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Analyst says explains why Wyatt Johnston underperformed in the playoffs last season

Wyatt Johnston drew heavy playoff attention, and Sam Nestler questions how pressure shaped his postseason with the Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars know that Wyatt Johnston has quickly become a key piece, but one recent discussion raised a question about what comes with that spotlight.

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Reporter roasts Wyatt Johnson "I don't know what the hell happened to him in the playoffs"

The Dallas Stars, Wyatt Johnston, and a harsh critique from a local reporter are drawing attention as questions mount about Johnston's sudden drop in production during the playoffs compared to his regular-season performance.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 26

Connor McDavid is on a mission as Oilers take 2-1 series lead

The Edmonton Oilers took a 2-1 series lead in the Western Conference Finals on Sunday thanks to a 6-1 win over the Dallas Stars.

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Dallas Stars News / Yardbarker / May 18

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Dallas has star players who can score and take over games, an elite defenseman and a potential series-changing goalie.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / May 4

Stars could make another deep postseason run after Game 7 win

Stars could make another deep postseason run after winning Game 7

The Dallas Stars are moving on thanks to a third-period explosion in Game 7 against Colorado on Saturday night.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / May 3

Stars' Mikko Rantanen gets revenge on Avalanche in Game 7

If the Colorado Avalanche didn't already have regrets about trading Mikko Rantanen away this season, they most certainly do now.

Stars could make another deep postseason run after Game 7 win

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Oilers veteran defenseman won't play in the second round

NHL and Gary Bettman called out for playoff scheduling decision

NHL makes big change to draft lottery that should silence conspiracies

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NHL News / TheLeafsnation / April 29

Around the NHL: Panthers rally in 3rd-period comeback, Johnston, Rantanen lead rout of Avalanche

Welcome to another edition of Around the NHL, where we take a look at current events across the league. With the playoffs in full swing, the Toronto Maple Leafs may be looking across the bracket, where the Florida Panthers have taken a 3-1 lead over the Tampa Bay Lightning, while the Dallas Stars are up 3-2 on the Colorado Avalanche.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 29

Stars pull away, grab 3-2 series edge on Avalanche

Wyatt Johnston produced two goals and an assist for the Dallas Stars in a 6-2 win against the visiting Colorado Avalanche in Game 5 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series on Monday night.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 29

Stanley Cup playoffs takeaways: Controversial hit could lead to Aaron Ekblad suspension

The 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Monday with two more games. Here are our takeaways as the Panthers and Stars moved closer to the second round.

Panthers stun Lightning with two goals in 11 seconds to take series lead

Florida’s Niko Mikkola tossed for boarding

Stars pull away, grab a 3-2 series edge on the Avalanche

Penguins, Mike Sullivan split makes sense for both sides

Vezina Trophy finalists named

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 4

Stars aim to match franchise record vs. Penguins

Wyatt Johnston and the Dallas Stars look to extend a number of impressive streaks while the team aims to match a franchise record on Saturday afternoon when it hosts the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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.

Stars to acquire, extend Mikko Rantanen on max-term deal

Stars net OT winner to complete comeback over Flames

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Dallas Stars News / Field Level Media / March 3

Wyatt Johnston, rising Stars tangle with Devils

The streaking Dallas Stars try to keep the goals coming when they host the Jack Hughes-less New Jersey Devils on Tuesday. Dallas leads the NHL in both wins (19) and goals (98) since Dec.

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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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 2

Wyatt Johnston Nets Hat Trick in Stars’ 6-3 Win Over Blues

The Dallas Stars (39-19-2) continued their winning ways on Sunday night, as they defeated the St. Louis Blues (29-27-6) 6-3 at American Airlines Center.

Dallas Stars News / Field Level Media / March 2

Wyatt Johnston's 3 power-play goals lead Stars past Blues

Wyatt Johnston scored a hat trick to lead the host Dallas Stars past the St. Louis Blues 6-3 on Sunday. Dallas went 4-for-4 with the man advantage and Johnston scored three of those power-play goals to give him 21 goals on the season.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 29

Johnston Scores Hat Trick in Stars’ 4-3 OT Win Over Golden Knights

For the first time this season, the Dallas Stars (31-17-1) won a game they were trailing after two periods, completing the comeback and defeating the Vegas Golden Knights (31-15-4) 4-3 in overtime at T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday.

Dallas Stars News / Field Level Media / January 29

Wyatt Johnston caps hat trick in OT as Stars top Knights

Wyatt Johnston scored a natural hat trick, including the game-winner 20 seconds into overtime, as the Dallas Stars rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night in Las Vegas.