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Stars captain Jamie Benn becomes the 13th active NHL player with 1,000 points

Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn recorded his 1,000th career NHL point in the second period of Saturday night’s game against the Buffalo Sabres. After hustling to retrieve the puck across the front of the net, Justin Hryckowian sent the puck back to the point, where Niklas Lundkvist got a shot on net.

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Jamie Benn reaches 1,000-point milestone as Stars blank Sabres

Jamie Benn scored late in the second period to record his 1,000th NHL point, lifting the host Dallas Stars to a 2-0 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

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Mikko Rantanen News / Blackout Dallas / November 14

Can Stars' Mikko Rantanen stay healthy enough to reach 100 points?

Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen hasn't played a full 82-game season since he arrived in the Big D in 2024-25. That year, with three teams, including the Colorado Avalanche and the Carolina Hurricanes, the 30-year-old skated in 82 games, finishing the campaign with 88 points.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 14

Stars Make Three Roster Moves

The Stars have made a trio of roster moves heading into their game tonight against Buffalo. The team announced (Twitter link) that they have recalled

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 13

Stars hope to fix 'mindset' vs. Sabres after drubbing

It had been 10 years since the Dallas Stars had endured a night like Thursday. Their 8-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets marked the first time since November 2016 that the team allowed eight goals.

Jake Oettinger News / Blackout Dallas / November 13

How rare is it for Stars goalie Jake Oettinger to allow six goals in a game?

The visiting Winnipeg Jets achieved a rare feat on Thursday night at American Airlines Center, chasing Dallas Stars netminder Jake Oettinger after surrendering six goals.

Lian Bichsel News / Daily Faceoff / November 13

Stars’ Lian Bichsel out at least two weeks with lower-body injury

One of the biggest players in the league (literally) is going to miss some time. When speaking to the media on Friday, Dallas Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan announced that defenseman Lian Bichsel is going to miss the next two weeks due to a lower-body injury.

David Perron News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 13

David Perron's First Stars Goal Comes In His 20th NHL Season, 333rd Of Career

DALLAS — David Perron went four games without a point after joining the Dallas Stars. In his fifth, Thursday night against the Winnipeg Jets, he scored.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Jamie Benn News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 13

Jamie Benn Still Stuck At 999 Points After Stars Goal Ruled A Kick-In vs. Jets

DALLAS — Late in the third period Thursday night, a David Perron power-play goal that would have given Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn his 1,000th career point was ruled a kick-in on the ice.

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Jake Oettinger News / Dallas Sports Journal / November 13

Jake Oettinger Says Stars Thought Jets Would 'Roll Over' Before 8-3 Rout

DALLAS — The Winnipeg Jets scored 5 goals in the second period Thursday night at American Airlines Center and turned a 2-0 deficit into an 8-3 win over the Dallas Stars.

Lian Bichsel News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 13

Stars’ Lian Bichsel Sustains Lower-Body Injury

The Dallas Stars will need to shake up their blue line after defenseman Lian Bichsel left Thursday’s matchup against the Winnipeg Jets with a lower-body injury.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 12

Insider floats Jason Robertson-Nikita Kucherov blockbuster trade

Neither Nikita Kucherov nor Jason Robertson is under contract beyond the 2026-27 season. With Kucherov having requested a trade and the Dallas Stars expected

Dallas Stars News / Blackout Dallas / November 11

10 active NHL players with the most points against the Dallas Stars

According to NHL.com statistics, there are 830 active players who have played at least one game against the Dallas Stars at some point during their career.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / November 11

NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars won't rush into any roster needs; several Philadelphia Flyers veterans haven't lived up to expectations.

Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill is always looking, but get the sense that they’ll be waiting to get healthy before they decide which way to go.

Remi Poirier News / Inside The Rink / November 10

Dallas Stars Claim Remi Poirier Back

The Dallas Stars get their goalie back as he was claimed off waivers from the Washington Capitals. The Capitals nine days ago acquired goalie Remi Poirier from the New Jersey Devils for a 2027 seventh round draft pick.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 7

Stars start strong, send Sharks to fifth straight loss

Thomas Harley scored the eventual game-winner and added two assists as the host Dallas Stars held on for a 4-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night.

Mikko Rantanen News / The Hockey Writers / November 1

Stars’ Mikko Rantanen Explains His $96 Million Decision

Mikko Rantanen gave up as much as tens of millions when he signed his eight-year, $96 million extension with the Dallas Stars, according to Finland’s Ilta-Sanomat. Teemu Suvinen’s Oct.

Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / October 31

Perron to make Stars debut, Lindell expected to return to lineup

Some reinforcements are coming to the Lone Star State, including an anticipated debut. When speaking to the media at morning skate, Dallas Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan announced that forward David Perron will make his debut on Saturday night, when the Stars take on the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Yardbarker / October 27

Connor Hellebuyck narrowly misses shutout in Devils debut

Connor Hellebuyck wastes no time, narrowly misses shutout in electric Devils debut

The Devils were able to prosper in Hellebuyck's sparkling debut, and if they can continue to limit the opposition and stand tall offensively with him in net, they have a good chance to win the Metropolitan Division.

Kirill Kaprizov nets NHL-leading 14th goal in Wild win vs. Mammoth

Predators rally from 3-goal hole, but Islanders prevail in shootout

Rookie Jacob Fowler's career-high 46 saves help Canadiens blank Blues

Early power-play goals power Panthers over struggling Jets

Kent Johnson scores 2nd goal in OT to lift Jackets over Flyers

Matt Duchene News / Yardbarker / October 12