Stars playoff push: Breaking down the wild card race with numbers

The Stars are in a dogfight for the Western Conference wild card.

Current standings (late March 2026):

• Stars: 87 points, 6 games remaining
• 3 teams within 4 points

Magic number: ~5 of 12 remaining points to clinch.

Key metrics:

• Goaltending save % over last 20 games: top-5 in league
• Power play jumped from 18% to 24% since February coaching adjustment

Source:

• NHL.com standings
• Natural Stat Trick — team metrics
• MoneyPuck — 72% playoff probability