Dallas Stars Become Second Team to Qualify for NHL Playoffs 0 13

As a result, the Dallas Stars became the second team to qualify for the Stanley Cup.

Before the games on the night of March 22 to 23, Dallas could secure a playoff spot either by winning their match against Vegas (the Stars lost 2-3) or with a victory by Utah in their game against Los Angeles.

The Kings are in ninth place in the Western Conference standings with 74 points and have lost even the mathematical possibility of surpassing Dallas with 12 games remaining in the regular season. The Stars, with 97 points, have solidified their position in second place in the West.

The first team to reach the playoffs was the Colorado Avalanche. The Denver team has 102 points, placing them first in the West and in the Pacific Division.