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Stars’ Mikko Rantanen shuts down injury excuse after early playoff exit

The Dallas Stars were hoping for another deep Stanley Cup Playoff run after marching to back-to-back-to-back Western Conference Finals over the last three years.

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Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger admits he fell short of 3 goals during 2025-26 season

The Dallas Stars failed to reach their goals this year after falling to the Minnesota Wild in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Now, players are taking inventory of their season and what went wrong in 2025-26.

Dallas Stars News / Athlon Sports / May 4

Stars' Jake Oettinger Makes Admission After 6th NHL Season

For three straight seasons, the Dallas Stars have reached the Western Conference Finals, but despite having a loaded roster, time and time again, they've fallen short of the Stanley Cup Finals.

Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / May 4

Stars’ Oettinger on 2025-26 season: ‘I don’t feel like I accomplished any of my goals’

Despite another strong season, the top masked man in Texas heads into the summer with an empty feeling. “I don’t feel like I accomplished any of my goals,” Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger told the media at the team’s end-of-season media availability.

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The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

The 'Playoff goal-leaders by NHL team' quiz

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / May 4

Stars’ Tyler Seguin expects to be ready for 2026-27 training camp

With just 47 games played over the past two seasons, Tyler Seguin is no stranger to watching his Dallas Stars team from the sidelines. The 34-year-old missed 58 games following hip surgery in 2024-25, before ACL surgery took him out of the final 61 games (regular season and playoffs) in 2025-26.

Roope Hintz News / Daily Faceoff / May 4

Stars’ Roope Hintz tore hamstring, could have been available for second round

The Dallas Stars were without first-line center Roope Hintz for the entirety of their six-game first-round series loss at the hands of the Minnesota Wild.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 4

Wild have big concerns after Game 1 loss to Avalanche

Wild have big concerns after high-scoring Game 1 loss to Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild played one of the craziest games so far of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, with the Avalanche taking a 1-0 series lead thanks to a back-and-forth 9-6 win.

Wild’s Joel Eriksson Ek to miss first two games against Avalanche

Canadiens shockingly steal Game 7 vs. Lightning

Hurricanes' Logan Stankoven makes history by extending goal streak in win over Flyers

Everything might finally be lining up for the Hurricanes

There is a changing of the guard in NHL's Eastern Conference

The 'Minnesota Wild captains' quiz

Dallas Stars News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 3

3 early Stars trade targets after 1st-round loss to Wild

The Dallas Stars have been eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Minnesota Wild. After three consecutive Western Conference Final appearances, Dallas fired Pete DeBoer last offseason.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 3

2 early Stars trade candidates after 1st-round loss to Wild

The 2025-26 NHL season was a strong one for the Dallas Stars. They once again eclipsed the 50-win mark and earned the second overall spot in the Central Division behind only the rival Colorado Avalanche and ahead of the Minnesota Wild.

Jason Robertson News / Daily Faceoff / May 1

Stars set for cap troubles with Jason Robertson’s contract

The Dallas Stars were eliminated in the first-round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday night, losing in six games to the Minnesota Wild. It’s a disappointing end to a Stars’ season that saw the NHL’s lone Texas franchise go 50-20-12 with 112 points, the third-best regular-season record in the league.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 1

Stars’ Rantanen fined for cross-checking Wild’s Kaprizov

Even though his season might be over, a member of the Dallas Stars has a little business to attend to before heading out for vacation. On Friday, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced that Stars forward Mikko Rantanen has been fined $5,000 for cross-checking Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov.

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The 'Active 30-point playoff games' quiz

The '5 3's on 50% shooting playoff games' quiz

The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

The 'Active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 1

3 Takeaways From Stars’ Disappointing Game 6 Loss to Wild

The Dallas Stars have had some heartbreaking moments in the postseason in recent years. But their first-round series against the Minnesota Wild may have been their most disappointing result to date.

Matt Duchene News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 1

Stars’ Matt Duchene sends emotional message after crushing series loss to Wild

It was a tough end for the only hockey team in the Lone Star State, as the Dallas Stars lost 5-2 in Game 6 to the Minnesota Wild, ending their season. After the loss, Matt Duchene reflected on the loss and expressed that he believed his team would return to the playoffs next season.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 1

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

Ducks claim first playoff series win since 2017, oust Oilers

Can Flyers continue their surprising run with upset of Hurricanes?

Cam York on stick throw celebration: 'I don't want a lawsuit'

Kraken's Jessica Campbell to explore options this summer

Mammoth return home with season on line vs. resilient Golden Knights

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.

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.

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 / 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.

Jamie Benn News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 29