The 2000s Playoff Appearances

Lore & Background

The Stars relocated from Minnesota to Dallas in 1993 and quickly became a powerhouse. In the 2000s, they made the playoffs seven times, including a run to the Stanley Cup Finals in 2000. Led by captain Mike Modano and later Brenden Morrow, and coached by Ken Hitchcock during the 2000 Finals run, the Stars were known for their defensive discipline and clutch scoring. They won the Pacific Division title in the 2002-03 season, cementing their status as a perennial contender.

Reader's Guide

The Cowboys' streak of 190 consecutive sold out regular and postseason games (home and away) began in 2002. In 2015, the Dallas Cowboys became the first sports team to be valued at $4 billion, making it the most valuable sports team in the world, according to Forbes. In 2016, the Cowboys also became the most valuable sports team at $4 billion, a record they have held since by also being the first sports team to reach a worth of $10 billion dollars. As of late 2025, the Cowboys are valued at about $13 billion. The Cowboys also generated $620 million in revenue in 2014, a record for a U.S. sports team. In 2018, they also became the first NFL franchise to be valued at $5 billion and making Forbes' list as the most valued NFL team for the 12th straight year.

Did You Know?

• The Dallas Stars won the Stanley Cup in 1999 and returned to the Finals in 2000.
• Mike Modano is the all-time leading scorer among U.S.-born NHL players.
• The Stars' 1998-99 season set a franchise record with 51 wins.
• Brenden Morrow became captain in 2006 and led the team to the Western Conference Finals in 2008.