Dallas Stars clinch playoff spot with 5-1 win over Kraken

The Dallas Stars secured a playoff spot with a decisive 5-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Saturday, marking their fourth consecutive year in the playoffs. Jason Robertson scored his 33rd goal of the season to equalize early in the first period, followed by Roope Hintz and Mason Marchment adding goals to secure the lead. Jake Oettinger made 34 saves to bolster the Stars' defense, which has been a strong point throughout the season. On Monday, the Stars continued their winning streak with a 3-1 win against the Kraken, with Matt Duchene and Wyatt Johnston scoring early in the first period. Despite Seattle's Kaapo Kakko setting a career-high in points, the Kraken struggled offensively and failed to score on the power play against Dallas. The Stars improved their all-time record against Seattle to 10-1-1, showcasing their dominance in this matchup.