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SB Nation team blog- GDT: Stars @ Penguins (6 PM CT)
GAME DAY: Dallas Stars at Pittsburgh Penguins WHERE: PPG Paints Arena PUCK DROP: 6 PM TV: Prime Video RADIO: The Ticket 96.7-FM, 1310-AM LIVE STATS: NHL Game Center
Read at Defending Big D → - Stargazing, A Dallas Stars Puckcast – Episode 333: Doomcast 2026
Being a Dallas Stars fan still brings a bunch of baggage from the struggle years. Before your bad thoughts win out, we need to get them out.
Read at Defending Big D → - GDT: Stars @ Sabres (6 PM CT)
GAME DAY: Dallas Stars at Buffalo Sabres WHERE: KeyBank Center PUCK DROP: 6 PM TV: Prime Video RADIO: The Ticket 96.7-FM, 1310-AM LIVE STATS: NHL Game Center
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- Dallas Stars Daily Links: Back To The Basics
Well, that was a sigh of relief… After getting shut out by St. Louis and managing one goal in Nashville, the Dallas Stars weren’t exactly inspiring confidence.
Read at Defending Big D → - Afterwords: Now That’s More Like It
Admittedly, I did not watch the Dallas Stars’ first two games of the season. The first was because I didn’t realize it was on TNT and failed to find a way to record it.
Read at Defending Big D → - GDT: Stars vs. Sharks (7 PM CT)
GAME DAY: Dallas Stars vs. San Jose Sharks WHERE: American Airlines Center PUCK DROP: 7 PM TV: Prime Video RADIO: The Ticket 96.7-FM, 1310-AM PARTY ON PNC PLAZA: 5 p.m. at the South Entrance 50/50 BENEFICIARY: Dallas Stars Foundation
Read at Defending Big D → - GDT: Stars @ Predators (7 PM CT)
GAME DAY: Dallas Stars at Nashville Predators WHERE: Bridgestone Arena PUCK DROP: 7 PM TV: Prime Video RADIO: The Ticket 96.7-FM, 1310-AM
Read at Defending Big D → - GDT: Stars vs. Blues (8 PM CT)
GAME DAY: Dallas Stars vs. St.
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It’s a new season, which means it’s time for more bold predictions for the Dallas Stars. This year marks the eighth time I’ve written this piece, with… inconsistent results: 2026-26 : Not even close 2024-25 : Home run as Jim Nill trades two (actually three!) first rounders…
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Yardbarker
Stars feed- Rickard Rakell lifts Penguins over Stars with shootout winner
Rickard Rakell scored the shootout winner in the fourth round and the Penguins beat the Dallas Stars 2-1 Saturday night in Pittsburgh. Dallas forced overtime when Tyler Seguin tied it 1-1 with 30 seconds left in regulation after Roope Hintz won a faceoff and Seguin deflected…
Read at Yardbarker → - Mikko Rantanen, Stars ride momentum into matchup vs. Penguins
Mikko Rantanen looks to continue his strong start to the season when the Dallas Stars visit the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday. Rantanen has six points in his past three games, including four points in a 4-0 road win over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday.
Read at Yardbarker → - Is it Stanley Cup or bust for the Dallas Stars this season?
It is hard to find a more consistent team over the past decade than the Dallas Stars. With the exception of one season (the pandemic-shortened 2020-21), the Stars have made the playoffs in every year since 2018.
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- Mikko Rantanen, Jason Robertson spark offense as Stars blank Sabres
Mikko Rantanen had a goal and three assists and Jake Oettinger made 26 saves in his second straight shutout, helping the visiting Dallas Stars to a 4-0 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night.
Read at Yardbarker → - Is the Dallas Stars’ Stanley Cup Window Closing in 2026-27?
The Dallas Stars are one of the NHL’s most dependable teams in terms of regular season success. The Stars have missed just one Stanley Cup Playoffs appearance since 2018.
Read at Yardbarker → - Stars F Joel Kiviranta (lower body) to miss at least a week
Dallas Stars forward Joel Kiviranta will miss at least a week due to a lower-body injury, coach Glen Gulutzan said Wednesday. Kiviranta was injured blocking a shot in the Stars' 5-0 home victory over the San Jose Sharks on Monday.
Read at Yardbarker → - Stars in search of 'quality' while Sabres ride early momentum
With two days between games, Dallas Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan planned to get his players off their feet for a day before hitting the ice in preparation for their road matchup on Thursday against the Buffalo Sabres.
Read at Yardbarker → - Ontario Reign: Three Stars of the Week 9/28-10/4
The Ontario Reign’s opening week of their 12th AHL season is in the books. Ontario opened its 2026-27 season against the Coachella Valley Firebirds, their I-10 rivals, with a home-and-home series.
Read at Yardbarker → - Flyers sign Michael Bunting to one-year contract
After a rough start to their season, the Philadelphia Flyers are bringing in some help for their forward group. On Tuesday, the Flyers signed winger Michael Bunting to a one-year, $1.2 million contract.
