Dallas Stars: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

Dallas Stars News / Field Level Media / December 19

Stars' Tyler Seguin has ACL surgery, to be evaluated after Olympics

The Dallas Stars announced that Tyler Seguin had surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee earlier this week, and the forward would be evaluated after the Olympic break.

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Tyler Seguin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 19

Tyler Seguin Undergoes ACL Surgery, Not Yet Ruled Out For Season

The Stars announced today that forward Tyler Seguin had surgery to repair his previously reported torn right ACL on Tuesday. They haven’t yet decided on a timeframe for his return, though, leaving the door open for him to return this season.

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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.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 19

NHL Prediction: December 19th Dallas Stars vs Anaheim Ducks

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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 / The Hockey Writers / December 19

Johnston Scores Twice, Stars Hold Off Sharks 5-3

The Dallas Stars (23-7-5) beat the San Jose Sharks (17-15-3) 5-3 at the SAP Center on Thursday night. Roope Hintz, Wyatt Johnston, Justin Hryckowian, and Jamie Benn scored for the Stars.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 18

Sharks out to extend win streak, avenge recent loss to Stars

The Dallas Stars are off to one of the NHL's hottest starts, but forward Matt Duchene still sees room for improvement heading into a road game against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.

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

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Vladislav Kolyachonok News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 16

Bruins Claim Vladislav Kolyachonok Off Waivers

The Bruins have claimed defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok off waivers from the Stars, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Kolyachonok, 24, was exposed by Dallas yesterday amid a roster crunch that saw them carrying eight defensemen, five of them lefties – including Kolyachonok.

Casey DeSmith News / The Hockey Writers / December 16

Casey DeSmith Is the Dallas Stars’ Secret Weapon

The Dallas Stars defeated the Los Angeles Kings (14-9-9) 4-1 at American Airlines Center on Monday night, to improve their record to 22-7-5. While the Colorado Avalanche have been dominating the headlines, the Stars have put together a special start to the season, sitting four points back of the Avalanche for the Central Division lead.

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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.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 16

Stars’ Mikko Rantanen opens up about collision that injured Darcy Kuemper

The Dallas Stars are one of the best teams in the NHL this season. And they proved as much on Monday night when they defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4-1.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 15

DeSmith Stops 27, Stars Defeat Kings 4-1

The Dallas Stars (22-7-5) defeated the Los Angeles Kings (14-9-9) 4-1 at American Airlines Center on Monday night. Matt Duchene, Oskar Back, Mikko Rantanen, and Wyatt Johnston scored for the Stars.

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.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / December 13

Stars Captain Speaks On Relationship with Sidney Crosby

Jamie Benn has never been the loudest voice in the room. He’s not the type to command attention with long speeches or dramatic gestures. Instead, the Dallas Stars captain has built his reputation the old-fashioned way—through consistency, toughness, and showing up when it matters most.