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Dallas Stars all-world defenseman Miro Heiskanen was forced to leave Tuesday night’s game against the Washington Capitals early in the second period with an upper body and did not return, as the Stars held on for a wild 6-5 win over at Capital One Arena. Heiskanen was on the receiving end of a body check by Washington forward Justin Sourdif and left the ice after his first shift of the second period. As we wait for an update on the severity of Heiskanen’s injury, we examine how the Stars abso...

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Nikita Kucherov wants OUT of Tampa Bay?! The NHL superstar has reportedly requested a trade after contract negotiations with the Lightning turned ugly! The DLLS Stars crew breaks down the reported lowball offers, Kucherov's frustration over a lack of respect, and what could be a BLOCKBUSTER NHL shakeup! Could the Dallas Stars actually land Kucherov? Craig Ludwig and Owen Newkirk debate a potential trade involving Jason Robertson, how Kucherov would fit alongside Mikko Rantanen, and whether Dallas could assemble the most DANGEROUS power play in hockey!

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Jason Robertson scored a natural hat trick in a 5:20 span of the second period, the third-fastest natural hat trick in Stars franchise history, as Dallas went into Capital One Arena and beat the Washington Capitals 6-5 on Tuesday night. Robertson (508) finished with a four-point night, passing Bill Goldsworthy (506) for 12th place on the Stars all-time franchise list for career points. Miro Heiskanen suffered an upper body injury on the first shift of the second period and did not return. Roope Hintz had a three-point night (1 goal, 2 assists) and Mikko Rantanen’s go...

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Are the Dallas Stars' impressive defensive numbers HIDING a major offensive problem?! The DLLS Stars crew dives deep into advanced NHL analytics from Clear Sight Analytics to expose Dallas' struggles creating high-danger scoring chances and generating offense at 5-on-5. Despite a DOMINANT penalty kill, the numbers reveal some alarming weaknesses, with Jake Oettinger's stellar goaltending potentially masking bigger issues! Are the Stars spending too much time on the perimeter, and is their new defensive system sacrificing offense? The numbers DON'T LIE!

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It's time for another DLLS Stars 3 Stars of the Week! This edition, the crew breaks down Mikko Rantanen's impressive week, Captain Jamie Benn's continued impact, and Tyler Myers' OUTSTANDING defensive play for the Dallas Stars! Plus, Producer Vawters returns with his controversial 3 Villains of the Week! Who earned their stars, and who landed on the Producer's naughty list?

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The Dallas Stars unveiled their brand new Hometown Remix uniform as part of a league-wide initiative involving all 32 NHL teams. Dallas will debut the new jerseys on November 25 against the Nashville Predators at American Airlines Center and will wear them five times during the 2026-27 season – three times at the AAC and twice on the road. The Stars were on the ice for practice this morning in Frisco, before embarking on a two-game road trip to play the Washington Capitals on Tuesday and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday. Dallas will th...

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Thomas Harley scored his first goal of the 2026-27 season, snapping a 29-game goal drought that went back to March 14th vs. Detroit, as the Dallas Stars beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1 on Saturday night at American Airlines Center. Mikko Rantanen scored a power play goal, his team-leading seventh goal of the season, and Jake Oettinger stopped 25-of-26 shots to record his seventh win of the year. Damon Severson spoiled the shutout bid in the third period before Arttu Hyry iced the game with an empty net goal, his fourth...

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David Perron makes his Dallas Stars debut tonight against the Columbus Blue Jackets! The 20-year NHL veteran brings experience, leadership, and Stanley Cup pedigree to Dallas, but what kind of impact can he make? The DLLS Stars crew breaks down where Perron fits in the lineup, what he brings to the offense, and what fans should expect from the newest Stars forward. Can Perron's veteran presence give Dallas the spark it needs?

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The Dallas Stars lost their second game in a row at American Airlines Center, falling 5-2 to the Montréal Canadiens on Thursday night. Wyatt Johnston and Jamie Benn both scored goals, but Cole Caufield and Alex Newhook each scored twice and Phillip Danault added an empty net goal as the Canadiens swept their four-game road trip and extended their point streak to six (5-0-1). Mikko Rantanen finished with two assists and Trey Taylor made his NHL debut for the Stars, logging 10:44 of ice time. Join the DLLS Stars Post G...

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The Dallas Stars are calling in reinforcements! With defenseman Kyle Capobianco sidelined by injury, Dallas has recalled Trey Taylor, who makes his NHL DEBUT against the Montreal Canadiens! The DLLS Stars crew breaks down Taylor's big opportunity, what he brings to the blue line, and how the Stars will adjust defensively. Can the young defenseman make an immediate impact in his first NHL game?

