurance goal at 16:39. Rantanen gathered the puck beh8nd the net and carried it out, shooting across off the far post. Assists went to Wyatt Johnston and Vladislav Kolyachonok.

At 17:40, Macklin Celebrini put the puck in the net but, as revealed after a coach’s challenge, Kurashev was off side on the play.

Miro Heiskanen made it 4-1 with a shot into an empty net from the Stars zone. An assist went to Roope Hintz.

Dallas outshot San Jose 11-8 in the third. The Stars took two penalties in the third and the Sharks took none.

The Sharks next play in Carolina against the Hurricanes on Sunday at 2:00 PM PT.

San Jose Sharks podcast Lincoln Juarez: Sharks open five game road trip Friday at Dallas

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San Jose Sharks goaltender Yaroslav Askarov (30) was pelted with shots on goal by the Washington Capitals at SAP Center in San Jose on Wed Dec 3, 2025 (AP News photo)

San Jose Sharks podcast Lincoln Juarez:

#1 Can William Eklund continue his upward offensive trajectory and help drive the Sharks’ top line against Dallas’ tight defensive structure?

#2 Will John Klingberg’s veteran presence in the middle remain a stabilizing force as San Jose looks to control the pace early in the matchup?

#3 How effectively can Macklin Celebrini create scoring chances off the rush against a Stars team known for quick neutral-zone transitions?

#4 With increasing responsibility on the blue line, can Mario Ferraro help contain Dallas’ heavy forecheck and limit high-danger chances?

#5 After several strong outings, is goalie Yaroslav Askarov poised to give San Jose another solid performance in a tough road environment?

Join Lincoln Juarez for the San Jose Sharks podcasts each week at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NHL podcast Jessica Kwong: Stars turn up the offense on Oilers; Will Matthews and Roy return to Leafs to help end their losing streak?; plus more NHL news

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Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) can’t stop the Edmonton Oilers Connor Clattenburg’s (64) shot in the second period for a goal at Rogers Place in Edmonton on Tue Nov 25, 2025 (Canadian Press photo via AP)

NHL podcast Jessica Kwong:

  1. Was Tuesday night’s showdown between Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers a preview of a Western Conference power-race?
  2. Can Auston Matthews, Matthew Knies, and Nicolas Roy return in time to help the Toronto Maple Leafs end their skid?
  3. Will the sudden surge of the Utah Hockey Club’s Logan Cooley — coming off a four-goal, five-point night — make him the breakout star of the season?
  4. Are surprise teams like Anaheim Ducks and Buffalo Sabres reshaping the early-season standings more than expected?
  5. Could lineup shakeups and injuries across the league change the playoff-race narrative before December ends?

Join Jessica Kwong does the NHL podcasts every other Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

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NHL Stanley Cup Finals Michael Roberson: Panthers-Oilers rematch it all starts tonight in Edmonton; Oilers Kane key unsung hero

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Edmonton Oilers Evander Kane (91) prepares to face off against the Dallas Stars in game 1 of the Western Conference Finals at the American Airlines Center in Dallas on Thu May 24, 2025. The Oilers face off against the Florida Panthers Wed Jun 4, 2025 in Edmonton for game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals (AP News photo)

NHL Stanley Cup Finals Michael Roberson:

#1 How much of a key factor has Evander Kane been in the Oilers success in getting to the NHL Finals last year and this year?

#2 Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid on media day was asked if the you had to lose a Stanley Cup Final before you win one. McDavid said last year he would have said no but since they lost the final McDavid said you have to lose before you win one.

#3 McDavid and the Oilers who won the Western Conference finals against the Dallas Stars will rematch against the Florida Panthers in this final.

#4 The Oilers in that last round won the series 4-1 do you see that momentum carrying over into the finals for the Oilers?

#5 Is there any concern the Oilers may have after coming back three games down to tie the series and then to lose it in game 7.

#6 The puck drops tonight in Edmonton for game 1 of the best of seven series how do you see this one the Florida Panthers have been getting great goaltending from Sergei Bobrovsky.

Michael Roberson is a NHL analyst for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NHL Stanley Cup Finals podcast Mary Lisa: Oilers drill Stars 6-3 in game 5 to advance to Finals

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Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) scores on Dallas Stars goaltender Casey DeSmith (1) and center Roop Hintz (24) in the second period of game 5 of the Western Conference Finals on Thu May 29, 2025 (AP News photo)

NHL Stanley Cup Finals podcast Mary Lisa:

#1 The Edmonton Oilers who had pretty much dominated the Stanley Cup Western Conference finals against the Dallas Stars won the series 4-1 with a convincing 6-3 win in Dallas.

