Wyatt Johnston: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NHL News / LA Kings Insider / January 13

FINAL – Kings 1, Stars 3 – Perry, Doughty, Hiller

The LA Kings were unable to stack wins coming out of Edmonton as they fell by a 3-1 final score against the Dallas Stars on Monday evening at Crypto.com Arena.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 12

Fantasy Hockey 2025-26: Weekly Strength of Schedule and Streaming Targets — Week 15

Finding an edge in fantasy hockey often comes down to maximizing your man games — and targeting players with favourable matchups. Our Fantasy Hockey Strength of Schedule tool helps you do precisely that.

Dallas Stars News / The Hockey Writers / January 2

Stars’ Thomas Harley Gets Olympic Nod, While Wyatt Johnston Comes Up Short

It has been a fun year of predicting Olympic rosters, whether it’s here at The Hockey Writers, other media outlets, or just your run-of-the-mill water cooler chit-chat.

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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.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 26

Marc Savard Was Made the Scapegoat for the Maple Leafs’ Mess

The Toronto Maple Leafs fired assistant coach Marc Savard on Dec. 22 after struggles in the first half of the season. This firing comes after a road trip where they lost three straight to the Washington Capitals, Nashville Predators, and Dallas Stars.

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 / The Hockey Writers / December 19

Johnston Scores Twice, Stars Hold Off Sharks 5-3

The Dallas Stars (23-7-5) beat the San Jose Sharks (17-15-3) 5-3 at the SAP Center on Thursday night. Roope Hintz, Wyatt Johnston, Justin Hryckowian, and Jamie Benn scored for the Stars.

Dallas Stars News / Breakaway on SI / December 1

Stars' Young Core Continues Dominance

There is just something about drafting well and finding the right players to complete your core. Well, for Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill, he seems to have hit a home run with his current core.

Dallas Stars News / Field Level Media / November 30

NHL roundup: Wyatt Johnston (3 goals), Stars pound Senators

Wyatt Johnston posted the fourth hat trick of his career and added an assist to lead the Dallas Stars to their fourth straight victory with a 6-1 thrashing of the visiting Ottawa Senators on Sunday.

Dallas Stars News / The Hockey Writers / November 30

Johnston Scores Hat Trick, Stars Down Senators 6-1

The Dallas Stars (17-5-4) finished their weekend in style with a 6-1 victory on Sunday afternoon against the Ottawa Senators (12-9-4). Mavrik Bourque, Jason Robertson, Wyatt Johnston, and Jamie Benn scored for the Stars.

Dallas Stars News / Field Level Media / November 30

Wyatt Johnston's hat trick leads Stars to rout of Senators

Wyatt Johnston posted the fourth hat trick of his career, including two power-play goals, to lead the Dallas Stars to their fourth straight victory with a 6-1 pounding of the visiting Ottawa Senators on Sunday.

Dallas Stars News / Field Level Media / November 28

Wyatt Johnston's power-play goal guides Stars past Mammoth

Wyatt Johnston scored the eventual game-winner a 5-on-3 power play in the second period as the Dallas Stars topped the visiting Utah Mammoth 4-3 on Friday night.

Dallas Stars News / The Hockey Writers / November 13

Stars Shut Out Canadiens as Johnston Nets 100th Career Goal

Dallas Stars forward Wyatt Johnston’s game-opening 100th career goal was technically all the visiting team needed, on the strength of backup goalie Casey DeSmith’s strong play.

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Dallas Stars News / Breakaway on SI / November 13

Wyatt Johnston Hits Major Milestone in Stars’ Rout

Wyatt Johnston has constantly proven to the hockey world that youth does not necessarily equal early career growing pains throughout his short time in the NHL.

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / September 2

Wyatt Johnston makes surprising offseason change that could elevate his game in Dallas

The Dallas Stars already rely on Wyatt Johnston for scoring and durability, but his surprising offseason focus on faceoffs could quietly turn him into one of the NHL's most complete young centers.

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / August 27

Dallas Stars fans will love the subtle change Wyatt Johnston made this summer

It's rare to see a 22-year-old make a major adjustment after his best season yet, but Wyatt Johnston continues to separate himself from the pack. The Dallas

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / August 11

Wyatt Johnston shocks fans with major offseason change after breakout year

It's not often a 22-year-old player makes a major adjustment after their best season yet, but Wyatt Johnston isn't like most young NHL forwards. The Dallas Stars center just finished a career year, putting up 71 points and proving he can be a reliable scoring threat in any situation.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 3

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Dallas Stars News / NHL Trade Talk / March 7

Wyatt Johnston Signs Huge 5-Yr Deal with the Dallas Stars

The Dallas Stars have locked in forward Wyatt Johnston with a five-year contract extension worth $8.4 million per season. The deal, announced by both Darren Dreger and Elliotte Friedman, caps off what has been an incredibly busy day for the Stars organization.

Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / March 7

Report: Stars sign Wyatt Johnston to five-year contract extension

The Dallas Stars have signed center Wyatt Johnston to a five-year contract extension worth $8.4 million per season, reports TSN’s Darren Dreger. Skating

Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 7

Stars to sign Wyatt Johnston to massive extension

According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, the Dallas Stars have agreed to a five-year, $42M extension with forward Wyatt Johnston.

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Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 3

Stars, Wyatt Johnston Discussing Eight-Year Extension

The Stars are putting forth their best effort to finalize an extension for emerging center Wyatt Johnston before Friday’s trade deadline, Jeff Marek of Daily Faceoff reports Monday.

Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / March 3

The Sheet Blog: Stars, Wyatt Johnston working on contract extension

To no surprise, I’m told the Dallas Stars and Wyatt Johnston are working away at what his next deal will look like. Ideally, Stars GM Jim Nill would prefer to have Johnston’s number nailed down before making Trade Deadline moves, but this isn’t a perfect world.