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According to head coach Glen Gulutzan, the Dallas Stars’ second period performance “was the worst period we’ve played in my time here” in their 5-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils last night at American Airlines Center. While the Stars had won five games in a row prior to last night’s loss, Luds found some big mistakes and bad decision making that he’s going to highlight today and it sounds like the coaching staff agrees with that assessment. Also on today’s show, we will go through the latest injury...

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Dallas Stars rookie Matthew Seminoff joins DLLS Stars host Owen Newkirk for an exclusive interview following his NHL debut! The former sixth-round draft pick shares the unforgettable moment he received his call-up from the Texas Stars, his emotional phone call to his parents, and the surreal experience of finally reaching the NHL. Seminoff also discusses overcoming nerves, his hilarious rookie lap, and the fearless mentality that helped him reach hockey's biggest stage. Can the young forward make a lasting impact in Dallas?

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Jamie Benn, Miro Heiskanen and Roope Hintz sound off of the Stars 5-1 defeat to the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night

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The New Jersey Devils captain Nico Hischier scored twice, both Jack Hughes and Luke Hughes had a goal and an assist and Connor Hellebuyck’s Devils debut was relatively uneventful as they beat the Dallas Stars 5-1 on Tuesday night at American Airlines Center. Justin Hryckowian scored the only goal for the Stars, who had their five-game winning streak come to an end, while the Devils picked up their fourth straight victory. To add injury to insult, defenseman Kyle Capobianco had to be helped off the ice early in the third pe...

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Connor Hellebuyck makes his highly anticipated season debut against the Dallas Stars! The multiple-time Vezina Trophy winner, traded from the Winnipeg Jets to the New Jersey Devils, faces off against Stars goaltender Casey DeSmith in an intriguing NHL showdown. What can Dallas expect from one of hockey's elite netminders in his first game with New Jersey? The DLLS Stars crew breaks down Hellebuyck's Devils debut, the goaltending matchup, and what the Stars must do to spoil his return to the ice!

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Is Roope Hintz FINALLY reaching his full potential? Longtime DLLS Stars guest Steve "Petey" Peters from Inside the Coaches' Room revisits his earlier criticisms of the Dallas Stars forward and explains why Hintz is turning the corner this season!

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It's time for another DLLS Stars 3 Stars of the Week! The crew breaks down standout performances from Jason Robertson, Roope Hintz, and Mikko Rantanen. Plus, the Producer returns with his controversial Villains of the Week, featuring a SURPRISE MLB team on the naughty list! Who earned top honors, and who's catching heat this week?

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Today’s show was planned a little over two months ago. In mid-August, we had our good friend, and former longtime NHL video coach, Steve “Petey” Peters come on the show and provide a detailed breakdown of the Dallas Stars neutral zone problems last season, particularly during their first round playoff loss to the Minnesota Wild. Petey did a tremendous job diagramming the problems and then predicting the corrections Glen Gulutzan and his staff would likely implement. But at the end of that show, Petey said, let’s revisit this after 10 games an...

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The Dallas Stars scored three third period goals to pull away from a scrappy New York Islanders team for a 6-3 win on Sunday at American Airlines Center. The victory extends the Stars current winning streak to five games and they have points in eight of their last nine (7-1-1, 15 pts., 0.833). Dallas never trailed in the game, but for the first two periods the Islanders scratched and clawed to keep it 3-3 after 40 minutes. Wyatt Johnston broke the tie early in the third, Jason Robertson scored his second of the...

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REVENGE IS IN THE AIR! Former Dallas Stars head coach Pete DeBoer faces his old team for the FIRST TIME since his controversial decision to pull Jake Oettinger during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, a move that ultimately preceded his firing in Dallas. Now behind the bench for the New York Islanders, DeBoer returns for a highly anticipated showdown against Oettinger and the Stars. Is there BAD BLOOD between the former coach and his star goalie? The DLLS Stars crew breaks down the explosive reunion, the lingering controversy, and what's at stake...

The Dallas Stars have a massive decision to make with Jason Robertson. If the two sides don't have a contract extension in place by the trade deadline, should Dallas keep Robo for a Stanley Cup run — or trade him before potentially losing him for nothing in free agency?

Mike Heika joins the show to break down the difficult decision facing the Stars, why the Mikko Rantanen trade is an important comparison, and how Robertson's contract situation could impact his trade value. Is keeping one of Dallas' best offensive players worth the risk, or should the Stars prioritize th...