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The Hockey Writers - Stars
Team blog- Dallas Stars’ Jersey History Ranked
The franchise was known as the Minnesota North Stars from 1967-1992 before they moved to Dallas. There are ten distinct uniforms that they had along the way from Minnesota to…
Read at The Hockey Writers - Stars → - NHL’s Biggest Disappointments to Start 2026-27
The NHL season is a week old which means it is the perfect time to overreact. After all, if you can’t tell everything you need to know about a team…
Read at The Hockey Writers - Stars → - NHL Rumours: Larkin Gets Booed, Carlo’s Kneeing Major & Bobrovsky Apologizes
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with Dylan Larkin, who received a passionate amount of boos for the Detroit Red Wings’ home opener. Elsewhere, Brandon Carlo was given…
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- Every NHL Team’s Longest-Tenured Player
*this article was updated in September 2026**this archive was originally written by Ryan Gagne Hockey players train their entire lives to make it to the best league in the world…
Read at The Hockey Writers - Stars → - 10 NHL Players Facing the Most Pressure in 2026-27
The 2026-27 season is going to be a test for every player. Some have proven enough that the results aren’t going to change public perception and/or contract value that much.…
Read at The Hockey Writers - Stars → - Bold Predictions for the NHL’s Central Division in 2026-27
The NHL’s Central Division sent four teams to the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season. The Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, and Utah Mammoth each entered the tournament, with the…
Read at The Hockey Writers - Stars → - Barron, Poirier Claimed, Holtz, Heinola, Jokiharju Among 70+ Players Placed on Waivers – 09/27/2026
As the NHL’s condensed training camp and preseason continue and the regular season approaches, teams are beginning to make significant cuts to their rosters, including placing players on waivers. Players…
Read at The Hockey Writers - Stars → - Englund, Trudeau Claimed, Wood, Engvall, Nylander Among 18 Players On Waivers – 09/26/2026
As the NHL’s condensed training camp and preseason continue and the regular season approaches, teams are beginning to make significant cuts to their rosters, including placing players on waivers. Players…
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WFAA Stars
Local beat coverage- Jake Oettinger has second straight shutout in the Stars' 4-0 victory over the Sabres
Jake Oettinger made 26 saves for his second straight shutout, Mikko Rantanen had a goal and three assists and the Dallas Stars beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-0 on...
Read at WFAA Stars → - Dallas still has chance to keep Mavericks and Stars, developer says
Both teams have announced plans to leave their home for the past 25 years, the American Airlines Center in Victory Park, once their leases expire in 2031.
Read at WFAA Stars → - Stars sign goalie Casey DeSmith to 2-year, $5 million extension as backup to Jake Oettinger
The Dallas Stars signed backup goaltender Casey DeSmith to a two-year, $5 million contract extension that runs through the 2028-29 season. The move means the...
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- Oettinger earns 17th career shutout as Stars beat Sharks 5-0; San Jose's Celebrini scratched
Jake Oettinger stopped the 14 shots and earned his 17th career shutout as the Dallas Stars beat the San Jose Sharks 5-0 on Monday night for their first victory of...
Read at WFAA Stars → - Jake Oettinger posts a shutout as the Stars beat the Sharks 5-0
Jake Oettinger stopped 14 shots and earned his 17th career shutout as the Dallas Stars beat the San Jose Sharks 5-0 on Monday night for their first victory of the...
Read at WFAA Stars → - Saros makes 29 saves as Predators beat Stars 2-1
Steven Stamkos and Nils Hoglander scored power-play goals in the first period, Juuse Saros made 29 saves and the Nashville Predators beat the Dallas Stars 2-1 on...
Read at WFAA Stars → - Dallas Stars roll out the Victory Green carpet for opening night against Blues
The Stars are kicking off the new season with a Victory Green carpet, live music, giveaways and a special interactive pregame show.
Read at WFAA Stars → - Well-rested Dallas Stars hope long offseason sets them up to make another deep playoff run
The Dallas Stars are ready for the new season after their longest offseason in five years. Captain Jamie Benn and his teammates used the extra time to rest,...
Read at WFAA Stars → - Dallas Stars announce initial 21-player roster for 2026-27 season
The Stars’ initial roster includes 12 forwards, seven defensemen and two goaltenders, with Joel Kiviranta the lone offseason addition listed by the team.