#2 Connor McDavid got a crucial goal in the second period and got an assist on 40 year old Corey Perry’s goal as the Oilers head to the NHL Stanley Cup Finals.

#3 The Oilers wrapped up this series in a very neat package doing it in five games and the Stars are no easy customer to beat needless to say in Dallas either.

#4 The Oilers will rematch last season’s final with the Florida Panthers that went seven games. The Panthers who won the first three games of the series, the Oilers came back and tied up the series 3-3 and the Panthers took game 7 to win the Stanley Cup.

#5 The Oilers have home ice for game 1 on Wednesday night in Edmonton. The Panthers took out the Carolina Hurricanes in five games 4-1. Do you see this being another back and forth series last season’s final was really a tough act to follow.

Join Mary Lisa for the NHL Stanley Cup Finals podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

 

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs podcast Mary Lisa: Oilers Skinner stops 25 Dallas shots in 3-0 shutout; Series tied 1-1 goes back to Edmonton

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Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner (74) and defenceman John Klingberg (36) defend the goal against Dallas Stars centre Tyler Seguin (91) during the third period in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Dallas. The Oilers aim to reset for Game 2 after a 6-3 loss in Game 1. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs podcast Mary Lisa:

#1 The Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner stopped 25 shots shutting out the Dallas Stars in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Western Conference Finals 3-0 at American Airlines Center on Friday night tying the series at 1-1.

#2 The Oilers Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored a goal and picked up an assist. The Oilers got additional help from Brett Kulak and Connor Brown who scored a goal each. Evan Bouchard got two assists for the Oilers.

#3 The Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger saved 22 shots. The Stars had won seven home playoff games in a row before losing Friday’s game 2 in Dallas.

#4 An injury report Roope Hintz of the Stars had to leave the game in the third period and did not return. Hintz got slashed by the stick of the Oilers Darnell Nurse at 3:46. Hintz was helped off the ice and had to have ice put on his leg by the team trainers in the Dallas dressing room. Further Hintz did not put any weight on the leg.

#5 Game 3 up next with the series tied 1-1 going back to Edmonton on Sunday. The Oilers are 4-1-0 so far in the playoffs. With a win for the Stars or the Oilers could put either club up 2-1 in the series.

Join Mary Lisa for the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

 

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs podcast Len Shapiro: Hurricanes advance to next round defeat Caps; Jets live another day defeat Stars force game 6

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Washington Capitals left winger Alex Ovechkin (8) and teammates are dejected after getting eliminated by the Carolina Hurricane in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup Eastern semifinals in game 5 at the Capital Center in DC (AP News photo)

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs podcast Len Shapiro:

#1 The Carolina Hurricanes eliminated the Washington Capitals with a 3-1 win in game 5 taking the second round series 4-1.

#2 The Hurricanes Jordan Staal scored first and Andre Svechnikov score the go ahead insurance goal as the Hurricanes head to the Eastern Conference final for the second season out of the last three.

#3 The Hurricanes are now 10-5 in elimination games and have made seven post season appearances under head coach Ron Brind’Amour. With the win the Hurricanes could face either Florida or Toronto.

#4 The Winnipeg Jets avoided elimination with a 4-0 shutout over the Dallas Stars. The Jets had home ice the Stars with their backs to the wall down 3-1 but got a some scoring and great defense from their goaltender Connor Hellebuyck who stopped 22 shots to help the Jets cut the series deficit 3-2.

#5 Jets still under pressure as game six will be played in Dallas. The Jets need to win big or go home and the Stars need to win big to advance to the next round. Dallas has home ice are the Jets trapped or confident?

Join Len Shapiro for the NHL podcasts Fridays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs podcast Len Shapiro Fri May 2, 2025: Leafs eliminate Sens in six games with 4-2 win; Knights edge Wild 3-2 to advance to next round; plus more NHL news

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Toronto Maple Leafs William Nylander (right) and Matthew Knies (23) as Autin Matthews scores on the Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark (35) in game six of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Canadian Tire Centre on Thu May 1, 2025 (AP News photo)

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs podcast Len Shapiro:

#1 In the Eastern Conference first round Max Pacioretty ended a 2-2 deadlock for the Toronto Maple Leafs at 5:39 in the third period and eliminated the Ottawa Senators 4-2 and in the series by the same score in game six at Canadian Tire Centre Thursday night. Senators goalie Linus Ullmark was beat by Pacioretty glove side with a wrist shot from the left face off circle.

#2 The Vegas Golden Knights Jack Eichel scored his first goal in the playoffs and also added an assist as the Knights eliminated the Minnesota Wild 3-2 in game six in the First Round of the Western Conference playoffs at the Xcel Energy Center Thursday night.

