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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 / 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.

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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?

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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 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.

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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 1

Rested Stars begin bounce-back bid against revamped Blues

The Dallas Stars open the season against the visiting St. Louis Blues on Friday night after a longer summer than in recent years. The Stars were eliminated in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs in six games in April.

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.

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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.

Matt Duchene News / Daily Faceoff / September 30

Stars’ Matt Duchene doubtful for season opener following setback for upper-body injury

Things are not looking up for Matt Duchene as the start of the regular season approaches. The Dallas Stars center is now doubtful to play in the regular season opener after experiencing a setback with an upper-body injury.

Casey DeSmith News / Field Level Media / September 30

Stars G Casey DeSmith signs 2-year, $5M extension

The Dallas Stars signed goaltender Casey DeSmith to a two-year, $5 million contract extension. The deal announced Wednesday with the 35-year-old veteran covers the 2027-28 and 2028-29 seasons.

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Casey DeSmith News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 30

Stars Sign Casey DeSmith To Two-Year Extension

The Dallas Stars are keeping their goalie tandem intact for the next three years. The Stars announced they have signed netminder Casey DeSmith to a two-year, $5MM ($2.5MM AAV) extension.

Dallas Stars 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

Remi Poirier News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 27

Devils Claim Remi Poirier Off Waivers From Stars

The New Jersey Devils have added to their goalie ranks by claiming Remi Poirier off of waivers from the Dallas Stars per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

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

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Jason Robertson News / Trade Talk Sports / September 25

Jason Robertson Has 'Tremendous Interest' in Pittsburgh

Eyebrows were raised when the Pittsburgh Penguins, a much-mentioned suitor for Jason Robertson, traded for his brother Nick this offseason, and it sounds like that situation is one hockey fans should continue to keep an eye on.

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.

Popular celebrity golf tourney staying in Tahoe through 2030

The annual celebrity golf tournament that draws scores of professional athletes and entertainers will remain at its current Lake Tahoe home in the Sierra Nevada Mountains through 2030.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 23

Jason Robertson (Jan. 1) and Drew Doughty (now) will be looking for extensions

Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: The Dallas Stars signed winger Jason Robertson to a one year, $12 million deal, as they couldn’t reach a long-term number.

Sam Steel News / Daily Faceoff / September 21

Stars sign Sam Steel to four-year extension

A notable depth player is sticking around the Lone Star State for a few more years. On Monday, the Dallas Stars announced that the team has signed forward Sam Steel to a four-year contract extension.

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.