The Dallas Stars hosted the Colorado Avalanche in the final preseason game before the 2025-26 season. The Stars came out of the gate hot and tested Scott Wedgewood from the get-go. The Stars look like they are in mid-season form in the win over the Avalanche. If you had any worries about playing the Winnipeg Jets and Colorado Avalanche to begin the season, let them go. The Stars look like they are ready to crash the party on the road and start the season 2-0.
After tonight's game, I have no idea who Gulutzan will select to be in Jamie Benn's spot in the lineup to begin the season.