Dallas Stars: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Roope Hintz News / Daily Faceoff / April 10

Stars’ Roope Hintz out for remainder of regular season

The Dallas Stars will continue to be without their first-line center for the rest of the regular season. Stars general manager Jim Nill addressed the reporters,

Miro Heiskanen News / Athlon Sports / April 10

Stars Coach Announces Miro Heiskanen Update After Leaving Wild Game

The Dallas Stars moved closer to securing home ice in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a comeback win over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday.

NHL News / Stadium Rant / April 10

2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round Preview: Dallas Stars Vs. Minnesota Wild

The first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs delivers one of the most compelling matchups in the Western Conference, as the Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild collide in a Central Division showdown.

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Miro Heiskanen News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 10

Stars’ Miro Heiskanen leaves Wild clash with concerning injury

The Dallas Stars are in prime position to clinch home ice for the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs after Thursday night’s 5-4 comeback victory over the Minnesota Wild, but that may not even matter if they lose their top defenseman.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

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Dallas Stars News / Field Level Media / April 10

Jason Robertson's 3rd-period goal helps Stars rally past Wild

Mikko Rantanen, Wyatt Johnston, and Colin Blackwell each had a goal and an assist in the Dallas Stars' 5-4 comeback win over the visiting Minnesota Wild on Thursday.

Wyatt Johnston News / Field Level Media / April 7

Wyatt Johnston nets OT winner as Stars rally past Flames

Wyatt Johnston's second goal of the game was the overtime winner to give the host Dallas Stars a 4-3 comeback victory over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday.

Peter DeBoer News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 7

How long is Peter DeBoer’s contract after shocking NY hire?

The New York Islanders made a dramatic late-season coaching change on Sunday, dismissing Patrick Roy and appointing Peter DeBoer with only four games remaining.

Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / April 7

Dallas Stars ban fan following apparent Nazi salute at game

The Dallas Stars have banned a fan from the American Airlines Center after a video emerged of a group of fans giving an apparent Nazi salute at a December home game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 6

Stars, battling for first-round home ice, seek improvement vs. Flames

The Dallas Stars have been focused on Stanley Cup playoff preparation, and deservedly so since they have punched their ticket. However, as the Stars ready themselves to host the Calgary Flames on Tuesday, the objects in the rearview mirror are closer than they appear.

Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / April 6

Stars’ Nathan Bastian out 3-4 weeks with hand injury

It appears the Dallas Stars could be entering the postseason missing one of their depth forwards. On Monday, head coach Glen Gulutzan revealed that Nathan Bastian will be out for the next three to four weeks.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 5

Islanders' firing of Patrick Roy changes perception about present, future

The New York Islanders fired Patrick Roy and announced the hiring of veteran coach Pete DeBoer in a stunning move on Easter Sunday.

Red Wings' Patrick Kane goes from hero to scapegoat in loss to Wild

Penguins captain Sidney Crosby extends record streak in win over Panthers

Panthers make history by missing playoffs after back-to-back titles

Morgan Rielly sends message to Maple Leafs after playoff elimination

Surprising name emerges as candidate for Maple Leafs' GM job

Sabres end longest postseason drought in NHL history

Dallas Stars News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 3

Stars’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

The Dallas Stars have the talent, drive, coaching and goaltending to go all the way to the Stanley Cup Finals and possibly win it this season. What they don’t have is an easy route to the title.

NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / April 3

Investigation underway over apparent Nazi salute at Stars game

A viral video from a Dallas Stars home game against the Toronto Maple Leafs in December has prompted an internal investigation by American Airlines Center officials.

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Jake Oettinger News / Field Level Media / April 2

Jake Oettinger, Stars blank Jets

Jake Oettinger made 22 saves for his 15th career shutout and the host Dallas Stars defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3-0 on Thursday night. It was Oettinger's third shutout of the season and the sixth time the Jets have been shut out.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 1

NHL Rumors: Does Bruce Cassidy's Hard Style Wear on Players?

For the second time in his coaching career, Bruce Cassidy finds himself let go as a head coach in the National Hockey League. The first time came in the summer of 2022, when the Boston Bruins let Cassidy go.

Glen Gulutzan News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 1

Stars’ Glen Gulutzan makes stern demand with Central Division slipping away

The Dallas Stars have struggled as of late despite being one of the NHL’s best teams. Dallas has young stars such as Wyatt Johnston making a major impact, but the results have not gone their way recently.

Cameron Hughes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 30

Stars Recall Cameron Hughes

The Stars have recalled forward Cameron Hughes from AHL Texas, per a team announcement on Monday. Hughes is expected to dress for Tuesday’s game against the Bruins in place of Michael Bunting, who left Sunday’s overtime loss to the Flyers in the first period with a lower-body injury.

Dallas Stars News / The Hockey Writers / March 30

4 Takeaways From the Stars’ Trip to Pennsylvania

The Dallas Stars headed to Pennsylvania on Saturday for a quick two-game trip on a four-game losing skid that saw a lot of mediocre hockey. They snapped that streak on Saturday with a 6-3 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins, and left the state with three out of four points after a 2-1 overtime loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday.

Mikko Rantanen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 28

Stars Activate Mikko Rantanen Off Injured Reserve

The Stars will welcome back one of their top players as they kick off a back-to-back set this afternoon in Pittsburgh. The team announced (Twitter link) they have have activated winger Mikko Rantanen off injured reserve.

Wyatt Johnston News / The Hockey Writers / March 26

Stars Weekly: Mini Slump, Wyatt Johnston, Brothers United, & Playoff Bound

It’s been a while since I’ve written one of these, and with everything going on with the Dallas Stars this season, it’s about time I got caught up. On March 16, the Stars’ 15-game point streak came to an end in a 6-3 loss to the Utah Mammoth.

Dallas Stars News / Breakaway on SI / March 26

Stars Rookie Goes Viral for Unique Faceoff Move

Through the 2025-26 season, the Dallas Stars have built one of the deepest rosters in hockey, a team that rolls four lines, trusts its defense, and gets solid goaltending behind it all.

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

Canucks sign Victor Mancini to two-year extension

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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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Mikko Rantanen News / NHL Trade Talk / February 21