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Stars Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Oettinger, Robertson and More

The Dallas Stars have a relatively light week with three games, including a New Year’s Eve home game and a New Year’s Day road test in Chicago. Despite recent stumbles, the Stars remain 2nd in the Western Conference (25-7-7 record), trailing the Colorado Avalanche by six points.

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Stars Weekly: Dominant December, Mikko Rantanen, Power Play Success, & PWHL Takeover

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our readers of The Hockey Writers and our coverage of the Dallas Stars. Here’s to a terrific 2026. The Stars went 1-0-2 last week and continue to ride a six-game point streak heading into 2025’s final game on Wednesday night.

Mikko Rantanen News / The Hockey Writers / December 28

Mikko Rantanen’s Case to Be Finland’s Captain at 2026 Olympics

The Finnish Captain for this year’s Olympic team is normally set in stone. When Aleksander Barkov is healthy, he is the cleanest “Finnish captain” archetype in today’s NHL, an elite two-way center and a low-ego communicator.

Dallas Stars News / Breakaway on SI / December 27

PWHL's Allyson Simpson, Hannah Bilka Deliver Stars' Puck Drop

While the Dallas Stars were hosting the Chicago Blackhawks, all eyes were on PWHL players Allyson Simpson and Hannah Bilka during the pregame festivities.

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The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

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Dallas Stars News / Breakaway on SI / December 27

Torrent’s Hannah Bilka Celebrates Homecoming With Stars Puck Drop

For the Seattle Torrent's Hannah Bilka, the PWHL's Texas Takeover Tour brought her home. The Seattle Torrent will be taking on the New York Sirens in Dallas's American Airlines Center in part of the PWHL's 2025-26 Takeover Tour.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 26

Stars rested and ready to face slumping Blackhawks

The Dallas Stars and visiting Chicago Blackhawks are pointed in opposite directions as they return from the holiday break on Saturday night. Both teams are coming off losses on Tuesday night.

NHL News / Yardbarker / December 23

USA would be setting up for Olympic failure if it snubs Jason Robertson

Team USA would be setting itself up for Olympic failure if Stars' Jason Robertson is left off roster

As things stand entering play on Tuesday, Robertson's 23 goals are fourth-most in the entire NHL.

Rangers place Miller on injured reserve with upper-body injury

The 20 greatest nicknames in NHL history

The 'NHL active short-handed goals leaders' quiz

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 21

Stars explode in third period to say Maple Leafs

The Dallas Stars extended their win streak to four with a 5-1 win over the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday night. Esa Lindell picked up two helpers for the home team while Scott Laughton netted Toronto's only goal of the night.

Dallas Stars News / The Hockey Writers / December 21

Oettinger Shines Bright in Stars’ 5-1 Win Over Maple Leafs

The Dallas Stars (25-7-5) defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs (15-15-5) 5-1 at the American Airlines Center on Sunday night. While the score was lopsided at the final buzzer, it was the Stars’ goaltender who stole the show in Dallas.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 21

Hot Stars hope to keep filling the net against Maple Leafs

The surging Dallas Stars will hope to keep the goals coming when they host the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday night. After being shut out at home by the Florida Panthers on Dec.

Jason Robertson News / The Hockey Writers / December 20

Stars’ Jason Robertson Continues to Shine in a Season Full of Motivation

The Dallas Stars (24-7-5) sit in second place in both the Central Division and in the NHL with 53 points, four points behind the Colorado Avalanche. Much has been made about Colorado’s hot start, but the Stars have been right behind them from game one.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 20

Stars Score 4 in the 1st en Route to 8-3 Win Over Ducks

Dallas Stars (24-7-5) scored four goals in the first period and went on to defeat the Anaheim Ducks (20-13-2) 8-3 at the Honda Center on Friday night. Oskar Back, Roope Hintz, Sam Steel, Thomas Harey, Jason Robertson, Adam Erne, and Ilya Lyubushkin scored for the Stars.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 20

Fast start steers Stars to blowout win against Ducks

Oskar Back and Roope Hintz each scored in the opening five minutes of Dallas' four-goal first period and the visiting Stars cruised to an 8-3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Friday.

Adam Erne News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 19

Stars Activate Adam Erne From Injured Reserve

The Dallas Stars announced earlier today that Adam Erne has been activated from long term injured reserve. The forward landed on IR in early November,

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Adam Erne News / Daily Faceoff / December 19

Stars activate Adam Erne from LTIR; will return vs. Ducks

The Dallas Stars announced Friday they have activated forward Adam Erne from long-term injured reserve (LRIR). Erne will immediately step back into Dallas’ lineup for Friday’s game against the Anaheim Ducks, with Colin Blackwell getting scratched to make room.

Tyler Seguin News / Daily Faceoff / December 19

Stars’ Tyler Seguin undergoes surgery; will be reevaluated after Olympics

Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill shared an update on the status of injured forward Tyler Seguin on Friday morning. “Tyler Seguin underwent successful surgery on Tuesday, Dec.

Dallas Stars News / Field Level Media / December 19

Wyatt Johnston scores twice to lead Stars past Sharks

Wyatt Johnston scored two goals for the visiting Dallas Stars in a 5-3 win against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night. Roope Hintz had a goal and an assist, Esa Lindell and Mikko Rantanen each had two assists, and Jake Oettinger made 34 saves for the Stars, who have won six of eight.

NHL News / Yardbarker / December 16

NHL Department of Player Safety has stopped caring about player safety

Now the department is run by George Parros, a former NHL player whose only claim to fame in the league was for fighting people.

Igor Shesterkin had violent outburst after Rangers loss

Nick Saban purchases a stake in an NHL team

Leafs' Anthony Stolarz 'not making progress' on injury, seeing specialist

Devils' Simon Nemec placed on injured reserve

Kings place Darcy Kuemper on injured reserve

Which coach or general manager has the hottest seat right now?

Mikko Rantanen News / Athlon Sports / December 16

Stars' Mikko Rantanen Addresses Hit that Injured LA Kings Goalie

The Dallas Stars broke a two-game losing skid with a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings, but most headlines centered on Darcy Kuemper's early exit from the game.

Vladislav Kolyachonok News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 15

Stars Place Vladislav Kolyachonok On Waivers

The Stars have placed defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok on waivers, according to Frank Seravalli of Victory+. He’ll be reassigned to AHL Texas tomorrow if he clears.

Peter DeBoer News / Daily Faceoff / December 11