Red Wings cruise to 3-0 series lead over Stars
Pavel Datsyuk scored twice in the first period then again with 2:41 left, and the Red Wings beat the Stars 5-2 Monday night to take a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.

Dallas Stars still searching for secret to beating Red Wings - The Dallas Morning News

May 12--We spend so much time lavishing praise on the Red Wings' powerful offense that we ignore their defense.

Stars report: Notes, quotes
--The Stars are down 0-2 for the first time in the 2008 playoffs.

Stars report: Roster
GOALTENDERS
Marty Turco, Johan Holmqvist

Stars report: Inside shots
The Stars have succeeded at dealing with adversity most of this season. Now they'll be tested again -- seemingly from all directions.

Even in Dallas Stars country, Wings fans paint town red: For Michiganders in Dallas, the home... - The Dallas Morning News

May 12--When it comes to rooting for his favorite hockey team, Tom Jaconette of Carrollton says his heart and head aren't always in the same place.

Ribeiro could be suspended as slash against Osgood may cost Stars' top scorer - The Dallas Morning News

DETROIT - The availability of team scoring leader Mike Ribeiro to the Stars rests in the hands of NHL disciplinarian Colin Campbell.

Stars' primary goal: Find a way to start scoring some
As they head back to Dallas down 2-0 to the streaking Red Wings, the Stars need to find some answers or the series will be over soon. Wes Goldstein says first among them is to create more scoring chances -- and then convert them.

Surprising Dallas carrying momentum into Detroit for opener
Momentum is on Dallas' side. Rest, home ice and desire for redemption are in Detroit's favor. The underdog Stars -- 'anxious' to return to the ice -- look to keep the drive alive in the West finals against top-seeded Detroit, Wes Goldstein says.

Dallas' Lehtinen scratched
Dallas Stars right wing Jere Lehtinen was scratched from the lineup because of a leg injury in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals on Monday night.

Swedish standout Brunnstrom signs two-year contract with Stars
Swedish free agent Fabian Brunnstrom signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Dallas Stars on Friday after being wooed by a handful of NHL teams.

The Stars have been courting Swedish prospect Fabian Brunnstrom, who attended Tuesday's game between Dallas and San Jose, says TSN. Brunnstrom, who is on the radar of numerous teams, is on a mini tour of North American cities to determine who he wants to sign with. The forward will also visit Denver, Montreal and Detroit. (updated: 04/30/2008)