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2 early Stars trade candidates after 1st-round loss to Wild

The 2025-26 NHL season was a strong one for the Dallas Stars. They once again eclipsed the 50-win mark and earned the second overall spot in the Central Division behind only the rival Colorado Avalanche and ahead of the Minnesota Wild.

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Stars set for cap troubles with Jason Robertson’s contract

The Dallas Stars were eliminated in the first-round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Thursday night, losing in six games to the Minnesota Wild. It’s a disappointing end to a Stars’ season that saw the NHL’s lone Texas franchise go 50-20-12 with 112 points, the third-best regular-season record in the league.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 1

Stars’ Rantanen fined for cross-checking Wild’s Kaprizov

Even though his season might be over, a member of the Dallas Stars has a little business to attend to before heading out for vacation. On Friday, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced that Stars forward Mikko Rantanen has been fined $5,000 for cross-checking Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov.

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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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 1

3 Takeaways From Stars’ Disappointing Game 6 Loss to Wild

The Dallas Stars have had some heartbreaking moments in the postseason in recent years. But their first-round series against the Minnesota Wild may have been their most disappointing result to date.

Matt Duchene News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 1

Stars’ Matt Duchene sends emotional message after crushing series loss to Wild

It was a tough end for the only hockey team in the Lone Star State, as the Dallas Stars lost 5-2 in Game 6 to the Minnesota Wild, ending their season. After the loss, Matt Duchene reflected on the loss and expressed that he believed his team would return to the playoffs next season.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 1

3 Stars most to blame for 1st-round loss to Wild

The Dallas Stars lost to the Minnesota Wild in six games in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They went home for Game 5 with the series tied at two, but lost the final two games of their season.

Glen Gulutzan News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 1

Stars’ Glen Gulutzan makes tough admission about Wild series collapse

The Dallas Stars are out of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Dallas needed a win on Thursday to keep its season alive. However, Quinn Hughes scored twice for the Minnesota Wild to end Dallas’s season in six games.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 30

Kirill Kaprizov, Quinn Hughes are reason Wild have real chance at Stanley Cup

The Stanley Cup might finally be within reach for the Wild. There are two players on the roster who are making it possible.

Wild defeat Stars, advance to second round

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Cam York on stick throw celebration: 'I don't want a lawsuit'

Kraken's Jessica Campbell to explore options this summer

Mammoth return home with season on line vs. resilient Golden Knights

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 30

Stars’ Mikko Rantanen heads to locker room after Marcus Foligno incident

The Dallas Stars are facing elimination against the Minnesota Wild in Game 6. Minnesota can advance to the second round with a win on Thursday night. Dallas needs to play its best game.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 30

3 Keys to Stars Survival in Game 6 vs. Wild

For the ninth time in their last 10 rounds of playoff hockey, the Dallas Stars are on the brink of elimination as they prepare for Game 6 against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night, down 3-2 in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 1

Misha Donskov to coach Canada’s men’s World Championship, World Junior teams

Canada has its man to run Team Canada for not just one, but two of the biggest tournaments in international hockey. On Thursday, Hockey Canada announced that Misa Donskov will be the head coach of the Canadian National Team for the 2026 and 2027 IIHF Men’s World Championship, as well as the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship.

Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 30

Stars Expected To Scratch Tyler Myers In Game 6

With their first-round matchup against the Minnesota wild on the line, the Dallas Stars appear set to scratch defenseman Tyler Myers for Game 6 per Lia Assimakopoulos of Dallas News.

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NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 30

Stars making 2 lineup changes for do-or-die Game 6 vs. Wild

Their season is on the line, and the Dallas Stars’ season is on the line as they look to overcome the Minnesota Wild at Grand Casino Arena. With that said, the Stars will make some lineup changes and adjust their lines as they attempt to win Game 6 to force a Game 7 back home, according to Lia Assimakopoulos.

Nils Lundkvist News / Athlon Sports / April 30

Stars Announce Nils Lundkvist News Before Game 6 vs. Wild

The Dallas Stars are trailing the first-round series against the Minnesota Wild 3-2 after a 4-2 loss in Game 5 on Tuesday. Following back-to-back wins to take a 2-1 series lead, scoring eight goals in those two games combined, the Stars have now lost consecutive outings while scoring just four goals across those two losses.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 30

Stars coach gets 100% real on facing elimination in Game 6 vs. Wild

The Dallas Stars are down to their last defeat in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, but it’s a place they’ve gotten familiar with over the last few seasons.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 29

Stars in search of calm facing Game 6 elimination vs. Wild

The Dallas Stars will look to play with a sense of calm as they face elimination in Game 6 against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night in St. Paul. Dallas has dropped back-to-back games in the best-of-seven Western Conference quarterfinals series and trails Minnesota 3-2, following Tuesday's 4-2 loss in Game 5.

Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 29

Stars’ Jamie Benn Fined For Cross-Checking

The NHL’s Department of Player Safety has announced that Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn has been fined $2,604.17, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for cross-checking Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman.

Roope Hintz News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Stars Announce Roope Hintz News Before Game 6 vs. Wild

The Dallas Stars enter Game 6 trailing the Minnesota Wild 3-2 in their first-round series after a 4-2 loss on home ice on Tuesday, leaving them on the verge of elimination.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 29

Stars miss Roope Hintz as they're on the brink of elimination against Wild in Stanley Cup playoffs

If center Roope Hintz were available for the Dallas Stars in their first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Wild, things may be different.

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Dallas Stars News / Athlon Sports / April 26

Stars Announce Nils Lundkvist News After 'Deep' Facial Cut in Game 4

The Dallas Stars couldn't finish the Minnesota Wild in Game 4 of their first-round series, allowing the game to reach overtime and ultimately falling 3-2.