Dallas Stars Hockey History

Mikko Rantanen #96 of the Dallas Stars celebrates after scoring an empty-net hat-trick goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the third period in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center on May 03, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)

On this day in 2025 (3/7/2025), the Dallas Stars sent the Carolina Hurricanes a ‘26 1st round pick, a ‘26 3rd round pick, a ‘27 3rd round pick, and a ‘28 1st round pick for Mikko Rantanen. Dallas then signs him to an 8-year, $96 million extension.

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Edmonton Oilers vs Dallas Stars Brawl Mar 7, 1997 YouTube video by Thisday Inhockeyhistory

On this day in 1997 (3/7/1997), the Dallas Stars defeated the Edmonton Oilers, 2-1 at Reunion Arena, in a game that had a total of 96 penalty minutes. Derian Hatcher, Kelly Buchberger, and Boris Mironov all received game misconducts at the end of the 2nd period.

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On this day in 2024 (3/5/2024), Wyatt Johnston gets his 1st NHL hat trick, and the Dallas Stars rally from 3 goals down in a 7-6 win over the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center. Johnston also had 2 assists.

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Goaltender Tim Thomas #30 of the Dallas Stars takes part in the pre-game warm up prior to NHL action against the Winnipeg Jets at the MTS Centre on March 16, 2014 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Jonathan Kozub/NHLI via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars goalie Dan Ellis (30) deflects a shot against the San Jose Sharks in the second period of NHL Hockey action at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Thursday, October 17, 2013. (Brad Loper/The Dallas Morning News)

On this day in 2014 (3/5/2014), the Dallas Stars acquired goalie Tim Thomas from the Florida Panthers for goalie Dan Ellis.

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On this day in 2022 (3/4/2022), Braden Holtby would get his 299th and final win in the NHL, making 39 saves in a Stars' 4-3 overtime win against Winnipeg.

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Jake Dowell #11 of the Dallas Stars skates against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on December 16, 2011 in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Stars 6-3. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Happy birthday to former Dallas Stars forwards Jake Dowell (3/4/1985) and Val Nichushkin (3/4/1995).

Dowell 2011-12: 52 GP (2-5-7)
Nichushkin 2013-19: 223 GP (23-51-74)

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Stephane Robidas No. 3 of the Dallas Stars sets up for a faceoff against the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center on March 7, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Happy birthday (3/3/1977) to former Dallas Stars defenseman Stéphane Robidas. Over two different stints with Dallas (2002-2004, 2005-2014), he played in 704 regular season games while scoring 211 points (46-165-211).

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Joel Lundqvist #39 of the Dallas Stars skates against the Colorado Avalanche during NHL action at the Pepsi Center on October 3, 2007. The Avalanche defeated the Stars 4-3. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Happy birthday (3/2/1982) to former Dallas Stars forward Joel Lundqvist. He scored 26 points (7-19-26) in 134 games with Dallas between 2006-2009.

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On this day in 2025 (3/2/2025), Wyatt Johnston gets his 3rd career hat trick in a 6-3 win over the St. Louis Blues. All 3 of his goals were scored on the power play.

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Happy birthday (3/1/1982) to former Dallas Stars forward Brian Sutherby. He scored 22 points (12-10-22) in 139 games with Dallas between 2008-2011.

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On this day in 2011 (3/1/2011), Jamie Benn scores a power play goal with 4.8 seconds left in the game to defeat the Phoenix Coyotes 4-3 at the Jobing.com Arena. The Coyotes' Ray Whitney tied the game with a power play goal with 38 seconds left in the game.

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Jake Oettinger posing with a puck that says “100 wins”

On February 29, 2024, Jake Oettinger becomes the 4th goalie in Dallas Stars franchise history to reach 100 wins in a 4-1 defeat of the Winnipeg Jets. Rookie Logan Stankoven scored his 3rd career goal in his 4th career NHL game.

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Jyrki Jokipakka #2 of the Dallas Stars handles the puck against Andrew Cogliano #7 of the Anaheim Ducks on January 15, 2016 at Honda Center in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Debora Robinson/NHLI via Getty Images)

Kris Russell #2 of the Dallas Stars handles the puck against the St. Louis Blues in Game Two of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the American Airlines Center on May 1, 2016 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images)

On February 29, 2016, the Calgary Flames acquired defenseman Jyrki Jokipakka, forward Brett Pollack, and a 2016 2nd-round pick from the Dallas Stars in exchange for defenseman Kris Russell.

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Happy birthday (2/28/1973) to former Dallas Stars center Eric Lindros. He scored 26 points (5-21-26) in 49 games for Dallas in 2006-2007.

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Mattias Norstrom #4 of the Dallas Stars handles the puck before the game against the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center on March 21, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. The Stars defeated the Kings 4-2. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Jaroslav Modry #44 of the Dallas Stars looks on before the game against the Phoenix Coyotes on January 9, 2007 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The Coyotes won 5-2. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

On this day in 2007 (2/27/2007), the Dallas Stars acquired Mattias Norström and Konstantin Pushkarev from the Los Angeles Kings for Jaroslav Modrý and Johan Fransson, a 2007 2nd round pick, a 2007 3rd round pick, and a 2008 1st round pick.

