Cowboys Cheer On Stars as Dallas’ Other Teams Shine in the Postseason Spotlight

As the Dallas Stars punched their ticket to the Western Conference Finals in thrilling fashion, their cross-town NFL counterparts made sure to celebrate the moment — even if they’ve been watching the postseason from the sidelines themselves.

Following the Stars’ dramatic Game 7 overtime victory over the Winnipeg Jets at the American Airlines Center, the Dallas Cowboys took to social media to congratulate their hockey neighbors. Among the loudest supporters was rookie center Cooper Beebe, who has fully embraced the Stars’ playoff run. A clip shared by the Cowboys showed Beebe in pure jubilation, mirroring the emotions of fans across North Texas.

Beebe, who’s made no secret of his admiration for Stars goalie Jake Oettinger — calling him “the best goalie I’ve ever seen” — has rallied his teammates around the cause. Much of the Cowboys’ offensive line was seen together in a suite for Game 5, loudly cheering on the Stars.

This is the Stars’ third straight trip to the Western Conference Finals, and while they haven’t hoisted the Stanley Cup since 1999, their consistent playoff presence has given Dallas fans much to cheer for in recent years. Their run follows similarly deep postseason pushes by the city’s other professional sports teams.

The Dallas Mavericks made the NBA Finals in 2024 after a Western Conference Finals appearance in 2022. Though they came up short both times, they’ve brought excitement back to the hardwood at the AAC. The Texas Rangers, meanwhile, brought home the city’s most recent championship, winning the 2023 World Series in dominant fashion.

And then, there are the Cowboys — historically the crown jewel of Dallas sports with five Super Bowl titles and an enduring reputation as “America’s Team.” However, they haven’t appeared in an NFC Championship Game since 1996. That drought is becoming increasingly hard to ignore, especially as younger fans, now nearly 30, have never seen their team play in one.

Still, the Cowboys remain the cultural centerpiece of DFW’s sports identity. Their support for the Stars is not only a show of cross-sport camaraderie, but also a reminder that the city is rallying around its winners — even as the football team continues its search to join the championship conversation once again.

With the Stars marching on and the city buzzing, the Cowboys will now look to make sure the next postseason party includes them too.