LOUIS DeLUCA / DMNDespite a three-game losing streak that has included some of the team’s worst defensive play in 17 years, the Dallas Stars had only an optional practice Sunday. Coach Marc Crawford said recharging the team’s energy could be the way to go as a game with high-scoring Washington looms tonight.

Getty ImagesDespite taking a 3-1 lead and creating six power-play opportunities, the Dallas Stars were drilled by the Pittsburgh Penguins, 6-3, at Mellon Arena on Saturday.

The Olympics are over and the trade deadline has come and gone without any hugely significant trades made on deadline day. With every teams rosters set I figured it was time to take a look at the remainder of the season and into the playoffs

The Olympics are over and the trade deadline has come and gone without any hugely significant trades made on deadline day.

Tuesday’s Dallas Stars highlights

Left wing Steve Ott has signed a four-year contract extension with the Dallas Stars worth $11.8 million, the NHL team said Monday.

NY Rangers claim for former Stars goalie Alex Auld off re-entry waivers.

The Dallas Stars have waived goalie Alex Auld and don’t expect to trade Marty Turco.

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NEW YORK and DALLAS, Feb. 9, 2010 — The WNBA and its players will join the NBA family in celebrating its tradition of commitment to social responsibility at NBA All-Star 2010 in Dallas, Texas, highlighted by the first-ever NBA Fit All-Star Youth Celebration on Thursday, Feb.