DENVER — Wyatt Johnston scored twice on the eve of his 21st birthday as the Dallas Stars pushed Colorado to the brink of elimination Monday night with a 5-1 win in Game 4 that came hours after Avalanche standout Valeri Nichushkin was suspended for at least six months. AP AUDIO: Wyatt Johnston scores twice as Stars push Avs to brink …
One thing that’s been obvious about Pete DeBoer since he took over as head coach of the Dallas Stars last season is that he values consistency in his lineup. DeBoer started the second period out by making changes on all three lines again, as they looked Marchment-Faksa-Dellandrea Benn-Johnston-Smith Dadonov-Duchene-Seguin “Smitty comes, he gives you what he’s got every night,” DeBoer …
Only two more days until hockey writers can finally stop reminding the reader how close the start of the season is. Among last year’s collection of exciting storylines for the Stars, Benn’s resurgence — the Bennaissance, as it’s casually known in Dallas — was near the top of the list. He scored 72 points in 80 games in 2021-22 and …
DALLAS — After the Stars beat the Kraken 4-2 Thursday night in Game 2 to even the series up 1-1, head coach Pete DeBoer and forward Tyler Seguin were befuddled. It’s a great trait to have.” Johnston’s goal came less than four minutes into the second period. “Just a cool moment.” To drive home Johnston’s impact and overall polished game, …
DALLAS — As the Stars wrapped up their optional morning skate Thursday, defenseman Colin Miller was leading a 10-year-old girl from Children’s Health, along with her family, around the Stars locker room. Less than 12 hours later, in the most critical moment of the Stars’ 4-3 overtime win over the Senators, Johnston made the sort of play that not even …
When Jim Nill and the Stars’ coaching staff began finalizing their NHL roster in training camp, Wyatt Johnston’s name was a staple in discussions. “I’ve just been trying to ask him a million questions, pick his brain and learn as much as I can from him,” Johnston said. Pavelski is a family man so Johnston’s roommates expand beyond the Stars …
