The NHL's hottest team isn't who you'd think

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The Dallas Stars are on fire right now, and if you haven't been paying attention, it's time to start.

Dallas has rattled off 10 straight wins, the longest active winning streak in the NHL. It's the kind of run that turns a good team into a great story, and the Stars are writing a compelling one following the Olympic break. 

DOUBLE DIGITS 🚨 pic.twitter.com/yY07rFFEGQ

— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) March 4, 2026

Dallas knocked off the Winnipeg Jets (4-3), outlasted the St. Louis Blues twice, edged the Vegas Golden Knights 5-4 in a thriller, and dispatched the Seattle Kraken 4-1. They also dominated the Nashville Predators 3-2 before closing out the stretch with a 6-1 blowout over the Vancouver Canucks.

Ten wins, ten different opponents for the Stars. Injuries factored into the mix, too, with the loss of star forward Tyler Seguin for the season and Mikko Rantanen following the Olympics.

For Dallas, this streak puts them in firm control of their playoff positioning. The postseason is just weeks away, and momentum is everything; no team in the league has more of it right now. 

The Stars return home to face the Colorado Avalanche on March 7. All eyes will be on the matchup that will test just how far this streak can go.

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