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Roope Hintz scored the game-tying goal late in the third period and then netted the game-winning goal in overtime as the Dallas Stars rallied to beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 on Thursday night at American Airlines Center. Wyatt Johnston scored his first goal of the season and Jason Robertson’s second assist was Robo’s 500th career NHL point (4th fastest to 500 points in franchise history). Gabriel Vilardi and Kyle Connor each scored for Winnipeg. The Stars have now won four in a row! Join the DLLS Stars Post Game Show as w...

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Is Mikko Rantanen sending a MESSAGE to the rest of the NHL? The Dallas Stars superstar delivered an ELECTRIFYING hat trick against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night, including the overtime game-winner! Following his incredible performance, Rantanen spoke with the media, and the DLLS Stars crew breaks down his postgame comments. Was the Moose simply celebrating a huge victory, or was there a deeper message behind his words? We dissect what Rantanen said, what it means for the Dallas Stars, and whether the NHL should officially be on notice!

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The Dallas Stars have won three games in a row and, nine games into the season, they have moved into third place in the Central Division. It’s the first time in 2026-27 they have been in a top-3 spot in the Central. They are 5-1-1 in their last seven games, doing it without the services of Matt Duchene, Oskar Bäck and now Esa Lindell. On today’s show, we welcome in our good friend Mike Heika, senior writer for the Dallas Stars website and previously the long time Stars...

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The Dallas Stars have added veteran forward David Perron, bringing nearly 20 years of NHL experience, leadership, and Stanley Cup pedigree to Dallas! Perron meets with the media to discuss joining the Stars, what he brings to the lineup, and his expectations for his new team. With Dallas preparing for a crucial six-game homestand beginning Tuesday against the Boston Bruins, can Perron's veteran presence provide the spark the Stars need? Hear from the newest Dallas Stars forward as he prepares for the next chapter of his NHL career!

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Mikko Rantanen scored all three of the Dallas Stars goals, including the game-winning power play goal in overtime, to beat the Boston Bruins 3-2 on Tuesday night at American Airlines Center. Rantanen’s heroics helped the Stars rally from 1-0 and 2-1 deficits before winning the game with a 4-on-3 power play goal in OT. It was Rantanen’s 11th career hat trick and his sixth career regular season overtime goal, but his first as a Dallas Star. Matthew Poitras gave Boston the lead in the first period and rookie James Hage...

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The Dallas Stars have been dealt another injury blow as defenseman Esa Lindell is expected to miss time after taking a puck to the foot. One of Dallas' most reliable and durable defensemen, Lindell rarely misses a game, making his absence a major concern for the Stars' blue line. How will Dallas replace his defensive presence, penalty-killing ability, and heavy minutes? Owen Newkirk and two-time Stanley Cup champion Craig Ludwig break down the injury, potential lineup adjustments, and which defensemen must step up to keep the Stars' defense from falling apart.<...

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It's a battle of NHL superstars in this week's Matchup Breakdown presented by DraftKings! The DLLS Stars crew takes a closer look at Dallas Stars forward Jason Robertson and Boston Bruins superstar David Pastrnak ahead of Tuesday night's showdown. Two of the NHL's most dangerous offensive weapons go head-to-head as we compare their scoring ability, offensive production, and impact on their respective teams. Who has the edge between Robo and Pasta, and which superstar will make the biggest difference when the Stars and Bruins hit the ice?

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It's time for another wild edition of the DLLS Stars 3 Stars of the Week! Two-time Stanley Cup champion Craig Ludwig returns with another hilarious bit, explaining how to keep a sinking boat from leaking while handing out his coveted Honorary Fin! Owen Newkirk dives deep into Roope Hintz and Arttu Hyry's impressive week for the Dallas Stars, highlighting their standout performances. Plus, Ryan makes his debut with a brand-new segment, Villains of the Week, and he's got some STRONG opinions! Who earned a star, who deserves recognition, and who landed on...

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After dropping their first two games of the 2026-27 season, the Dallas Stars are 4-1-1 (9 pts., 0.750) in their last six games. While it is still super early, the Stars (8 GP, 4-3-1, 0.563) are above .500 for the first time this year AND they have moved into a playoff spot (Wild Card 2). On today’s show, we will look back at the three games last week, do our 3 Stars of the Week, debut our 3 Villains of the Week and look ahead to the six-game home stand that starts on Tuesday night against th...

