If you’re looking to local Stanley Cup history, the Stars in 1999 lost seven games in their entire run to the Cup in Buffalo. They lost six games by one goal (four of those in overtime). Their only two-goal loss was a 7-5 defeat in Colorado in Game 5.

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) makes a save on Dallas Stars' Mikael Granlund (64) during third period NHL playoff hockey action in Winnipeg, Canada, Wednesday, May 7, 2025. (Fred Greenslade/The Canadian Press via AP) AP

The Dallas Stars face the Winnipeg Jets in Game 2 of the second-round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on Friday, May 9, 2025.