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Saturday, April 18, 2026
Oettinger, Stars lose, face familiar 1-0 deficit

Continuing an undesirable pattern for fans at American Airlines Center, Dallas lost Game 1 for the ninth time in the last 11 playoff series on Saturday, as Jake Oettinger and the Stars lost to the...

The Dallas Stars get run over by a crazy train in Game 1 this afternoon

Is it too late to call the NHL front office and ask for a mulligan? There was nothing pretty about getting run over by the freight train this afternoon. Here are the four takeaways from today's game.

It seems that Mikko Rantanen forgot the playoffs started Saturday

Not a single Stars player looked sharp Saturday. Some of their normally best looked like AHLers. It was not the first impression the Stars wanted to make on the national stage.

Matt Boldy scores 2 goals and an assist as Wild overwhelm Stars 6-1 to open series

Matt Boldy had two goals with an assist, Joel Ericksson Ek scored two power-play goals and rookie goalie Jesper Wallstedt stopped 26 shots in his postseason debut...

Matt Boldy, Wild make big statement, rout Stars in series opener

Matt Boldy had two goals and an assist for the visiting Minnesota Wild in a 6-1 win against the Dallas Stars in Game 1 of their Western Conference fir

Boldy has 2 goals and an assist as Wild overwhelm Stars 6-1 to open series

Matt Boldy had two goals with an assist, Joel Ericksson Ek scored two power-play goals and rookie goalie Jesper Wallstedt stopped 27 shots in his postseason debut to help the Minnesota Wild beat...

Stars’ Miro Heiskanen will play Game 1 against Wild

In 77 games this season, Heiskanen had nine goals and 54 assists for 63 points, averaging a team-leading 25:28 of ice time.

The Dallas Stars look to set the tempo in Game 1 against the Minnesota Wild

The Dallas Stars look to set the tempo this afternoon against the Minnesota Wild. Here are the four keys to the game this afternoon at the American Airlines Center.

Texas-sized margarita boots and victory pretzels: Dallas Stars' playoff menu unveiled

Levy chefs unveil unique food and drink specials like a Texas-sized margarita boot as the Dallas Stars face the Minnesota Wild in their playoff opener.

'In our Ella Langley era' | The Dallas Stars are proud Ella Fellas and they got a special surprise before Game 1

Reminiscent of the Creed phenomenon in the Rangers clubhouse, Stars plane rides have been bumping music from rising country star Ella Langley.

Orioles' 5.49 ERA starter named one of most 'overhyped' stars in MLB

This veteran Orioles righty hasn't pitched well enough this season so far.

Guardians' 4.81 ERA righty was one of MLB's most 'overhyped' stars for 2026

This Guardians righty hasn't done enough to turn into a true star.

Dallas Stars Round 1 Preview: Series vs. Wild Is as Even as It Gets

The Dallas Stars take on the Minnesota Wild on Saturday afternoon to kick off their quest for their fourth straight Western Conference Final with hopes to finally get over the…

2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 1 Predictions

The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs are here, and Round 1 is set and ready to go. The writers at The Hockey Writers took a poll on the first-round matchups and cast their…

2026 NHL Western Conference Playoff Teams: Who’s Hot & Who’s Not

For as exciting as the Eastern Conference playoff race was this season, you can’t exactly say the same about the West. There are a couple of great teams in the…

Blackout Dallas playoff series predictions ahead of the series against the Wild

Before every playoff series the Stars are in, we make our series predictions on how the Stars are going to do. Here are our series predictions against the Minnesota Wild.

Friday, April 17, 2026
Is Kevin Durant playing vs. Lakers? Latest updates on Rockets star’s injury status for Game 1

Here’s what you need to know about Durant’s injury status for Game 1 against Los Angeles.

Stars injury report: Big boost before Stanley Cup playoffs Game 1 vs. Wild

Miro Heiskanen is expected to play in Game 1 against the Wild, Stars coach Glen Gulutzan said. The defenseman ranks fourth in the NHL in ice time.

Stars announce roster news before Stanley Cup playoffs

The Stars signed defenseman Nils Lundkvist to a two-year, $3.5 million extension on the eve of the playoffs. Dallas hosts Minnesota in Game 1 on Saturday.

Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild finally set for Game 1 in long-expected 1st-round NHL playoff series

The Central Division rivals spent the year jostling behind Presidents' Trophy winner Colorado. They'll now play a best-of-seven series. Game 1 is Saturday in Dallas.

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

The Dallas Stars made sure to keep one of their young rising talent under contract this morning. Here's more on the news about Nils Lundkvist staying in Dallas.

Dallas Stars news from practice ahead of Game 1 tomorrow afternoon

The Dallas Stars held practice at the American Airlines Center ahead of Game 1 on Saturday afternoon. Here's some news that came out of practice this morning.

Stars take win streak into playoffs as Wild goalies await

The Dallas Stars are entering the Stanley Cup Playoffs on a different path this season.,When they host the Minnesota Wild in Game 1 of their first-rou

Glen Gulutzan was ready to be coach of Dallas Stars this time after 12 seasons gaining experience

Glen Gulutzan was ready to be the head coach of the Dallas Stars this time. Gulutzan gained a lot of experience in the 12 years between being let go by the Stars after his first two seasons as an...

