Many of his former Texas Stars players are now shining on the big stage, and Derek Laxdal is right there with them.

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Dallas Stars head into the 2020 Stanley Cup Final stocked with AHL All-Stars, Calder Cup winners and other alumni of the American Hockey League.

Denis Gurianov, an AHL All-Star with the Texas Stars a year ago, scored with 3:36 gone in overtime on Monday night to give the Dallas Stars the Western Conference championship and secure a berth in the 2020 Stanley Cup Final.

Entering postseason hockey lore with a Game 7 for the ages, Joel Kiviranta has a knack for surprises.

Joel Kiviranta scored three times — including the winner at 7:24 of overtime — to give the Dallas Stars a 5-4 victory over the Colorado Avalanche in Game 7 of their Stanley Cup Playoff series on Friday afternoon.

Dallas will rely on a handful of young prospects like Texas Stars rookie Jason Robertson to fill key roles in their quest for a Stanley Cup.

Jason Robertson and his brother Nick are living their dream in their bid to be NHL players.

The Texas Stars have re-signed left wing Anthony Louis to an AHL contract for the 2020-21 season.

Joe Cecconi’s year has been difficult at times, from shoulder surgery to a December coaching change to the uncertainty of the current season stoppage.

The Florida Panthers have acquired defenseman Emil Djuse from the Dallas Stars in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick.