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Stars’ Jake Oettinger reveals why he skipped White House trip

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger returned to Dallas instead of joining Team USA on Tuesday at the White House and the State of the Union address, three days after the United States secured a 2-1 overtime victory over Canada to win gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

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Wyatt Johnston tallies twice, Stars beat Kraken to run streak to 7

Wyatt Johnston scored twice and Thomas Harley added two assists as the Dallas Stars topped the visiting Seattle Kraken 4-1 on Wednesday night. Matt Duchene and Sam Steel also scored, with Duchene adding an assist, as the Stars extended their winning streak to seven and won for the eighth time in nine games.

Lian Bichsel News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 25

Stars Activate Lian Bichsel From LTIR

The Stars announced today that they’ve activated defenseman Lian Bichsel from long-term injured reserve. They opened a roster spot yesterday by placing Radek Faksa on IR, and they have ample cap space with Tyler Seguin still feeding their LTIR pool, so no corresponding moves are required.

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The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least seven hat tricks in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

The 'Most 30-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz

Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 25

Stars Recall Arttu Hyry, Reassign Rémi Poirier

The Dallas Stars will return to NHL action tonight without several forwards. In need of some depth, the team announced that they’ve recalled Arttu Hyry from the AHL’s Texas Stars, and reassigned netminder Rémi Poirier in a corresponding roster move.

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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

Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / February 24

Stars place Radek Faksa on injured reserve

One of the key centers on the Dallas Stars won’t be in the lineup when the team returns to play. On Tuesday, the team announced that forward Radek Faksa has been placed on injured reserve with an upper-body injury.

Radek Faksa News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 24

Stars Place Radek Faksa On Injured Reserve

Dallas Stars forward Radek Faksa was placed on injured reserve, as noted by Robert Tiffin of StarsThoughts.com. Representing Team Czechia at the Olympics, Faksa suffered an upper body injury which cut his time short.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 24

Stars aim to keep pre-break rhythm intact when Kraken visit

The Dallas Stars hope they can carry the momentum of their six-game winning streak into Wednesday night's contest against the visiting Seattle Kraken. Dallas, third in the Central Division, won six straight and seven of eight prior to its 20-day break for the Winter Olympics.

Mikko Rantanen News / Field Level Media / February 24

Stars' Mikko Rantanen (lower body) out at least two weeks

Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen will miss at least the next two weeks due to the lower-body injury he sustained during the Milan Cortina Olympics, head coach Glen Gulutzan said on Tuesday.

Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / February 24

Stars’ Mikko Rantanen out week-to-week, expected to return during regular season

Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen is expected to miss at least the next two weeks of game action while recovering from a lower-body injury. Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan shared an update on Rantanen’s status at his media availability on Tuesday, a day after the club placed Rantanen on the injured reserve list (retroactive to Feb.

Mikko Rantanen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 23

Dallas Stars Place Mikko Rantanen On IR

The Dallas Stars announced today that they have placed star forward Mikko Rantanen on injured reserve, retroactive to Feb. 20, the date of Finland’s loss to Canada in the quarterfinals of the recent Winter Olympic tournament.

NHL News / Sports Media Watch / February 23

What’s next for the stars of the 2026 Olympics?

The following article "What’s next for the stars of the 2026 Olympics?" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. Jack Hughes‘s overtime goal Sunday sealed the gold medal victory for the US men’s hockey team and closed out competition at the 25th Winter Olympics.

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Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / February 23

Stars’ Roope Hintz a game-time decision against Kraken

Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz will be a game-time decision for Wednesday’s game against the Seattle Kraken as he recovers from an illness, according to Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan.

Mikko Rantanen News / NHL Trade Talk / February 23

Coach Confirms Rantanen Injury, But with Questionable Return Timeline

On the latest episode of his 32 Thoughts Podcast, Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman reported that Mikko Rantanen will “miss some time” as the Dallas Stars resume their regular season schedule this week.

Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / February 23

Report: Stars’ Rantanen to ‘miss some time’ with injury suffered at Olympics

The Winter Olympics are in the rear view mirror, and in two days, the NHL regular season will resume on Wednesday night with an eight-game slate. For the Dallas Stars, the return comes with some uncertainty surrounding star forward Mikko Rantanen.

Dallas Stars News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 23

Stars rumors: Mikko Rantanen could ‘miss some time’ with Olympics injury

The NHL Olympic break is coming to an end, and players are returning to their respective franchises. Finland fell to Canada in the semifinals, but would go on to win the bronze medal.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 21

Bronze medal shows why Finland is underappreciated hockey power

Thanks to its 6-1 win over Slovakia on Saturday, Finland took home the bronze medal in the 2026 men's Olympic hockey tournament.

Four reasons why Team USA can't beat Canada in gold-medal game

Four reasons why Team USA can beat Canada in gold-medal game

The 'Winter Olympics host cities' quiz

Dallas Stars News / NHL Trade Talk / February 21

How Mikko Rantanen's injury could impact the Stars' deadline plans

If Rantanen misses any significant time, do the Stars need to find someone who can fill the hole he potentially creates with his absence?

Four reasons why Team USA can beat Canada in gold-medal game

Four reasons why Team USA can't beat Canada in gold-medal game

Team USA has one more big statement to make in gold-medal game

The '2024-25 NHL 30-goal scorers' quiz

Thomas Harley News / Breakaway on SI / February 14

Stars' Thomas Harley Admits He Never Dreamed of Scoring at Olympics

Everyone knew that Team Canada was going to take the win as they suited up for their second preliminary game against Switzerland. But while names like Connor McDavid impressed right off the bat, it was young Thomas Harley who became the highlight of the night for Team Canada.

Dallas Stars News / NHL Trade Talk / February 11

Olympic Spotlight Puts Pressure on 4 NHL Stars Already in Trade Rumors

The Winter Olympics can be a showcase unlike any other — a best-on-best stage where reputations are built, narratives shift, and front offices take notice.

Dallas Stars News / The Hockey Writers / February 11

A Dallas Stars Fan’s Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics

The Dallas Stars entered the Olympic break last week with a 34-14-9 record, winning seven of their last 10, including six in a row. After a tough start to 2026, the Stars have since been playing some of their best hockey of the season, despite some tough third periods, which makes the timing of this break less than ideal.