Martin Hanzal is moving into the Dallas Stars’ top-six forwards when they visit the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday. After giving Hanzal a couple games to adjust back from injury, Stars coach Ken Hitchcock has put the center on a line with Mattias Janmark and Alexander Radulov. Hitchcock said this was the look he had hoped […]
Ask the Stars: What’s the biggest goal you’ve scored?
If you’ve reached the NHL you’ve likely scored thousands of goals in your life. Even those players that aren’t typically considered goal scorers in the NHL, you don’t reach the NHL without banking a few big goals in either minor or junior hockey. But what’s the biggest goal you’ve ever scored? It could be a […]
Stars Notch Critical Shootout Victory over Predators 4-3
The Dallas Stars finally took down the Nashville Predators 4-3 in a shootout victory. Ben Bishop drew the start in goal and finished with 29 saves on 32 shots including some monster work in the overtime frame. The game got off to a rocky start for the Stars. On the first shift, Alexander Radulov drew […]
Benn and Radulov Score but Stars Bested by Capitals 4-3 in OT
Ken Hitchcock’s career 800th win is becoming more elusive by the day. The Stars faced a team in the Washington Capitals that they have had enormous success over in Dallas, but came up short losing 4-3 in overtime. Ben Bishop finished with 24 saves on 28 shots. The game featured multiple scuffles with Antoine Roussel […]
Gemel Smith refusing to take anything for granted, still fighting for NHL spot
FARMERS BRANCH, Texas — Gemel Smith is the Energizer Bunny of the Dallas Stars roster. Like the iconic battery mascot, he just keeps going and going whenever given the opportunity. “He doesn’t stop,” Jason Spezza said. “Even when he was up a bit last season, he never stops moving, never stops working.” It’s something that […]
Stars Lose in Overtime to Flyers 2-1
The Dallas Stars couldn’t make the Tri-State road trip one to remember and they had to settle for five points out of a potential eight in the standings. They lost on the second night of a back-to-back against the Flyers 2-1. In the first period, Gemel Smith got the Stars on the board early when […]