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Stars eager to end skid in matchup vs. scuffling Blackhawks

Losses have been rare for the Dallas Stars this season, a feat that's helped them to second place in the NHL's overall standings. But after closing 2025 with their third straight defeat, they'll look to open 2026 on better terms when they visit the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night.

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Thomas Harley’s honest admission after making Team Canada’s Olympic roster

The Winter Olympics are coming over the horizon as the calendar flips to 2026. Many around the hockey world are eagerly awaiting to see who will make each nation’s roster.

NHL News / Yardbarker / December 30

Olympic roster will be test to see if USA Hockey has learned from mistakes

The United States is expected to announce its roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics men's hockey tournament on Friday, and it will be a significant test as to whether or not the organization has learned from its previous mistakes.

Team USA would be setting itself up for Olympic failure if Stars' Jason Robertson is left off roster

Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky moves up NHL's all-time wins list

Red Wings' young defensive duo may help team end playoff drought

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The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

Jason Robertson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 30

Stars rumors: Jason Robertson could be left off Team USA again

Team USA is days away from naming its hockey teams for the 2026 Olympics. After the Men’s team lost to Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off, fans eagerly await the changes Bill Guerin will make to the squad.

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Nathan Bastian News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 30

Stars Assign Nathan Bastian On Conditioning Stint

The Stars announced they’ve loaned right winger Nathan Bastian to AHL Texas for a conditioning stint. Bastian will remain on the active roster and can spend up to two weeks in the minors before Dallas must either keep him in the NHL or place him on waivers.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 29

Stars Weekly: Dominant December, Mikko Rantanen, Power Play Success, & PWHL Takeover

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our readers of The Hockey Writers and our coverage of the Dallas Stars. Here’s to a terrific 2026. The Stars went 1-0-2 last week and continue to ride a six-game point streak heading into 2025’s final game on Wednesday night.

Dallas Stars News / The Hockey Writers / December 29

Stars Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Oettinger, Robertson and More

The Dallas Stars have a relatively light week with three games, including a New Year’s Eve home game and a New Year’s Day road test in Chicago. Despite recent stumbles, the Stars remain 2nd in the Western Conference (25-7-7 record), trailing the Colorado Avalanche by six points.

Mikko Rantanen News / The Hockey Writers / December 28

Mikko Rantanen’s Case to Be Finland’s Captain at 2026 Olympics

The Finnish Captain for this year’s Olympic team is normally set in stone. When Aleksander Barkov is healthy, he is the cleanest “Finnish captain” archetype in today’s NHL, an elite two-way center and a low-ego communicator.

Dallas Stars News / Breakaway on SI / December 27

PWHL's Allyson Simpson, Hannah Bilka Deliver Stars' Puck Drop

While the Dallas Stars were hosting the Chicago Blackhawks, all eyes were on PWHL players Allyson Simpson and Hannah Bilka during the pregame festivities.

Dallas Stars News / Breakaway on SI / December 27

Torrent’s Hannah Bilka Celebrates Homecoming With Stars Puck Drop

For the Seattle Torrent's Hannah Bilka, the PWHL's Texas Takeover Tour brought her home. The Seattle Torrent will be taking on the New York Sirens in Dallas's American Airlines Center in part of the PWHL's 2025-26 Takeover Tour.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 26

Stars rested and ready to face slumping Blackhawks

The Dallas Stars and visiting Chicago Blackhawks are pointed in opposite directions as they return from the holiday break on Saturday night. Both teams are coming off losses on Tuesday night.

NHL News / Yardbarker / December 23

USA would be setting up for Olympic failure if it snubs Jason Robertson

Team USA would be setting itself up for Olympic failure if Stars' Jason Robertson is left off roster

As things stand entering play on Tuesday, Robertson's 23 goals are fourth-most in the entire NHL.

Rangers place Miller on injured reserve with upper-body injury

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NHL News / Field Level Media / December 21

Stars explode in third period to say Maple Leafs

The Dallas Stars extended their win streak to four with a 5-1 win over the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday night. Esa Lindell picked up two helpers for the home team while Scott Laughton netted Toronto's only goal of the night.

Dallas Stars News / The Hockey Writers / December 21

Oettinger Shines Bright in Stars’ 5-1 Win Over Maple Leafs

The Dallas Stars (25-7-5) defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs (15-15-5) 5-1 at the American Airlines Center on Sunday night. While the score was lopsided at the final buzzer, it was the Stars’ goaltender who stole the show in Dallas.

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Adam Erne News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 19

Stars Activate Adam Erne From Injured Reserve

The Dallas Stars announced earlier today that Adam Erne has been activated from long term injured reserve. The forward landed on IR in early November,

Tyler Seguin News / Daily Faceoff / December 19

Stars’ Tyler Seguin undergoes surgery; will be reevaluated after Olympics

Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill shared an update on the status of injured forward Tyler Seguin on Friday morning. “Tyler Seguin underwent successful surgery on Tuesday, Dec.

Dallas Stars News / Field Level Media / December 19

Wyatt Johnston scores twice to lead Stars past Sharks

Wyatt Johnston scored two goals for the visiting Dallas Stars in a 5-3 win against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night. Roope Hintz had a goal and an assist, Esa Lindell and Mikko Rantanen each had two assists, and Jake Oettinger made 34 saves for the Stars, who have won six of eight.

NHL News / Yardbarker / December 16

NHL Department of Player Safety has stopped caring about player safety

Now the department is run by George Parros, a former NHL player whose only claim to fame in the league was for fighting people.

Igor Shesterkin had violent outburst after Rangers loss

Nick Saban purchases a stake in an NHL team

Leafs' Anthony Stolarz 'not making progress' on injury, seeing specialist

Devils' Simon Nemec placed on injured reserve

Kings place Darcy Kuemper on injured reserve

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Mikko Rantanen News / Athlon Sports / December 16

Stars' Mikko Rantanen Addresses Hit that Injured LA Kings Goalie

The Dallas Stars broke a two-game losing skid with a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings, but most headlines centered on Darcy Kuemper's early exit from the game.