Dallas Stars: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

3 Stars most to blame for 1st-round loss to Wild

The Dallas Stars lost to the Minnesota Wild in six games in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They went home for Game 5 with the series tied at two, but lost the final two games of their season.

Glen Gulutzan News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 1

Stars’ Glen Gulutzan makes tough admission about Wild series collapse

The Dallas Stars are out of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Dallas needed a win on Thursday to keep its season alive. However, Quinn Hughes scored twice for the Minnesota Wild to end Dallas’s season in six games.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 30

Kirill Kaprizov, Quinn Hughes are reason Wild have real chance at Stanley Cup

The Stanley Cup might finally be within reach for the Wild. There are two players on the roster who are making it possible.

Wild defeat Stars, advance to second round

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NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 30

Stars’ Mikko Rantanen heads to locker room after Marcus Foligno incident

The Dallas Stars are facing elimination against the Minnesota Wild in Game 6. Minnesota can advance to the second round with a win on Thursday night. Dallas needs to play its best game.

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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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 30

3 Keys to Stars Survival in Game 6 vs. Wild

For the ninth time in their last 10 rounds of playoff hockey, the Dallas Stars are on the brink of elimination as they prepare for Game 6 against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night, down 3-2 in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 1

Misha Donskov to coach Canada’s men’s World Championship, World Junior teams

Canada has its man to run Team Canada for not just one, but two of the biggest tournaments in international hockey. On Thursday, Hockey Canada announced that Misa Donskov will be the head coach of the Canadian National Team for the 2026 and 2027 IIHF Men’s World Championship, as well as the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship.

Tyler Myers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 30

Stars Expected To Scratch Tyler Myers In Game 6

With their first-round matchup against the Minnesota wild on the line, the Dallas Stars appear set to scratch defenseman Tyler Myers for Game 6 per Lia Assimakopoulos of Dallas News.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 30

Stars making 2 lineup changes for do-or-die Game 6 vs. Wild

Their season is on the line, and the Dallas Stars’ season is on the line as they look to overcome the Minnesota Wild at Grand Casino Arena. With that said, the Stars will make some lineup changes and adjust their lines as they attempt to win Game 6 to force a Game 7 back home, according to Lia Assimakopoulos.

Nils Lundkvist News / Athlon Sports / April 30

Stars Announce Nils Lundkvist News Before Game 6 vs. Wild

The Dallas Stars are trailing the first-round series against the Minnesota Wild 3-2 after a 4-2 loss in Game 5 on Tuesday. Following back-to-back wins to take a 2-1 series lead, scoring eight goals in those two games combined, the Stars have now lost consecutive outings while scoring just four goals across those two losses.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 30

Stars coach gets 100% real on facing elimination in Game 6 vs. Wild

The Dallas Stars are down to their last defeat in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, but it’s a place they’ve gotten familiar with over the last few seasons.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 30

Matt Boldy’s comments before Game 6 will fire up Wild fans

The Minnesota Wild went on the road and beat the Dallas Stars in Game 5 on Tuesday. That gave them a 3-2 series lead, putting Dallas on the brink of elimination.

Jamie Benn News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 29

Stars’ Jamie Benn shares key adjustment needed for Wild Game 6

The Dallas Stars have their backs against the wall heading into Game 6 against the Minnesota Wild. Minnesota won Game 5 to take a huge 3-2 series lead.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 29

Stars in search of calm facing Game 6 elimination vs. Wild

The Dallas Stars will look to play with a sense of calm as they face elimination in Game 6 against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night in St. Paul. Dallas has dropped back-to-back games in the best-of-seven Western Conference quarterfinals series and trails Minnesota 3-2, following Tuesday's 4-2 loss in Game 5.

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Jamie Benn News / The Hockey Writers / April 30

Jamie Benn’s cross-checking fine highlights inconsistencies by Department of Player Safety

The NHL’s Department of Player Safety is being questioned again following the announcement that Dallas Stars forward Jamie Benn received a fine of $2,604.17 for cross-checking.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 29

Stars’ Benn fined for cross-checking Wild’s Hartman

The NHL Department of Player Safety announced that Dallas Stars winger Jamie Benn has been fined $2,604.17 for cross-checking Minnesota Wild center Ryan Hartman.

Jamie Benn News / Field Level Media / April 29

Stars' Jamie Benn receives maximum allowable fine for cross-check

Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn received a maximum fine from the NHL Department of Player Safety on Wednesday for cross-checking Ryan Hartman of the Minnesota Wild.

Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 29

Stars’ Jamie Benn Fined For Cross-Checking

The NHL’s Department of Player Safety has announced that Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn has been fined $2,604.17, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for cross-checking Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman.

Mikko Rantanen News / Daily Faceoff / April 29

The Stars need more from Mikko Rantanen

The Dallas Stars are sitting on the brink of elimination from the Stanley Cup Playoffs after losing Game 5 against the Minnesota Wild to fall 3–2 down

Jake Oettinger News / Daily Faceoff / April 29

Jake Oettinger is losing the goalie battle for Stars

It should come as no great surprise that the Dallas Stars, following Tuesday’s 4-2 loss in Game 5, find themselves down 3-2 in their first-round series against the Minnesota Wild.

Roope Hintz News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Stars Announce Roope Hintz News Before Game 6 vs. Wild

The Dallas Stars enter Game 6 trailing the Minnesota Wild 3-2 in their first-round series after a 4-2 loss on home ice on Tuesday, leaving them on the verge of elimination.