Are the Stars in danger of becoming the next Sharks after another squandered season?

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Sticks were flying, dislodged from their owners with hands, elbows, shoulders — probably even teeth if need be. Mavrik Bourque was chasing Quinn Hughes into the corner, matching him stride for stride and ripping the puck away from him. Mikko Rantanen was obliterating Jared Spurgeon behind the net, separating him from the puck and nearly separating his head from his body. Thomas Harley was diving toward the net, Wyatt Johnston was hunting for deflections, Miro Heiskanen was weaving in and out of traffic.Advertisement