#3 Colorado Avalanche Valeri Nichushkin led with two goals to help prevent the Avalanche from being eliminated in game 6 on Thursday night with a 7-4 win at Ball Arena in Denver. The series is now tied up 3-3 with game seven in Dallas on Saturday. The Aves Cale Makar and Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and two assists, Martin Necas scored a goal and got an assist.

#4 The Edmonton Oilers eliminated the Los Angeles Kings in game six four games to two. The Oilers got a two goal win 6-4 and got goals from Connor Brown, Zach Hyman, Ryan Nugent Hopkins, Darnell Nurse, Trent Frederic, and Adam Hendrique. Plenty of help in putting this first round to bed on Thursday night.

#5 Friday night the Winnipeg Jets who hold a 3-2 lead over the St Louis Blues play game six at the Enterprise Center. It’s been a grind of a series with the Jets winning the last game 5-3 on Wednesday night in Winnipeg. The Blues have home ice and tie this series up in game 6.

Len Shapiro does the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs podcasts each Friday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs podcast Mary Lisa Sun Apr 20, 2025: Jets jump to a early 1-0 lead on Blues; Aves leave no doubt in 5-1 win over Stars

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Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) is thrilled after scoring a power play goal against the Dallas Stars during game one of the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the American Airlines Center in Dallas on Sat Apr 19, 2025 (AP News photo)

On the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs podcast Mary Lisa:

#1 On Saturday night in game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs the Canada Life Center in Winnipeg was a house of blues for the St Louis Blues who were on the wrong end of the 5-3 score against the Winnipeg Jets. The Jets Kyle Conner score at 1:36 left in the game to give the Jets the lead and never looking back.

#2 In front of 15,225 fans in Winnipeg Connor added two assists and Jets team captain Adam Lowry scored an empty netter with 53 seconds left for the two goal 5-3 win.

#3 The Jets are the Presidents Cup winner and led the Western Conference for most the season. The Jets are a favorite to get to the Finals. What impresses you most from what you saw of them on Saturday night?

#4 The Colorado Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon was pretty busy all night long against the Dallas Stars in the Aves 5-1 win in game 1 of this edition of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. MacKinnon took a stick to the face. He scored two of Colorado’s goals and scored an empty netter that was his 50th career playoff goal.

#5 Mary Lisa you might remember MacKenzie Blackwood who you used to see in San Jose back in the day. Blackwood stopped 23 shots and allowed just one goal for the Aves to win the first game of the playoffs series.

Join Mary Lisa throughout the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs for coverage of the playoff podcasts Saturdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs podcast Len Shapiro Fri Apr 18, 2025: Playoffs begin Saturday night; Eight games in total

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The Winnipeg Jets Dylan Samberg (54), Neil Pionk (4), Cole Perfetti (91), Nino Niederreiter (62), celebrate Pionk’s goal against the Anaheim Ducks in the second period on Wed Apr 16, 2025 during the final regular season game in Winnipeg. The Jets are the favorites in the Stanley Cup Playoffs to make the finals as they face off against the St Louis Blues on Sat Apr 19, 2025. (Canadian Press photo via AP)

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs podcast Len Shapiro Fri Apr 18, 2025:

#1 Len, lets take a run down of the the NHL Playoff series. Starting with the St Louis Blues (44-30-8) and Winnipeg Jets (56-22-4). The Jets are the winner of this year’s presidents cup do you see them as the favorites in the Stanley Cup on Saturday night?

#2 The Ottawa Senators (45-35-7) going against the Toronto Maple Leafs (52-26-4) on Sun Apr 20th.

#3 The battle of the Florida teams it’s a real rivalry going on with the Florida Panthers ((47-31-4) they’ll take on the Tampa Bay Lightning (47-27-8) starting Tue Apr 22.

#4 Mon Apr 21 it’s the Montreal Canadiens (40-31-11) going up against Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals (51-22-9) at the Capital Center on Mon Apr 21st.

#5 New Jersey Devils (42-33-7) against the Carolina Hurricanes (47-30-5) this Sun Apr 20th.

#6 Sat Apr 19 it’ll be the Colorado Avalanche (49-29-4) at the Dallas Stars (50-26-6).

#7 Sun Apr 20 Minnesota Wild (45-30-7) at the Las Vegas Golden Knights (50-22-10)

#8 The Edmonton Oilers (48-29-5) will be facing off against the Los Angeles Kings (48-24-9) on Monday Apr 21st at Crypto.com Arena.

Len Shapiro does the NHL Stanley Cup Playoff podcasts each Friday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com