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Kiviranta records hat trick, MacKinnon notches 2 assists as Avalanche beat Kraken 5-2
11 hours, 7 minutes ago

Kiviranta records hat trick, MacKinnon notches 2 assists as Avalanche beat Kraken 5-2

Associated Press  

DENVER — Joel Kiviranta scored three goals, including twice into an empty net, Nathan MacKinnon notched his third straight two-assist game and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Seattle Kraken 5-2 on Sunday night. In addition to MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen and Makar had two assists as the Avalanche swept the three-game season series with the Kraken. Takeaways Kraken: Kakko scored his …

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Breaking down Stars’ chaotic second period against Devils, from big saves to big goals
2 years ago

Breaking down Stars’ chaotic second period against Devils, from big saves to big goals

New York Times  

NEWARK, N.J. — True benchmarks don’t come often in an 82-game season. It was a great performance, and we’re very happy for him.” Both teams were playing the second night of a back-to-back, and it showed in the first period. Easily could have had two or three goals each way.” Instead, the Stars and Devils had only one goal apiece …

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Breaking down Stars’ missed opportunities in shutout loss to Maple Leafs
2 years ago

Breaking down Stars’ missed opportunities in shutout loss to Maple Leafs

New York Times  

DALLAS — In the NHL, there are some nights when the guy in the crease on the other side just stands on his head. “It’s pretty much the same thing as five-on-four, try to move the puck quickly and shoot it when we can.” From there, the Maple Leafs put on a show. 1: Kiviranta’s solo breakaway Early in the …

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Big night for Marchand in return, Bruins beat Red Wings 5-1
2 years, 1 month ago

Big night for Marchand in return, Bruins beat Red Wings 5-1

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Brad Marchand had two goals and an assist in his season debut and the Boston Bruins extended their winning streak to four games, beating the Detroit Red Wings 5-1 on Thursday night. Jeremy Swayman made 27 saves, David Pastrnak had a goal and two assists and Charlie Coyle and Craig Smith also scored to help Boston improve to …

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Jake Oettinger’s shutout was big, but Stars getting contributions from everywhere
2 years, 1 month ago

Jake Oettinger’s shutout was big, but Stars getting contributions from everywhere

New York Times  

DALLAS — Perhaps the highest compliment one could give the Stars is that, after a game like Thursday night’s 2-0 win over the Capitals, it’s tough to decide where to begin. The easy answer would be the elite young goaltender who posted his first shutout of the season after flirting with one in virtually every game he’s played. “I think …

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Which Dallas Stars are most likely to return next season? Who stays, who goes?
2 years, 6 months ago

Which Dallas Stars are most likely to return next season? Who stays, who goes?

New York Times  

Even as the Stars are currently on a journey to upgrade at head coach, it’s also clear that they need to upgrade the roster this offseason. He was on a $2 million deal last season and the Stars won’t be able to go much above that, if they even offer that. He’s under contract next season for $750,000 and he’s …

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Grading the Stars’ forwards at midseason: Top line is excelling but most others still have plenty to prove
2 years, 10 months ago

Grading the Stars’ forwards at midseason: Top line is excelling but most others still have plenty to prove

New York Times  

Because of game postponements around the holiday break due to COVID-19, the All-Star break has lined up pretty well with the midway point of the season for the Stars. Development also falls under the coaching umbrella, so the staff is not blameless here, but it’s worth noting how much Hintz and Robertson have developed over time, and even Peterson over …

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Stars keep some depth at forward by re-signing Kiviranta
3 years, 4 months ago

Stars keep some depth at forward by re-signing Kiviranta

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Stars re-signed forward Joel Kiviranta on Saturday, giving a $2.1 million, two-year contract to one of their playoff standouts from a run to the 2020 Stanley Cup Final. Kiviranta will bring depth up front for Dallas after scoring a career-high 11 points in 26 games in his first full season in 2021. After registering one …

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Ty Dellandrea now a key player for Stars. Here’s how he earned a spot in Dallas
3 years, 10 months ago

Ty Dellandrea now a key player for Stars. Here’s how he earned a spot in Dallas

New York Times  

Opportunity doesn’t follow a fixed formula. “I think there’s different types of hockey and different ways you play in juniors versus playing in the bubble and watching the playoffs,” Dellandrea said. While most players in the AHL and NHL played into March before COVID-19 shut things down, Dellandrea’s last competitive hockey game came on Feb. 22. I gained a lot …

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'Black Aces' in bubble have toughest job in NHL playoffs
4 years, 2 months ago

'Black Aces' in bubble have toughest job in NHL playoffs

The Independent  

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Stars captain Benn finally past 2nd round into West final
4 years, 3 months ago

Stars captain Benn finally past 2nd round into West final

Associated Press  

Jamie Benn has played in more postseason games for the Dallas Stars than anyone. “It’s nice to get that win and move on.” On to the Western Conference final for the first time since 2008, which was two years before Benn’s NHL debut. But there’s a pretty good chance he’ll be in our lineup in the next game,” interim head …

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Kiviranta lifts Stars past Avs in Game 7 OT thriller
4 years, 3 months ago

Kiviranta lifts Stars past Avs in Game 7 OT thriller

Associated Press  

EDMONTON, Alberta — Joel Kiviranta had the most unlikely of all the goals in a wild playoff series between Dallas and Colorado, sending the Stars further than they have been in 12 years Three of them for the rookie in a thrilling Game 7, including the winner in overtime. Kiviranta, in his only game during the series, completed a hat …

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