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Dallas Stars To Activate Radek Faksa

The Dallas Stars are inching toward full strength heading into the postseason. According to Lia Assimakopoulos of the Dallas Morning News, the Stars are expected to activate forward Radek Faksa from the injured reserve, and he’ll make his return to the lineup this evening.

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Dallas Stars Sign Christian Fitzgerald

The Dallas Stars have continued adding to their organizational depth through the college ranks. Dallas has announced the signing of forward Christian Fitzgerald to a one-year contract, beginning in the 2026-27 season.

Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / April 13

Stars sign Christian Fitzgerald to entry-level contract

An exceptional college veteran has earned himself an NHL contract. On Monday, Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill announced that the team has signed forward Christian Fitzgerald to a one-year, entry-level contract.

Jake Oettinger News / Field Level Media / April 12

Jake Oettinger has Stars trending in right direction ahead of Leafs matchup

The Dallas Stars will visit the Toronto Maple Leafs Monday night knowing where they stand entering the playoffs. The Stars (48-20-12, 108 points) clinched the No.

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Dallas Stars News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 12

Stars’ Miro Heiskanen, Roope Hintz both likely out until playoffs

The Dallas Stars have just two games left in the regular season and have already locked up a first-round matchup with the Minnesota Wild, with home-ice advantage.

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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.

Cameron Hughes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 12

Stars Reassign Cameron Hughes

The Dallas Stars announced today that forward Cameron Hughes has been reassigned to their AHL affiliate, the Texas Stars. The move signals that one of the team’s injured forwards is ready to return to the lineup for the team’s upcoming two-game road trip.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 11

Stars blank Rangers; sew up first-round playoff home ice edge

Jason Robertson scored a power-play goal with 7:11 left in regulation for the Dallas Stars, who earned a 2-0 victory in over the New York Rangers Saturday.

Miro Heiskanen News / Athlon Sports / April 11

Stars Announce Miro Heiskanen News Before Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Dallas Stars are managing a growing list of injuries as the regular season winds down, with several key players sidelined entering the final three games.

Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 10

Stars Provide Several Injury Updates

The Stars have been one of the top teams in the NHL all season and have done so despite missing several key players for extended stretches. They also

Miro Heiskanen News / Daily Faceoff / April 10

Stars hope Miro Heiskanen back in time for playoffs

The Dallas Stars will be without their top defenseman for the remainder of the regular season, as Miro Heiskanen will miss their final three games due to a lower-body injury, according to head coach Glen Gulutzan.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 10

Stars tuning, healing up for postseason vs. future-looking Rangers

The Dallas Stars play their final home game of the regular season Saturday when they host the New York Rangers. Dallas has won three of four games on its homestand so far.

Miro Heiskanen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 10

Miro Heiskanen Undergoing Imaging To Evaluate Lower-Body Injury

The Stars lost Miro Heiskanen in last night’s win over the Wild with an apparent lower-body injury, toepicking as he received a hit from Minnesota center Ryan Hartman.

Dallas Stars News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 10

Stars’ Miro Heiskanen, Roope Hintz get troubling injury updates ahead of playoffs

The Dallas Stars earned a huge win over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night — the same team they’ll be playing in Round 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs — but they lost yet another player to injury.

Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / April 10

Stars' Roope Hintz out for remainder of regular season

The Dallas Stars will continue to be without their first-line center for the rest of the regular season.

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Miro Heiskanen News / Athlon Sports / April 10

Stars Coach Announces Miro Heiskanen Update After Leaving Wild Game

The Dallas Stars moved closer to securing home ice in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a comeback win over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday.

NHL News / Stadium Rant / April 10

2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round Preview: Dallas Stars Vs. Minnesota Wild

The first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs delivers one of the most compelling matchups in the Western Conference, as the Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild collide in a Central Division showdown.

Dallas Stars News / Field Level Media / April 10

Jason Robertson's 3rd-period goal helps Stars rally past Wild

Mikko Rantanen, Wyatt Johnston, and Colin Blackwell each had a goal and an assist in the Dallas Stars' 5-4 comeback win over the visiting Minnesota Wild on Thursday.

Wyatt Johnston News / Field Level Media / April 7

Wyatt Johnston nets OT winner as Stars rally past Flames

Wyatt Johnston's second goal of the game was the overtime winner to give the host Dallas Stars a 4-3 comeback victory over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 5

Islanders' firing of Patrick Roy changes perception about present, future

The New York Islanders fired Patrick Roy and announced the hiring of veteran coach Pete DeBoer in a stunning move on Easter Sunday.

Red Wings' Patrick Kane goes from hero to scapegoat in loss to Wild

Penguins captain Sidney Crosby extends record streak in win over Panthers

Panthers make history by missing playoffs after back-to-back titles

Morgan Rielly sends message to Maple Leafs after playoff elimination

Surprising name emerges as candidate for Maple Leafs' GM job

Sabres end longest postseason drought in NHL history

NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / April 3

Investigation underway over apparent Nazi salute at Stars game

A viral video from a Dallas Stars home game against the Toronto Maple Leafs in December has prompted an internal investigation by American Airlines Center officials.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 1

NHL Rumors: Does Bruce Cassidy's Hard Style Wear on Players?

For the second time in his coaching career, Bruce Cassidy finds himself let go as a head coach in the National Hockey League. The first time came in the summer of 2022, when the Boston Bruins let Cassidy go.

Dallas Stars 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.

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

Canucks sign Victor Mancini to two-year extension

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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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Mikko Rantanen News / NHL Trade Talk / February 21