In the NHL playoffs, the top-seeded Dallas Stars are trailing 2-0 in their first-round series against the defending champions, the Golden Knights, despite playing well in both games.

• The Stars unleashed 53 hits in the game against the Golden Knights.
• Dallas, with the third-ranked offense, managed only 10 shots in the final 40 minutes of play.

The Stars' strong performance has not translated into wins, leading to frustration and a 2-0 series deficit.

• Vegas leads the series 2-0, dominating the Stars both offensively and defensively.
• Dallas is facing a challenging situation as they head to Vegas, a tough venue to play in.

The Dallas Stars need to regroup and focus on finding ways to generate more offense and tighten their defense to bounce back in the series against the Golden Knights.

Despite playing well, the Stars find themselves in a challenging position against the defending champions, highlighting the importance of capitalizing on opportunities and staying focused to turn the series around.