Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley (55) and right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) and defenseman Lian Bichsel (6) celebrates Harley scoring a goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the first period in game three of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center.

Minnesota Wild left wing Matt Boldy (12) celebrates with left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) after scoring past Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (background) during the second period in Game 5 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series at American Airlines Center on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Dallas.

The Stars bench boss chatted about the highs and lows of his first year back in Dallas, as well as what he’s looking forward to in year two

The Dallas Stars came up short of the Stanley Cup Final again, losing in the first round. Here are three offseaason question they must answer.

Mats Zuccarello and the Minnesota Wild are now in the position that they try to be in every season in the NHL playoffs. Things feel a bit different now, with the Wild going home for Game 6 on Thursday night with a chance to eliminate the Dallas Stars and advance to the second round for the first time since 2015.

Stankoven, now thriving with the Hurricanes, was a key piece in the deal that sent Mikko Rantanen to the Stars.

The Dallas Stars begin their quest for the Stanley Cup this weekend. They will begin at the bottom of the mountain as they take on the Minnesota Wild in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Dallas has a talented team, including Roope Hintz, Thomas ...

Apr 18, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Minnesota Wild left wing Matt Boldy (12) talks to defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) during a stoppage of play against the Dallas Stars in the first period in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at ...