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Arttu Hyry notched the first multi-goal game of his NHL career and Jake Oettinger recorded his NHL-leading third shutout of the young season, as the Dallas Stars rolled over the Chicago Blackhawks 4-0 on Saturday night at United Center. Jason Robertson and Roope Hintz also scored goals in the game, which created a four-way tie for the team lead in goals (3) between Hyry, Hintz, Robertson and Miro Heiskanen. The Stars improved to 4-3-1 on the season, including an impressive 3-1-1 (7 pts,. 0.700) in five road games. Dallas has also recorded...

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Dallas Stars assistant coach Alain Nasreddine joins the DLLS Stars crew for an exclusive interview, offering an inside look at the team's new 1-1-3 neutral zone system, the coaching transition from Pete DeBoer to Glen Gulutzan, and the impact of Matt Duchene's injury. Nasreddine explains why Dallas is embracing a more aggressive defensive strategy, how Gulutzan is giving players more freedom, and why Miro Heiskanen deserves serious Norris Trophy consideration. Plus, he breaks down the development of young defenseman Lian Bichsel, Thomas Harley's growth, and what the Stars must improve...

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Seven games into the NHL season, what's going RIGHT for the Dallas Stars? Two-time Stanley Cup champion Craig Ludwig takes a closer look at the biggest positives from Dallas' early-season performance. From Mikko Rantanen's offensive firepower and Roope Hintz's impact to Jake Oettinger's stellar play between the pipes, Luds breaks down what's working for the Stars. Plus, how important is the veteran duo of Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin to Dallas' success? The DLLS Stars crew discusses the early bright spots and whether the Stars can build on their strong performances...

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The Dallas Stars have played seven games (a mere eight percent) of their 84-game schedule in 2026-27. They won’t even complete their third full week of action until after Saturday’s game in Chicago. It would be very premature to make bold, sweeping generalizations about the Stars as a team and their prospects for this season based on such a small sample size. So instead, let’s do it for the entire NHL. Today’s exercise is flawed, and we know it. But here’s the premise, let’s go through all...

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Dallas Stars assistant coach Alain Nasreddine breaks down the team's revamped neutral zone strategy for the 2026-27 NHL season. What has changed in Dallas' defensive structure, and how will these adjustments help the Stars slow down opposing offenses and create more scoring opportunities? Nasreddine explains the philosophy behind the changes, the importance of positioning and puck management, and how the Stars are adapting their system to compete with the NHL's best teams. Get an inside look at the tactical adjustments that could make a major difference in Dallas' pursuit of the...

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Casey DeSmith stopped 25-of-27 shots in the game and went 3-for-4 in the shootout to record his 100th career NHL victory as the Dallas Stars beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 on Wednesday night at Ball Arena. The win earned an important Stars split of the back-to-back, home-and-home series against the Avs, which was their first win over a Central Division opponent in the young 2026-27 season. Miro Heiskanen and Arttu Hyry scored the goals for Dallas, while Gabriel Landeskog and Brock Nelson found the net for Colorado. In the shootout, Jason...

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Roope Hintz scored his second goal of the season and dropped the gloves with Nathan MacKinnon for his first career NHL fight, but the Colorado Avalanche beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 on Tuesday night at American Airlines Center. Tyler Seguin had a goal and an assist, while Martin Necas scored twice, including the game-winning goal, and Artturi Lehkonen had the other goal for the Avalanche. Mackenzie Blackwood was fantastic in the game, finishing with 24 saves on 26 shots, amongst some big-time saves particularly in the first two periods. Join the DLLS Stars...

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It's time for another edition of the DLLS Stars 3 Stars of the Week! Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger earns some well-deserved love after an incredible week between the pipes, while Mikko Rantanen continues to make his presence felt with some clutch performances. Plus, the crew dives into Tyler Seguin and his impact on the Stars. Who deserves the top spot, who stepped up when Dallas needed it most, and who else deserves recognition? The DLLS Stars crew breaks it all down in one of our favorite weekly segments!

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We have a special guest live in-studio today as Dallas Stars assistant coach Alain Nasreddine joins the show. Also, the Stars announced that forward Matt Duchene will be out for at least three months after successfully undergoing surgery to repair a core injury, which means he’ll be unavailable until at least mid-January. We will have injury updates from today’s practice at American Airlines Center for both Radek Faksa and Joel Kiviranta and we will present our 3 Stars of the Week.

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BREAKING NEWS: The Dallas Stars have announced that forward Matt Duchene underwent successful surgery to repair a core injury and is expected to miss three months. Stars GM Jim Nill confirmed the news, delivering a major blow to Dallas early in the NHL season. How will the Stars replace Duchene's offensive production, and who needs to step up in his absence? The DLLS Stars crew breaks down the injury, potential lineup changes, salary cap implications, and what this means for Dallas' Stanley Cup hopes.

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