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2nd 📸: Ronald Martinez

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Greg Pateryn #29 of the Dallas Stars skates against the Anaheim Ducks at the American Airlines Center on March 9, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images)

Jamie Benn #14 and Jordie Benn #24 of the Dallas Stars celebrate a goal against the Arizona Coyotes at the American Airlines Center on February 24, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images)

On this day in 2017 (2/27/2017), the Dallas Stars acquired defenseman Greg Pateryn and a 2017 4th round pick from the Montreal Canadiens for defenseman Jordie Benn.

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On this day in 2023 (2/26/2023), the Dallas Stars trade forward Denis Gurianov to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for forward Evgenii Dadonov.

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On this day in 2013 (2/26/2013), the Dallas Stars acquired forward Erik Cole from the Montreal Canadiens for forward Michael Ryder and a 2013 3rd round pick.

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Donruss Mike Torchia trading card, Torchia is wearing a white Stars home jersey with black pads and a black goalie mask

Happy birthday (2/23/1972) to former Dallas Stars goalie Mike Torchia. He won 3 games in 6 appearances with Dallas in 1994-1995.

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Mats Zuccarello #36 of the Dallas Stars advances the puck against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on February 24, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

On this day in 2019 (2/23/2019), the Dallas Stars acquired forward Mats Zuccarello from the New York Rangers in exchange for a conditional 2019 2nd-round draft pick and a conditional 2020 3rd-round draft pick.

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GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 19: Martin Hanzal #10 of the Dallas Stars stretches before the start of a game against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on October 19, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/NHLI via Getty Images)

Happy birthday (2/20/1987) to former Dallas Stars forward Martin Hanzal. The Pisek, Czechoslovakia native scored 12 points (6-6-12) in 45 games with Dallas between 2017-2019.

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EDMONTON, AB - JANUARY 22: Raymond Sawada #12 of the Dallas Stars stands for the National Anthems before a game against the Edmonton Oilers at Rexall Place on January 22, 2010 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The Stars beat the Oilers 4-3. (Photo by Andy Devlin/NHLI via Getty Images)

DALLAS - FEBRUARY 23: Raymond Sawada #12 of the Dallas Stars handles the puck against the San Jose Sharks on February 23, 2009 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images)

DALLAS, TX - SEPTEMBER 17: Raymond Sawada #12 of the Dallas Stars poses for his official headshot for the 2010-2011 NHL season on September 17, 2010 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images)

The late Raymond Sawada was born on this day in 1985 (2/19/1985). He played in 11 career NHL games, all with Dallas, between 2008-2011.

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EDMONTON, AB - JANUARY 22: Raymond Sawada #12 of the Dallas Stars stands for the National Anthems before a game against the Edmonton Oilers at Rexall Place on January 22, 2010 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The Stars beat the Oilers 4-3. (Photo by Andy Devlin/NHLI via Getty Images)

DALLAS - FEBRUARY 23: Raymond Sawada #12 of the Dallas Stars handles the puck against the San Jose Sharks on February 23, 2009 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images)

DALLAS, TX - SEPTEMBER 17: Raymond Sawada #12 of the Dallas Stars poses for his official headshot for the 2010-2011 NHL season on September 17, 2010 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images)

The late Raymond Sawada was born on this day in 1985 (2/19/1985). He played in 11 career NHL games, all with Dallas, between 2008-2011.

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Colorado Avalanche at Dallas Stars, February 20, 2004 And Player Rob Dimaio.

Happy birthday (2/19/1968) to former Dallas Stars forward Rob DiMaio. He scored 55 points (25-30-55) in 199 games with Dallas between 2001-2004.

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ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 10: Ivan Vishnevskiy #59 of the Dallas Stars skates against the Anaheim Ducks at the Honda Center on April 10, 2009 in Anaheim, California. The Ducks defeated the Stars 4-3 in a shootout. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Happy birthday (2/18/1988) to former Dallas Stars defenseman Ivan Vishnevskiy. The 2006 1st round pick played in 5 games for Dallas between 2008-10.

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COLUMBUS, OH - FEBRUARY 2: Blake Comeau #15 of the Dallas Stars skates against the Columbus Blue Jackets on February 2, 2021 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/NHLI via Getty Images)

Happy birthday (2/18/1986) to former Dallas Stars forward Blake Comeau. He scored 49 points (20-29-49) in 189 regular season games for Dallas between 2018-2022.

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Happy birthday (2/18/1960) to former Dallas Stars goalie Andy Moog. He won 75 games in 175 appearances for Dallas between 1993-1997.

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GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 18: Head coach Lindy Ruff of the Dallas Stars watches from the bench during the NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on February 18, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. The Coyotes defeated the Stars 6-3. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Happy birthday (2/17/1960) to former Dallas Stars head coach Lindy Ruff. He compiled a record of 165-122-41 in 328 games as the Stars coach between 2013-2017.

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Dallas Stars defenseman Darryl Sydor

Dallas Stars forward Shane Churla

Dallas Stars defenseman Doug Zmolek

On this day in 1996 (2/17/1996), the Dallas Stars acquired Darryl Sydor and a 1996 5th-round pick (Ryan Christie) from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for Shane Churla and Doug Zmolek.

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7 Apr 1995: Center Todd Harvey of the Dallas Stars moves down the ice during a game against the Anaheim Mighty Ducks at Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, California. The Stars won the game, 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Cratty /Allsport

Happy birthday (2/17/1975) to former Dallas Stars forward Todd Harvey. The 1993 first round pick played in 239 games with Dallas between 1994-1998, tallying 99 points (38-61-99).

📸: Glenn Cratty

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