Pete DeBoer is stepping into the role with an Islanders team that's battling to stay in the 2025-26 Stanley Cup playoff picture.

The Dallas Stars host the Colorado Avalanche Saturday at 3 p.m. ET. This is the fourth matchup between the top two Western Conference teams this season, with the first three each decided by a shootout.

DALLAS (AP) — Martin Necas broke a scoreless tie midway through the third period, Nathan MacKinnon added an empty-netter and the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche took a big step toward home-ice advantage throughout the playoffs with a 2-0 victory over the Dallas Stars on Saturday.

DALLAS -- — Jake Oettinger made 22 saves for his third shutout of the season in a matchup of Team USA Olympic goaltenders and rookie Arttu Hyry had a goal in his first multipoint NHL game as the Dallas Stars beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-0 on Thursday night.

Saturday's loss virtually assures that Dallas will not catch Colorado in the standings, but there's still plenty to like about the Stars.

The American Airlines Center in Dallas is investigating whether a group of fans made a Nazi salute during a December game, according to reports. The fans in question were allegedly captured doing the gesture during a 5-1 win against the Maple Leafs on Dec.

The Pitt' has been renewed for season 3, but the news has been overshadowed about who is — and isn't — coming back after multiple cast exits

Jake Oettinger revealed his mental approach to staying focused during quiet games after the Stars' 3-0 shutout of Winnipeg.