They are a playoff team that clinched their spot with an overtime loss to the worst team in the Western Conference — after leading by three goals entering the third period. But, historically speaking, they will complete one of the least impressive regular seasons by a playoff team. “We have to play really hard,” Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen said. Recent runs by Montreal and Dallas prove that underdogs can win playoff series. A middling regulation team with a negative goal differential finding playoff success?

Source: The Guardian April 29, 2022 00:22 UTC