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Stars Lead NHL In Defensive Metrics, Oettinger's Early Case For The Vezina, Stars Jets Preview | 'Spits & Suds'

Host Gavin Spittle welcomes NHL Insider Sean Shapiro back from Sweden for a jam-packed episode of Spits and Suds! Sean shares stories from his trip abroad, including a Gordie Howe hat trick and breaks down how European hockey atmospheres put NHL arenas to shame. On the ice, the guys analyze the Dallas Stars' league-leading defensive metrics, how Miro Heiskanen and Thomas Harley are anchoring the blue line in Esa Lindell's absence, and Jake Oettinger’s early case for the Vezina Trophy. Plus, a look ahead to the Winnipeg Jets matchup, PWHL jersey designs, bringing back the Winter Classic sweater, and a tribute to the late Ron Duguay.