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Game 4 between the Dallas Stars and the Minnesota Wild gets underway at 4:40 CT on Saturday afternoon, exactly seven days after the Wild embarrassed the Stars at the American Airlines Center to open Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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Stars’ Roope Hintz dealt yet another disappointing injury update

Roope Hintz last played for the Dallas Stars on March 6 against the Colorado Avalanche, when he picked up a lower-body injury that has to date led to more than 20 missed games.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 23

This wild Stars defensive stat shows why they won 2OT Game 3 thriller

The Dallas Stars took a 2-1 series lead in their first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs matchup with the Minnesota Wild. The Stars took Game 3 in double overtime, as Wyatt Johnston scored the game-winner.

Jason Robertson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 23

Jason Robertson gives Stars’ penalty kill its flowers after key Game 3 win

The Dallas Stars’ powerplay came through in double overtime on Wednesday night, giving them a 4-3 win and a 2-1 lead in their first-round series against the Minnesota Wild — but it was the penalty kill that gave them the opportunity.

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The 'Last 40-goal season by NHL team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to score at least 40 goals in one season for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Roope Hintz News / Daily Faceoff / April 23

Stars’ Roope Hintz back to skating, but doubtful for Game 5 against Wild

It looks like the Dallas Stars are going to miss one of their top offensive weapons for a little bit longer. When speaking to the media on Wednesday, head

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / April 23

Stars’ Wyatt Johnston heating up is dangerous for Wild

The first-round series between the Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild entered the Stanley Cup Playoffs with plenty of hype. After all, these were two possible Cup contenders squaring off in the first round.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 23

Stars’ Special Teams Help Secure Crucial Game 3 Double OT Win vs. Wild

It depends on where a series sits, but Game 3 is usually an important one. In the Dallas Stars’ case, coming up with a victory against the Minnesota Wild could have significance since the series was tied 1-1.

Dallas Stars News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 23

Wyatt Johnston’s immediate reaction to playing Stars’ OT hero in Game 3

The Dallas Stars beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in double overtime, taking a 2-1 lead in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After taking a 2-1 lead, they were down 3-2 heading into the third period.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 23

Stars take 2-1 series lead, edge Wild on Wyatt Johnston's double-OT goal

Wyatt Johnston scored a power-play goal with 7:50 left in double overtime to lift the Dallas Stars to a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild in Game 3 of their Western Conference quarterfinals series Wednesday night in Saint Paul, Minn.

Jason Robertson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 23

Jason Robertson sets new Stars record with scorching playoff streak

The Dallas Stars are taking on the Minnesota Wild in Game 3 of their first-round series in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Minnesota and Dallas split the first two games in Dallas.

Roope Hintz News / Athlon Sports / April 22

Stars Announce Roope Hintz News After 22 Games Missed

The Dallas Stars head into the middle of their first-round series dealing with a key absence down the middle. Dallas split the opening two games against the Minnesota Wild, bouncing back with a 4-2 win after dropping the opener.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 22

What Stars need to do to win Game 3 vs. Wild, per HC

The Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild are tied at a game apiece in their first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series. The Stars took Game 2, aided by Wyatt Johnston scoring twice, giving them the 4-2 victory.

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Roope Hintz News / ESPN / April 21

Injured Hintz stays home, Stars off to Minnesota

The Dallas Stars, who tied their Western Conference quarterfinal series with the Wild at 1-1 on Monday night, are still without injured top-line center Roope Hintz, who remained in Texas on Tuesday when the team traveled to Minnesota for Games 3 and 4.

Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / April 21

Stars found their rhythm to salvage split at home

The Dallas Stars are no strangers to getting punched in the mount in Game 1 of a playoff series. That happened again on Saturday in their highly-anticipated first-round series against the Minnesota Wild, who walked into American Airlines Center and exited with a dominant 6-1 victory to take control.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 21

3 Takeaways From Stars’ 4-2 Game 2 Win Over Wild

The Dallas Stars have lost nine of their last 11 Game 1s to start a series, and for the sixth time of said nine, the Stars found a way to win Game 2. This time, it was by a score of 4-2 over the Minnesota Wild to even the series 1-1, as Round 1 heads to Minnesota on Wednesday night.

Dallas Stars News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 21

Wyatt Johnston adds name to Stars lore after scoring twice vs. Wild in Game 2

The Dallas Stars have evened their Stanley Cup Playoffs series with the Minnesota Wild. The Stars rebounded from a rough Game 1 to take a 4-2 victory over the Wild to tie the series at a game apiece.

Dallas Stars News / Field Level Media / April 21

Wyatt Johnston tallies twice as Stars level series vs. Wild

Wyatt Johnston scored two goals as the Dallas Stars bounced back with a 4-2 win over the visiting Minnesota Wild on Monday night in Game 2 of their Western Conference quarterfinal series.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 20

Stars Need Top Players to Show Up in Pivotal Game 2 vs. Wild

The Dallas Stars don’t have a great record in Game 1s of the playoffs, especially on home ice. That’s why I wouldn’t be overly concerned about their 6-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild on Saturday evening, but they will need to get right for Game 2 in Dallas tonight.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 17

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Nils Lundkvist News / Field Level Media / April 17

Stars D Nils Lundkvist signs 2-year, $3.5M extension

Dallas Stars defenseman Nils Lundkvist signed a two-year, $3.5 million contract extension, the team announced Friday. The deal runs through 2027-28 and adds to a big week for the 25-year-old Swede, who announced the birth of his first child -- a son -- on Tuesday and whose team opens the playoffs on Saturday at home against the Minnesota Wild.

Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 15

Stars Expect Miro Heiskanen Back For Game 1, Roope Hintz Questionable For First Round

The Stars have received a mixed bag of injury news over the last several hours. In an interview with The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun published this morning,

Radek Faksa News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 13

Dallas Stars To Activate Radek Faksa

The Dallas Stars are inching toward full strength heading into the postseason. According to Lia Assimakopoulos of the Dallas Morning News, the Stars are expected to activate forward Radek Faksa from the injured reserve, and he’ll make his return to the lineup this evening.

Dallas Stars News / Athlon Sports / April 11

Stars Announce Miro Heiskanen News Before Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Dallas Stars are managing a growing list of injuries as the regular season winds down, with several key players sidelined entering the final three games.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 5