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Stars Thoughts
Team blog- Game 5 AfterThoughts: Heroics, but Not Enough Heroes
Dallas got a point they deserved
Read at Stars Thoughts → - Friday Free-for-All: How the Stars Got Back to Level and a Trip Down Evgenii Dadonov Memory Lane
October Oettinger is fearsome indeed
Read at Stars Thoughts → - Game 4 AfterThoughts: East Is Eden
Even the power play was living in paradise tonight
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- Wednesday Dallas Stars Roundup: Joel Kiviranta to Miss Time, Rush Chance Video Breakdown, and Esa Lindell’s Jokerit vs. Hintz and Heiskanen’s HIFK
- Some Thoughts on Glen Gulutzan, Forward Lines, and Patience
Eighty-four games makes for a long season
Read at Stars Thoughts → - Game 3 AfterThoughts: Just What the Captain Ordered
From goalie to goal-scorers, Dallas made good on their word tonight
Read at Stars Thoughts → - Monday Rundown: Breakout Breakdowns, Top-Six Statistics, Tyler Seguin’s Resilience, and a Wild Texas Stars Opening Weekend
Maybe San Jose will be what the doctor ordered
Read at Stars Thoughts → - Game 2 AfterThoughts: A Goal, but Not The Goal
The Stars offense has looked more daunted than vaunted through two games
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There could have been two losses in this game, but it sounds like there will only be one
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Defending Big D
Team blog- GDT: Stars @ Penguins (6 PM CT)
GAME DAY: Dallas Stars at Pittsburgh Penguins WHERE: PPG Paints Arena PUCK DROP: 6 PM TV: Prime Video RADIO: The Ticket 96.7-FM, 1310-AM LIVE STATS: NHL Game Center
Read at Defending Big D → - Stargazing, A Dallas Stars Puckcast – Episode 333: Doomcast 2026
Being a Dallas Stars fan still brings a bunch of baggage from the struggle years. Before your bad thoughts win out, we need to get them out.
Read at Defending Big D → - GDT: Stars @ Sabres (6 PM CT)
GAME DAY: Dallas Stars at Buffalo Sabres WHERE: KeyBank Center PUCK DROP: 6 PM TV: Prime Video RADIO: The Ticket 96.7-FM, 1310-AM LIVE STATS: NHL Game Center
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- Dallas Stars Daily Links: Back To The Basics
Well, that was a sigh of relief… After getting shut out by St. Louis and managing one goal in Nashville, the Dallas Stars weren’t exactly inspiring confidence.
Read at Defending Big D → - Afterwords: Now That’s More Like It
Admittedly, I did not watch the Dallas Stars’ first two games of the season. The first was because I didn’t realize it was on TNT and failed to find a way to record it.
Read at Defending Big D → - GDT: Stars vs. Sharks (7 PM CT)
GAME DAY: Dallas Stars vs. San Jose Sharks WHERE: American Airlines Center PUCK DROP: 7 PM TV: Prime Video RADIO: The Ticket 96.7-FM, 1310-AM PARTY ON PNC PLAZA: 5 p.m. at the South Entrance 50/50 BENEFICIARY: Dallas Stars Foundation
Read at Defending Big D → - GDT: Stars @ Predators (7 PM CT)
GAME DAY: Dallas Stars at Nashville Predators WHERE: Bridgestone Arena PUCK DROP: 7 PM TV: Prime Video RADIO: The Ticket 96.7-FM, 1310-AM
Read at Defending Big D → - GDT: Stars vs. Blues (8 PM CT)
GAME DAY: Dallas Stars vs. St.
Read at Defending Big D → - Bold Predictions for the 2026-27 Dallas Stars Season
It’s a new season, which means it’s time for more bold predictions for the Dallas Stars. This year marks the eighth time I’ve written this piece, with… inconsistent results: 2026-26 : Not even close 2024-25 : Home run as Jim Nill trades two (actually three!) first rounders…
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Around the NHL
From league outlets- Takeaways: Penguins Deliver Complete Effort In 2-1 Shootout Win Over Dallas Stars To Snap Three-Game Skid
The Pittsburgh Penguins brought their A-game against one of the league's best teams Saturday to get back in the win column.
Read at Yahoo Sports → - NHL Highlights: Penguins 2, Stars 1 (SO)
Connor Dewar opened the scoring early in the third period before Tyler Seguin tied the game with 30 seconds remaining. Rickard Rakell scored the decisive shootout goal to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a 2-1 win over the Dallas Stars.
Read at Sportsnet → - Dallas Stars vs. Pittsburgh Penguins: Game Highlights
- Rickard Rakell scores in shootout to lift Penguins over Stars, 2-1
— Rickard Rakell scored the deciding goal in the shootout and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Dallas Stars 2-1 on Saturday.
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- Dallas Stars At Pittsburgh Penguins Preview: Lineup Changes, Where To Watch
The Pittsburgh Penguins will look to snap their three-game losing streak on Saturday night.
Read at Yahoo Sports → - Penguins host the Stars on losing streak
Dallas Stars (2-2, in the Central Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (2-2-1, in the Metropolitan Division)
Read at ESPN → - 6 things we’ve learned from NHL season so far, including Stars, Flames, Maple Leafs takeaways
We are still in the early stages of the 2026-27 NHL season, but there are some trends emerging that are worth paying attention to when it comes to the larger narrative of the season. Whether it’s gambles that paid off in free agency, prospects emerging, or teams languishing in…
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