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It is a battle that involves the best and most consistent teams in hockey. The Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild have been in a three-way fight for superiority in the Central Division of the Western Conference.

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Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 20

Avalanche become first NHL team to clinch playoff spot with win over Blackhawks

The Colorado Avalanche have been the NHL's best team from the very beginning of the 2025-26 season, and now they are officially the first team to clinch a playoff spot.

Stars proved they can hang with Avalanche with OT win

Trent Frederic out indefinitely as injury-bitten Oilers lose another forward

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Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 20

Stars Sign Dylan Hryckowian To Entry-Level Contract

The Dallas Stars may again have brothers on the same team next season. According to a team announcement, the Stars have signed Dylan Hryckowian to a two-year, entry-level contract.

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Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / March 20

Stars sign Dylan Hryckowian to two-year, entry-level contract

The Dallas Stars have announced that they’ve signed forward Dylan Hryckowian to a two-year, entry-level contract. At this point in time, there are no details about Hryckowian’s contract beyond it being a two-year contract.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 20

Stars set sights on another win vs. top division opponent at Wild

The Dallas Stars already knocked off one of the best teams in their division this week. Now, the Stars will try to go 2-for-2. Dallas will aim for back-to-back victories when it faces off against the Minnesota Wild on Saturday afternoon in Saint Paul, Minn.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 19

Stars proved they can hang with Avalanche with OT win

While intriguing playoff races and battles for seeding are taking places across the NHL, none of them quite compare to clash of titans at the top of the Central Division.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 19

3 Takeaways From Stars’ 2-1 Shootout Win Over Avalanche

The Dallas Stars edged one point closer to the Central Division lead with a 2-1 shootout win over the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena on Wednesday night.

Jason Robertson News / Breakaway on SI / March 19

Stars Should Let Jason Robertson Receive Offer Sheet

The Dallas Stars are focused on the Stanley Cup this season, but there is an organization-shifting question looming when the year ends. Stars forward Jason Robertson is having another incredible campaign, with 37 goals and 81 points already in just 68 games.

Dallas Stars News / Field Level Media / March 19

NHL roundup: Stars earn shootout win in showdown with Avs

Wyatt Johnston scored the only goal in the shootout, Jake Oettinger had 33 saves through overtime and the Dallas Stars beat the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 in Denver on Wednesday in a matchup of the NHL's top two teams.

Dallas Stars News / Field Level Media / March 19

Stars win shootout, trim Avs' Central lead to 2 points

Wyatt Johnston scored the only goal in the shootout, Jake Oettinger had 33 saves through overtime and the Dallas Stars beat the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 in Denver on Wednesday night in a matchup of the NHL's top two teams.

Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / March 18

Stars sign college UFA Jack Anderson to entry-level contract

The Dallas Stars have signed defenseman Jack Anderson to a two-year, entry-level contract starting in 2026-27. Anderson will finish the season with the AHL’s Texas Stars on an amateur tryout contract.

Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 18

Stars Sign Jack Anderson To Entry-Level Deal

The Stars have signed college free agent defenseman Jack Anderson to a two-year, entry-level deal, per a team announcement. He’ll report to AHL Texas on a tryout to finish the season before his NHL contract goes into effect for 2026-27, Stephen Meserve of 100 Degree Hockey writes.

Dallas Stars News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 17

Mikko Rantanen, Roope Hintz updated injury timelines will disappoint Stars fans

The Dallas Stars continue to surge after winning 14 of their last 16 games, but they could be without two of their most important players for most of the rest of the regular-season.

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Dallas Stars News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 17

1 reason why Tyler Myers, Michael Bunting are perfect fit for Stars

Last season at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline, Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill made one of the biggest splashes in recent memory when he acquired star forward Mikko Rantanen from the Carolina Hurricanes and signed him to a multi-year extension.

Dallas Stars News / The Hockey Writers / March 16

Mikko Rantanen’s Late-March Return Timeline & How It Impacts the Stars

The Dallas Stars sit at 42-14-10, three points behind the Central Division-leading Colorado Avalanche, and have not lost in regulation in 15 games. All of that without the 6-foot-4 winger the franchise committed $96 million to last March.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 13

Frustration boils over for McDavid during loss to Dallas Stars

The Dallas Stars dominated the Edmonton Oilers on the scoreboard in a 7-2 rout on Thursday, but the Oilers are hoping to take something away from the game.

Dallas Stars News / Breakaway on SI / March 10

Stars Depth Forwards Must Step Up After Injuries

The Dallas Stars are one of the National Hockey League’s best and brightest squads. From their tenacious scoring led by Jason Robertson and Wyatt Johnston to their spectacular efforts on the blue line thanks to the trio of Miro Heiskanen, Thomas Harley and Esa Lindell, the Stars seem to have it all.

Dallas Stars News / Last Word On Sports / March 8

NHL Rumours: What’s Next for Dallas Stars RFA Forward

It’s time for some more NHL rumours. We’ve gotten past Friday’s trade deadline and now we’re dealing with the fallout from that somewhat uneventful day.

Arttu Hyry News / The Hockey Writers / March 8

Where Arttu Hyry Fits in the Dallas Stars’ NHL Picture Going Forward

Arttu Hyry’s latest NHL stretch with the Dallas Stars was not about forcing his way onto the scoresheet. It was about showing Dallas that he can be trusted in NHL minutes.

Dallas Stars News / Breakaway on SI / March 5

Stars Get Tough Update on Mikko Rantanen Injury

The Dallas Stars are going to have to wait a little longer to get star forward Mikko Rantanen back on the ice. Rantanen, who represented Finland at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics, sustained what’s been dubbed a lower-body injury in the team’s matchup with Canada in the semifinals.

Dallas Stars News / NHL Trade Talk / March 4

Vancouver Trades Tyler Myers To The Dallas Stars

In a surprise move, the Dallas Stars are in the process of landing towering defenceman Tyler Myers out of Vancouver. This news was first broken by Darren Dregger in a recent post on X (formerly Twitter).

Tyler Seguin News / Yardbarker / February 27

Stars make key move that could open door for big things

Stars make key move that could open door for big trade-deadline addition

The Stars reportedly filed paperwork on Friday declaring that veteran forward Tyler Seguin will not return during the regular season or playoffs, which would put them in a position to get salary cap savings that could be applied toward a big move over the next week.

Should the Canucks claim Kraken forward Tye Kartye off NHL waivers?

Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer sets NHL record for goals by 18-year-old defenseman

Two NHL players placed on waivers for Feb. 26

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