As the Dallas Stars near the end of their regular season schedule, forward Matt Duchene is giving credit where credit is due - to his teammates for not giving up, even with the playoffs on the horizon. With the Stars' postseason aspirations still uncertain, Duchene's comments highlight the importance of maintaining a level of competitiveness and motivation in what are often considered "meaningless" final games of the regular season. Despite the stakes being lower, Duchene's words suggest that the Stars' locker room remains focused on securing a playoff spot, and that their determination could pay off come playoff time. As the team prepares to face off against their final opponents, Duchene's praise for his teammates is a testament to the Stars' team-first mentality.


Matt Duchene credits Stars 'for still battling' in meaningless final games with playoffs on horizon  Dallas News