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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.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / April 27

Former Rangers Defenseman Dodges Serious Injury in Playoffs

The intensity of the Stanley Cup Playoffs can lead to serious injuries. Luckily former New York Rangers defenseman Nils Lundkvist dodged a catastrophic one in Game 4 between the Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild.

Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / April 27

Stars’ Nils Lundkvist to miss Game 5 after taking skate to face

Dallas Stars defenseman Nils Lundkvist will miss Game 5 of his team’s first-round series against the Minnesota Wild, according to Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine.

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NHL News / TheLeafsnation / April 27

Around the NHL: Senators’ Tkachuk linked to offseason trade, Kopitar waves goodbye to Kings’ faithful

Welcome back to another Stanley Cup Playoff edition of Around the NHL. It’s been a wild seven days across the league, as we’ve had two sweeps, one in each conference, one of this era’s best bids farewell, and there’s already been lots of offseason trade buzz brewing.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

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.

Dallas Stars News / Blackout Dallas / April 17

The Dallas Stars made sure to keep a rising star under contract this morning

The Dallas Stars did a little business this morning ahead of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs tomorrow. It's never too early or too late to lock down impressive young talent that's helped your team thrive over the season.

Dallas Stars News / Field Level Media / April 17

Stars D Nils Lundkvist signs 2-year, $3.5M extension

Dallas Stars defenseman Nils Lundkvist signed a two-year, $3.5 million contract extension, the team announced Friday. The deal runs through 2027-28 and adds to a big week for the 25-year-old Swede, who announced the birth of his first child -- a son -- on Tuesday and whose team opens the playoffs on Saturday at home against the Minnesota Wild.

Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / April 17

Stars sign Nils Lundkvist to two-year contract extension

The Dallas Stars announced Friday they had signed defenseman Nils Lundkvist to a two-year, $3.5-million contract extension that will pay him an annual salary of $1.75 million.

Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 17

Stars Sign Nils Lundkvist To Two-Year Extension

The Stars announced that they’ve signed defenseman Nils Lundkvist to a two-year extension worth $1.75MM annually. That’s a total value of $3.5MM for the righty, who could have gone to arbitration this summer.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 25

Six NHLers playing underrated defensive hockey in 2025-26

Defense has always been a tough skill to evaluate in hockey. The biggest problem is it’s not an event but the lack of an event: the lack of offense. Because of this conundrum, the only commonly used stats associated with defense are blocked shots, faceoffs, plus-minus, shorthanded ice time and takeaways.

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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.

Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / December 7

Stars activate Matt Duchene, Nils Lundkvist off IR; expected to play against Penguins

A couple of pieces are set to return to the Dallas Stars‘ lineup. On Sunday, the team announced that forward Matt Duchene has been activated off long-term injured reserve, while defenseman Nils Lundkvist has been removed from injured reserve as well.

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Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / October 20

Stars’ Nils Lundkvist placed on IR, out week-to-week

The Dallas Stars will have to make due without one their mainstay defensemen for the next little while. Head coach Glen Gulatzan told the media Monday that defenseman Nils Lundkvist has been placed on injured reserve, and is considered out week-to-week with a lower-body injury.

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / August 2, 2025

The $1.25M gamble that could unlock Dallas's playoff offense

How Nils Lundkvist's new contract could quietly change the Dallas Stars' power play The Dallas Stars have made a small move that could lead to much bigger results this season, especially with how they use their power play.

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / July 27, 2025

Craig Ludwig says the Stars must give this D-man more minutes or they risk wasting a first-round pick

On the latest DLLS Stars podcast, former Dallas defenseman Craig Ludwig raised the question fans have been asking for two seasons: Is Nils Lundkvist ready to finally make the leap to being a full-time NHL blueliner, or is this his last shot in Dallas?

Dallas Stars News / The Hockey Writers / June 20, 2025

Dallas Stars Sign Mavrik Bourque & Nils Lundkvist to Contract Extensions

The Dallas Stars have announced that they’ve signed both Mavrik Bourque and Nils Lundkvist to contract extensions. The Stars have been one of the more active teams over the last 24 hours and are expected to make even more moves as we get closer to the 2025 NHL Draft on June 27 and the opening of free agency on July 1.

Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / June 20, 2025

Stars sign Nils Lundkvist to one-year contract extension

The Dallas Stars announced on Friday that the team has agreed to terms with defenseman Nils Lundkvist on a one-year contract extension for the 2025-2026 season.