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Miko Rantanen, Stars double-up Penguins

Miko Rantanen scored in his first game in nearly two months, and the Dallas Stars tallied three unanswered second-period goals to end a four-game skid and defeat the host Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3 on Saturday.

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Stars activate F Mikko Rantanen off injured reserve

The Dallas Stars activated forward Mikko Rantanen from injured reserve on Saturday, hours before the team's game against the host Pittsburgh Penguins. Rantanen has been sidelined since the Olympic break due to the lower-body injury he sustained during the Milan Cortina Games.

Dallas Stars 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.

Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / March 28

Stars’ Mikko Rantanen to return after 15-game absence

The Dallas Stars are getting one of their most important players back for the stretch run of the regular season, as winger Mikko Rantanen is set to return to the lineup for Saturday night’s game on the road against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Mikko Rantanen News / Breakaway on SI / March 28

Mikko Rantanen’s Imminent Return Comes at Crucial Time for Stars

The Dallas Stars are currently in the midst of an unfortunate stretch of play that’s seen them drop four games in a row. It’s been somewhat surprising to see one of the best teams in the NHL falter like this, but that’s just the way sports go sometimes.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Rich Peverley News / Daily Faceoff / March 27

Stars promote Rich Peverley to assistant GM

The Dallas Stars announced Friday that Rich Peverley has been promoted to assistant general manager and player personnel. Peverley is in his ninth season with the Stars, having previously served as the director of player personnel.

Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 27

Stars Promote Rich Peverley To Assistant GM

The Dallas Stars have made a change to their front office. Rich Peverley has been promoted to Assistant General Manager, in addition to his role as Director of Player Personnel.

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 / Field Level Media / March 25

Struggling Stars travel to Islanders, aware of need for improvement

The Dallas Stars begin a four-game road trip Thursday in Elmont, N.Y., against the New York Islanders, hoping new surroundings improve their results. The Stars (43-17-11, 97 points) were swept on their two-game homestand but still secured a Western Conference playoff spot.

Aram Minnetian News / Daily Faceoff / March 24

Stars sign Aram Minnetian to three-year, entry-level contract

The Dallas Stars have signed defense prospect Aram Minnetian to a three-year, entry-level contract, the club announced Tuesday afternoon. Minnetian, 21, spent the past three seasons at Boston College, most recently collecting two goals and 11 points and finishing with a plus-15 rating in 36 games as a junior in 2025-26.

Aram Minnetian News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 24

Dallas Stars Sign Aram Minnetian To Entry-Level Deal

The Dallas Stars announced that they have signed defenseman Aram Minnetian to a three-year entry-level contract, set to begin in the 2026-27 season. Minnetian will first sign an ATO to play for the AHL’s Texas Stars for the rest of the season.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 23

Stars look to rediscover offense vs. Devils after clinching playoff spot

The Dallas Stars wrap up their two-game homestand Tuesday when they host the New Jersey Devils, their first game since clinching a playoff spot late Sunday night.

Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / March 23

Stars clinch spot in 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs

The Dallas Stars are heading back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the fifth consecutive season. The Stars became the second team in the NHL to clinch their spot in the playoffs on Sunday night after Los Angeles defeated Utah.

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Wyatt Johnston News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 22

Stars’ Wyatt Johnston sets new franchise record with goal vs. Golden Knights

The Dallas Stars are working toward a berth for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Dallas is one of the best teams in the Western Conference, and a win on Sunday would have seen them officially clinch a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Dallas Stars News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 22

Stars’ dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

It is a battle that involves the best and most consistent teams in hockey. The Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild have been in a three-way fight for superiority in the Central Division of the Western Conference.

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

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 19

3 Takeaways From Stars’ 2-1 Shootout Win Over Avalanche

The Dallas Stars edged one point closer to the Central Division lead with a 2-1 shootout win over the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena on Wednesday night.

Jason Robertson News / Breakaway on SI / March 19

Stars Should Let Jason Robertson Receive Offer Sheet

The Dallas Stars are focused on the Stanley Cup this season, but there is an organization-shifting question looming when the year ends. Stars forward Jason Robertson is having another incredible campaign, with 37 goals and 81 points already in just 68 games.

Dallas Stars News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 16

Stars GM Jim Nill vocal on Jason Robertson’s future amid contract year

The Dallas Stars are one of the best teams in the Western Conference. And a major reason for their success is productive winger Jason Robertson. Roberston is one of the best young wingers in the NHL.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 13

Frustration boils over for McDavid during loss to Dallas Stars

The Dallas Stars dominated the Edmonton Oilers on the scoreboard in a 7-2 rout on Thursday, but the Oilers are hoping to take something away from the game.

Arttu Hyry News / The Hockey Writers / March 8

Where Arttu Hyry Fits in the Dallas Stars’ NHL Picture Going Forward

Arttu Hyry’s latest NHL stretch with the Dallas Stars was not about forcing his way onto the scoresheet. It was about showing Dallas that he can be trusted in NHL minutes.

Dallas Stars News / NHL Trade Talk / March 4

Vancouver Trades Tyler Myers To The Dallas Stars

In a surprise move, the Dallas Stars are in the process of landing towering defenceman Tyler Myers out of Vancouver. This news was first broken by Darren Dregger in a recent post on X (formerly Twitter).

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.

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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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