NHL playoffs arrive with the West stacked with contenders like Colorado, Dallas and Vegas

The Western Conference half of the NHL playoffs has the league-leading Colorado Avalanche and fellow Stanley Cup-contending Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild all on the same side of the bracket. On...

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 an

Stars sign Nils Lundkvist to two-year contract extension

The Stars’ defenseman has three goals and 11 points, averaging 16:29 of ice time through 52 games this season.

2026 Stanley Cup Playoff Schedule

Follow every game of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs with insightful opinions, highlights, and breaking news. Eastern Conference Round 1 Boston Bruins (WC1) vs. Buffalo Sabres (A1) Game 1: Boston at…

2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket

Follow every game of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs with insightful opinions, highlights, and breaking news. Whether your favorite team is battling for the most coveted trophy in professional sports…

Thursday, April 16, 2026
Wild coach mum on Game 1 goalie against Stars

The Wild's preference is to keep a secret whether Filip Gustavsson or Jesper Wallstedt will start in goal for Game 1 against the Stars.

Ex-Alabama player accused of impersonating NFL stars in $20m fraud scheme
2026 NHL playoffs: Quinn Hughes, Jack Eichel among Team USA stars chasing Stanley Cup after Olympic gold

These Team USA stars are trying to join a very exclusive club with a Stanley Cup victory

5 AEW Stars That Could Dethrone New World Champ Darby Allin, Including Kazuchika Okada

On Wednesday night, AEW’s ultimate underdog, Darby Allin, did the once unthinkable and reached the professional wrestling mountaintop. After earning […]

2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Lightning vs. Canadiens series preview

The Lightning are set up for one more run at a Stanley Cup, but will the up-and-coming Canadiens end the run before it begins?

Stars vs. Wild schedule: Dates, times, TV channels, scores for NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series

Here’s a complete guide to watching the Dallas Stars vs. Minnesota Wild series, including start times, TV channels and live stream information.

Stars center Roope Hintz to miss start of playoffs; Miro Heiskanen expected to return, coach says

Dallas Stars top-line center Roope Hintz will miss the start of the playoffs after experiencing a setback in his recovery from a lower-body injury, while the team is getting healthier at other...

Stars May Be in Win-Now Mode, But the Window Is Just Opening

The Dallas Stars are days away from starting the long climb, once again, to play for the Stanley Cup. In the last three seasons, they have been two and three…

Dallas Stars begin playoffs Saturday afternoon

The NHL announced the start time for Game 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs series between Dallas and Minnesota will be 4:30 p.m. on April 18 at the American Airlines Center. A complete schedule...

5 Most Interesting Potential Stanley Cup Final Matchups

With the regular season nearly over, the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs are about to begin, and the Eastern Conference will feature a guaranteed new Cup Finalist. These playoffs feature teams…

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Wyatt Johnston seals Stars' regular season-ending 4-3 shootout win over Sabres

Wyatt Johnston scored the decisive shootout goal and the Dallas Stars posted their third consecutive 50-win season with a 4-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on...

Stars' Hintz to miss start of playoffs after setback

Stars top-line center Roope Hintz will miss the start of the playoffs after experiencing a setback in his recovery from a lower-body injury, while the team is getting healthier at other positions,...

3 Stars-Wild bold predictions for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoff

One of the biggest match-ups in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs features two teams from the Central Division as the Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild prepare to face off. Not only are...

Stars edge Sabres in shootout, stay hot going into playoffs

Wyatt Johnston scored the shootout winner for the Dallas Stars in a 4-3 victory over the host Buffalo Sabres in the regular-season finale for both tea

Dallas Stars have their up and downs in the season finale in Buffalo

The Dallas Stars had their ups and downs in the season finale tonight. While there were some good things, there were some things they need to work on before Saturday.

Stars center Roope Hintz to miss start of playoffs; Miro Heiskanen hopeful to return, coach says

Stars coach Glen Gulutzan spoke to the media ahead of his team's regular season finale, sharing updates about his team's injuries as he prepares for the playoffs.

3 Dallas Stars players that must carve out a role in the playoffs

It is easy to identify three players who will play unique roles in April. Sam Steel, Justin Hryckowian, and Michael Bunting are all going to be shuffled up.

Stars hit 50 wins as Johnston seals finale in shootout

Wyatt Johnston scored the decisive shootout goal, and the Dallas Stars posted their third consecutive 50-win season with a 4-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night in the...

The Dallas Stars and the Buffalo Sabres prep for the Stanley Cup Playoffs tonight

The Dallas Stars and the Buffalo Sabres prepare for the Stanley Cup Playoffs tonight. Here are the four keys to the game tonight as both teams look to win their final game.

How much will injuries impact Stars’ playoff success?

The Stars are going to be without Roope Hintz for the first two games against the Wild.

Dallas got some good news ahead of their final regular-season game tonight

The Dallas Stars have been dealing with injuries since returning from the Winter Olympics. However, the Stars got a lot of good news ahead of tonight's game against Buffalo.

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