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Stars forward Mavrik Bourque’s perfect reaction to first career NHL hat trick

Dallas Stars forward Mavrik Bourque played the best game of his NHL career just a couple hundred kilometers away from where he grew up, recording his first ever hat trick and adding an assist in a come-from-behind 6-5 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena on Monday night.

Miro Heiskanen News / Athlon Sports / April 14

Miro Heiskanen Injury Update Emerges Before Stars-Sabres Game

The Dallas Stars continue preparing for the postseason after securing the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference and currently having the third-best record across the NHL.

Mavrik Bourque News / Field Level Media / April 13

Mavrik Bourque's first hat trick sparks Stars' rally vs. Leafs

Mavrik Bourque completed his first career hat trick with the go-ahead goal late in the third period Monday night as the visiting Dallas Stars defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-5.

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Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / April 13

Stars’ Bunting, Faksa return to lineup on Monday against Leafs

A couple of important forwards are set to get back into the swing of things heading into the postseason. It was revealed that Dallas Stars forwards Radek Faksa and Michael Bunting are set to return to the lineup on Monday night, as the team visits the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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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.

Radek Faksa News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 13

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.

Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 13

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.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 13

Prime Monday Night Hockey: Dallas Stars vs Toronto Maple Leafs

Monday Night Hockey on Prime wraps up today with in an East versus West battle. This matchup features the Dallas Stars visiting the Toronto Maple Leafs. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Dallas Stars 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 / 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.

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.

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.

Should the Canucks claim Kraken forward Tye Kartye off NHL waivers?

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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