Saturday night in Dallas had everything a hockey fan could ask for intensity, late drama, and one unforgettable Game 7. The Dallas Stars pulled off a dramatic comeback win against the Colorado Avalanche, clawing back from a two-goal deficit in the third period to punch their ticket to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. But as much as Mikko Rantanen’s hat trick led the charge, it was someone off the ice who stole a chunk of the attention.

Hockey Fan Behind Stars Bench Goes Viral for Two Big Reasons

Dallas Stars viral fan (Photo Via X/@barstoolsports)

Social media lit up not just because of the on-ice heroics, but because of a blonde fan sitting directly behind the Stars’ bench. She wasn’t wearing a jersey, but she still managed to capture the full attention of viewers during a broadcast segment focused on head coach Pete DeBoer’s Game 7 record. While DeBoer’s playoff success was being highlighted on screen, all eyes, and tweets, were locked on what many called the “scene-stealer” just behind him.

Fans Couldn’t Stop Talking

Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche (Photo By Jerome Miron-Imagn Images)

Almost instantly, fans across X (formerly Twitter) started chiming in.

One post read, “Potential internet sensation sitting behind the Stars bench.”

Another viewer quipped, “Dallas brought in the BIG GUNS for tonight’s game.” The references weren’t exactly subtle- the fan was wearing a low-cut shirt with a tongue-in-cheek joke about her cup size, and it didn’t go unnoticed.

Another fan compared the scene to a different era, tweeting, “This shot from behind the Dallas Stars bench reminds me of the Dave Tippett days with the Coyotes.”

It wasn’t long before the viral moment started trending, as screenshots and video clips made the rounds online. NHL/X also picked up on the buzz, sharing a still of the moment that only added fuel to the fire.

While the Stars celebrated on the ice, a different kind of attention followed in the stands. The unnamed fan’s outfit choice sparked both amusement and debate, with some calling it “inappropriate”. In contrast, others defended it as just part of the unpredictable energy of NHL playoff nights.

The Stars will face either the Blues or Jets next, but in the meantime, it’s for sure that Dallas didn’t just win the game, they won the internet.