The top seed in the Western Conference is in a heap of trouble. Everybody knew the Central Division-winning Dallas Stars were getting a tough Round 1 draw in the defending-champion Vegas Golden Knights, who landed in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs via the second wild-card berth in the West. Sure enough — just as was the case in last year’s Western Conference Final — the Stars have fallen behind the Knights 2-0 in a best-of-seven battle following Tuesday night’s 3-1 defeat. Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 1: Stars vs. Golden Knights Keep up with the latest news and analysis as the...