Welcome to The Upset. Take a look around. You’ll notice the Wrong Side of the Red Line archives have been imported. You’ll also likely notice the first new story at this site, a feature on how some Dallas Stars juggle life as both a dad and a professional hockey player. Joining this site first became […]
Jamie Benn has lone goal in 4-1 loss against Jets
The Dallas Stars went into Monday night’s game looking for two points against a quality divisional opponent that has had their number as of late in the Winnipeg Jets. Injuries starting to mount up, the Stars moved Jamie Oleksiak into the lineup as a winger on the fourth line, along with a recovering Martin Hanzal. […]
Morning Skate: Benn and Byfuglien "ready for round two," while Oleksiak suits up at forward
DALLAS — Before the morning skate Jamie Benn was looking over game notes outside of the Dallas Stars locker room as members of the Winnipeg Jets walked by. Dustin Byfuglien paused for a moment while passing the Stars’ captain. “Couple minuses there,” Byfuglien said. “Get ready for round two,” Benn replied. The two have a […]
Faksa and Pitlick doubtful, Hanzal questionable, and Oleksiak could be a forward vs. Jets
The Dallas Stars are going to have to shuffle their lineup Monday against the Winnipeg Jets. Radek Faksa (lower-body) and Tyler Pitlick (upper-body) are both doubtful to play after sustaining injuries against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday. “We don’t expect it to be long term,” Stars coach Ken Hitchcock said. “But they are doubtful for […]
Stephen Johns out against Oilers, Greg Pateryn likely to make season debut
Stephen Johns will miss Thursday’s game against the Edmonton Oilers with an upper-body injury. Johns was injured on a high hit by Matt Duchene in a 5-3 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday. Dallas Stars coach Ken Hithcock confirmed John’s status on Wednesday. With Johns out and back-to-back games coming, Hitchcock indicated that both […]
Morning Skate: Honka returns, possibly for good, and Oleksiak doesn't fit on right side
DALLAS — Julius Honka is back in the lineup after a one-game game absence. Honka was scratched in favor of Jamie Oleksiak during the Dallas Stars 5-4 win against the Arizona Coyotes on Thursday. At Saturday’s morning skate Stars coach Ken Hitchcock said Honka’s scratch didn’t have anything to do with his performance. “We trust […]