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Mikko Rantanen, Stars ride momentum into matchup vs. Penguins

Mikko Rantanen looks to continue his strong start to the season when the Dallas Stars visit the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday. Rantanen has six points in his past three games, including four points in a 4-0 road win over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday.

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Is it Stanley Cup or bust for the Dallas Stars this season?

It is hard to find a more consistent team over the past decade than the Dallas Stars. With the exception of one season (the pandemic-shortened 2020-21), the Stars have made the playoffs in every year since 2018.

Dallas Stars News / ESPN / October 9

Who's leveling up? Predicting the next wave of NHL breakout stars

From players with new linemates to young stars set to hit superstardom to enticing rookies, watch out for this group.

Dallas Stars News / Field Level Media / October 8

Mikko Rantanen, Jason Robertson spark offense as Stars blank Sabres

Mikko Rantanen had a goal and three assists and Jake Oettinger made 26 saves in his second straight shutout, helping the visiting Dallas Stars to a 4-0 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

Dallas Stars News / Total Apex Sports / October 7

Is the Dallas Stars’ Stanley Cup Window Closing in 2026-27?

The Dallas Stars are one of the NHL’s most dependable teams in terms of regular season success. The Stars have missed just one Stanley Cup Playoffs appearance since 2018.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Joel Kiviranta News / Field Level Media / October 7

Stars F Joel Kiviranta (lower body) to miss at least a week

Dallas Stars forward Joel Kiviranta will miss at least a week due to a lower-body injury, coach Glen Gulutzan said Wednesday. Kiviranta was injured blocking a shot in the Stars' 5-0 home victory over the San Jose Sharks on Monday.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 7

Stars in search of 'quality' while Sabres ride early momentum

With two days between games, Dallas Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan planned to get his players off their feet for a day before hitting the ice in preparation for their road matchup on Thursday against the Buffalo Sabres.

Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / October 6

Why are the Stars off to a slow start?

If you had have asked people to name their Stanley Cup favorites heading into the 2026-27 NHL season, most would have had the Dallas Stars among their handful of contenders.

Jake Oettinger News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 8

Stars Break Out For 5 Goals As Jake Oettinger Blanks Sharks

DALLAS — Jake Oettinger stopped all 13 shots he faced Monday night for the 17th shutout of his career, and five different players scored as the Dallas Stars picked up their first win of the season.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 5

Stars cruise to shutout against Sharks for first win of season

Jamie Benn and Jason Robertson recorded a goal and an assist apiece for the host Dallas Stars, who unloaded on the short-handed San Jose Sharks 5-0 on Monday to earn their first victory of the season.

Dallas Stars News / Viral Sports News / October 5

Former Dallas Stars Defenseman Has Died

Lyle Odelein’s stay in Dallas was short, but it was the kind of late-season addition the Stars have long understood: a veteran who had already done the hard work and still knew how to clear a crease.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 4

Sharks, Stars reversing usual early-season paths

The Dallas Stars return home finally having scored, but coach Glen Gulutzan's team will still be in search of its first win when it hosts the San Jose Sharks on Monday night.

NHL News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 4

Stars Score 47 Seconds In, Fall 2-1 To Predators For 0-2 Start

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Dallas Stars scored 47 seconds into Saturday night’s game at Bridgestone Arena and did not score again, falling 2-1 to the Nashville Predators as Steven Stamkos and Nils Hoglander converted first-period power plays and Juuse Saros made 29 saves.

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The 'Rushing TDs by active NFL WRs' quiz

The 'Most 3-HR MLB Playoffs' quiz

The 'NFL most receiving-1st downs' quiz

The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz

NHL News / Athlon Sports / October 3

Stars' Roope Hintz Gives Injury Update After Brandon Carlo's Ejection for Knee-on-Knee Hit

Roope Hintz had a serious injury scare during the Dallas Stars’ 4-0 season-opening loss to the St. Louis Blues on Friday. Hintz took a knee-on-knee hit from Blues defenseman Brandon Carlo 2:49 into the third period.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 3

Stars search for 'sea legs' in matchup with Predators

The season opener was a letdown for both the Dallas Stars and Nashville Predators. The good news for at least one of those clubs is their disappointment will be put in the past when the sides meet Saturday night in Nashville.

NHL News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 3

Stars Shut Out 4-0 By Blues In Season Opener As Power Play Falters

DALLAS — The Dallas Stars opened the 2026-27 season with a 4-0 loss to the St. Louis Blues on Friday night at American Airlines Center, falling behind 94 seconds in and going 0-for-4 on the power play against Joel Hofer, who stopped all 25 shots he faced for the ninth shutout of his career.

Matt Duchene News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 1

Stars Place Matt Duchene On LTIR, Recall Two

The Dallas Stars announced today that forwards Colin Blackwell and Arttu Hyry have been recalled from the team’s AHL affiliate, the Texas Stars. In a corresponding move, the Stars placed veteran forward Matt Duchene on LTIR, retroactive to Sept.

Matt Duchene News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 30

Stars Place Matt Duchene On IR

The Dallas Stars have placed center Matt Duchene on injured reserve per Lia Assimakopoulos of Dallas News. Duchene suffered a setback in his recovery from a lower-body injury sustained at the start of training camp.

Casey DeSmith News / Daily Faceoff / September 30

Stars sign Casey DeSmith to two-year extension

The Dallas Stars are keeping goaltender Casey DeSmith around for the future, signing the 35-year-old to a two-year contract extension that will keep him

Jason Robertson News / NHL Trade Talk / September 26

Penguins Looking to Use a Loophole to Trade For Jason Robertson?

According to Nick Kypreos, the Pittsburgh Penguins may still be waiting in the wings to acquire superstar forward Jason Robertson. Linked to Robertson when the winger struggled to get an extension with the Dallas Stars, his one-year deal seemed to quiet speculation.

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 25

Four NHL teams under most pressure to win the Stanley Cup this season

Let's take a look at four NHL teams that are going to be facing the most pressure to win during the 2026-27 season.

Mark Messier torches Oilers for controversial Mike Babcock hiring

Zach Hyman invites Messier to visit Oilers after Babcock comments

Sharks name Macklin Celebrini 14th captain in franchise history

Is the NHL cooling down on expansion a good thing?

Five NHL rookies who have stood out the most during 2026-27 preseason

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 24

3 Takeaways From Stars’ 2-0 Preseason Home Win Over Wild

Jake Oettinger was supposed to start Wednesday. He felt some lower-body tightness after the morning skate; the Dallas Stars kept him out as a precaution.

Tyler Seguin News / The Hockey Writers / September 15

Stars Weekly: Seguin’s Injury, Training Camp, Joining Prime Video, & More

Happy Tuesday! I hope you all had a wonderful and safe weekend. Football is back, and that’s fun. But did you know we are just 17 days from Dallas Stars regular-season hockey?

Dallas Stars News / The Hockey Writers / September 11

Dallas Stars 2026-27 Season Preview: Defense

The Dallas Stars start training camp on Thursday, Sept. 17, and play their first preseason game on Sept. 21 in St. Louis against the Blues. As we march closer to the 2026-27 season, we will continue to preview the Stars and what they will look like when the regular season begins at the end of the month.