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Stars’ Mikko Rantanen tore MCL at Olympics; won’t require surgery

Dallas Stars’ forward Mikko Rantanen suffered an injury at the 2026 Winter Olympics while representing Finland last February, and was forced to play the remainder of the 2025-26 season with a torn MCL, general manager Jim Nill told media on Thursday.

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Jason Robertson Contract Update Emerges Before NHL Free Agency

The Dallas Stars enter the offseason with major decisions looming following their first-round playoff exit. One of those has to do with the 26-year-old forward Jason Robertson, whose future in Dallas remains in question as he approaches free agency.

Dallas Stars News / Larry Brown Sports / May 5

Stars’ Jake Oettinger had a heartbreaking admission after playoff elimination

With the Dallas Stars exiting in the first round of the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, goaltender Jake Oettinger is once again reminded of the targets he missed and the hardware missing from his trophy case.

Jamie Benn News / ESPN / May 5

Stars captain Benn on future: 'Figure it out later...

Stars coach Glen Gulutzan said captain Jamie Benn "needs to come back" for an 18th season, after Dallas was eliminated in the first round.

Anze Kopitar News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

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

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Jason Robertson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 4

Did Jason Robertson hint at Stars departure with ‘dark sides’ comment?

One of the biggest storylines of the 2026 NHL offseason will be whether Jason Robertson will sign a long-term contract extension with the Dallas Stars or whether they’ll see out a trade for their star winger.

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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 4

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.

Dallas Stars News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 4

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.

Tyler Seguin 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

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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 Rumors / May 5

Stars, Oilers lack prospects and draft picks; do they look to move out some bodies?

Mark Lazerus of The Athletic: How high is Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill willing to go for his 26-year-old, three-time 40-goal scorer Jason Robertson? Could he look to move the pending RFA to restock his depleted prospect and draft pool?

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.

Mikko Rantanen News / Field Level Media / May 1

Stars' Mikko Rantanen fined $5K for cross-checking

Stars forward Mikko Rantanen enters the offseason $5,000 lighter, fined that amount Friday for cross-checking Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov on Thursday night.

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.

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.