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Rantanen Nets Shootout Winner as Stars Outlast Penguins 3-2

Sunday night at American Airlines Center turned into a fierce, low-scoring showdown between the Penguins and the Stars, ultimately becoming a battle of elite goaltending that required a shootout to decide the winner.

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Stars come on late, top Penguins in shootout

Miro Heiskanen scored the tying goal with less than two minutes remaining in regulation, then Mikko Rantanen had the lone score in the shootout as the surging Dallas Stars rallied for a 3-2 victory over the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday night.

Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / December 7

Stars activate Matt Duchene, Nils Lundkvist off IR; expected to play against Penguins

A couple of pieces are set to return to the Dallas Stars‘ lineup. On Sunday, the team announced that forward Matt Duchene has been activated off long-term injured reserve, while defenseman Nils Lundkvist has been removed from injured reserve as well.

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Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 7

NHL Predictions: Dec 7 Pittsburgh Penguins vs Dallas Stars

The Penguins take on the Stars in a star-studded contest. Welcome back to NHL Predictions here on Last Word on Hockey! Each day, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for all the NHL’s games.

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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.

Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 6

Stars' injury woes continue after latest updates on Tyler Seguin, Lian Bichsel

The Dallas Stars have been hit hard by the injury bug this season and recently lost two more players to longer-term injuries.

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Dallas Stars News / Last Word On Sports / December 6

NHL Rumours: Dallas Stars Might Get Aggressive in Trade Market

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’re into the holiday season, and that means some teams may need to do shopping to improve their rosters. Injuries happen throughout the season and alter the general manager’s wish list.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 5

Stars' home dominance of Sharks continues in 4-1 win

Mikko Rantanen had a goal and two assists in the Dallas Stars' 4-1 win over the visiting San Jose Sharks on Friday. The victory extended the Stars' points streak to nine games (7-0-2) and continued the Sharks' longstanding struggles in Dallas.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 5

3-Goal 3rd Period Lifts Stars to 4-1 Win Over Sharks

The Dallas Stars (18-5-5) scored three in the third period to defeat the San Jose Sharks (13-12-3) 4-1 on Friday night at American Airlines Center. Jason Robertson, Sam Steel, Mikko Rantanen, and Miro Heiskanen scored for the Stars.

Milan Lucic News / NHL Rumors / December 5

NHL Rumors: Olympics, Milan Lucic, Dallas Stars, and Salary Retention

TSN: If the Olympic arena is not safe, completed, and up to NHL standards, the NHL won’t participate. It is expected to be complete in time, but there are concerns, according to Darren Dreger.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 4

Stars not slowed by injuries, while Sharks try to steady play

The Dallas Stars look to extend their points streak to nine games when they host the San Jose Sharks on Friday. Dallas is 6-0-2 in its last eight games, with six of those contests coming on the road.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / December 4

A Wall in Newark: Oettinger Shuts Out Devils 3-0

The emotional high of a franchise milestone collided with a cold reality tonight as the Dallas Stars blanked the New Jersey Devils 3-0 at the Prudential Center.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 3

Stars Shut Out Devils in 3-0 Victory

On Wednesday, Dec. 3, the New Jersey Devils hosted the Dallas Stars for the two teams’ first meeting of the 2025-26 NHL season. The visitors were not kind to the hosts, as the Stars shutout the Devils 3-0.

Dallas Stars News / Field Level Media / December 3

Jake Oettinger earns shutout as Stars blank Devils

Jake Oettinger made 30 saves in his 14th career shutout and the Dallas Stars defeated the New Jersey Devils 3-0 in Newark on Wednesday night. Defenseman Miro Heiskanen had a goal and an assist and Jason Robertson and Mikko Rantanen also scored for the Stars, who extended their point streak to eight games (6-0-2).

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Tyler Seguin News / Daily Faceoff / December 3

Stars' Tyler Seguin out long-term with ACL injury

A huge blow for the Dallas Stars, as a star veteran is going to miss an extended period of time once again.

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Jamie Benn News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 3

Stars’ Jamie Benn completes historic feat rarely achieved in the NHL

The Dallas Stars have the second-best record in the NHL. As the team is having a solid season, Jamie Benn has been reaching career milestones. Benn recently scored the 400th goal of his NHL career.