The 2018–19 Dallas Stars season was the 52nd season for the

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franchise that was established on June 5, 1967, and 26th season since the franchise relocated from

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prior to the start of the

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. The Stars clinched a playoff spot on April 2, 2019, after a 6–2 win against the

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. They defeated the

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in the First Round, and faced the

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in the Second Round, where they were defeated in seven games.

Standings

Schedule and results

Preseason

The preseason schedule was published on June 13, 2018.

Regular season

The regular season schedule was released on June 21, 2018.

Playoffs

The Stars faced the

in the First Round of the playoffs, and defeated them in six games. The Stars faced the

in the Second Round of the playoffs, and were defeated in seven games.

Player statistics

As of May 7, 2019

Skaters

Goaltenders

^†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Stars. Stats reflect time with the Stars only.
^‡Denotes player was traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with the Stars only.
Bold/italics denotes franchise record.

Transactions

The Stars have been involved in the following transactions during the 2018–19 season.

Trades

Free agents

Waivers

Contract terminations

Retirement

Signings

Draft picks

Below are the Dallas Stars' selections at the

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, which was held on June 22 and 23, 2018, at the

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. Notes: # The

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' fourth-round pick went to the

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as the result of a trade on February 28, 2017, that sent

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to Chicago in exchange for Mark McNeill and this pick (being conditional at the time of the trade).

References

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