Jani Hakanpää

Player Profile: Jani Hakanpää

Jani Hakanpää is a Finnish right-handed defenseman currently playing for the Dallas Stars. However, Hakanpää hasn’t always been a Dallas Star. Here’s what you need to know about the 31-year-old defenseman you love, like, or hate. Finnish Career BeginningsJani Hakanpää, 31, was born in Kirkkonummi, Finland, on March 31, 1992. Hakanpää stands at 6’7″ and […]

Player Profile: Esa Lindell

Esa Lindell is a defenseman and an alternate captain for the Dallas Stars. Lindell had to adjust to the Stars’ defensive line changes throughout the past two seasons. Here’s what else you need to know about the Finnish blueliner. From Finland With LoveEsa Lindell, 29, was born in Helsinki, Finland, on May 23, 1994. Esa’s […]

Player Profile: Miro Heiskanen

Love him or hate him, Miro Heiskanen is here to stay. The Finnish defenseman and alternate captain is a regular on the Dallas Stars roster. The 24-year-old is in the third year of an eight-year, $67.6 million contract, including a full no-movement clause over the final four years, with the Stars until the end of […]

Jake Allen's first game in net for the New Jersey Devils

Devils Shine in 6-2 Victory over Dallas Stars | 03/14/2024

The New Jersey Devils defeated the Dallas Stars 6-2 on Thursday night and climbed to just four points out of a playoff position. Despite numerous injuries on the blue line, the Devils put together a complete effort defensively and got excellent play in net to earn a huge victory over one of the league’s best […]

Game Recap: Dallas Stars vs. New Jersey Devils | 03/14/2024

The Dallas Stars continued the homestand with a home game versus the New Jersey Devils. The Stars quickly scored to get on the board but allowed five unanswered goals and ultimately lost 6-2 to the Devils at the American Airlines Center on Thursday night. Dallas fell to 40-19-9, while New Jersey improved to 32-30-4. Jake […]

Game Recap: Dallas Stars vs. Winnipeg Jets | 02/29/2024

After a much-needed day off, the Dallas Stars were home in the Metroplex to host the Winnipeg Jets and celebrate Throwback Thursday with a Retro Night. The Stars demolished the Jets 4-1 at the American Airlines Center on Thursday night. Dallas improved to 36-17-9, while Winnipeg fell to 37-16-5. The Stars’ starting lineup featured Jani […]

Dallas Stars Weekday Recap | 02/13-02/15/2024

The Dallas Stars played in two games this week. The Stars returned home to host the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday and made a brief business trip to take on the Nashville Predators on Thursday. Here’s what you need to know. Tuesday, February 13 The Dallas Stars welcomed the Carolina Hurricanes to the Metroplex on Tuesday […]

Dallas Stars Weekend Recap | 01/20-21/2024

The Dallas Stars played two away games on the East Coast this weekend. Here are the recaps for both games. Saturday, January 20, 2024 The Dallas Stars played the first game against the New Jersey Devils on Saturday. The Stars downed the Devils 6-2 at the Prudential Center. Dallas improved to 27-13-5, while New Jersey […]

NHL Game Recap: Dallas Stars at Philadelphia Flyers | 01/18/2024

The Dallas Stars opened a four-game road trip with an away game at the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday. But the Stars got blown out by the Flyers 5-1 at the Wells Fargo Center. Dallas fell to 26-13-5, while Philadelphia improved to 25-14-6. No changes were made to the Stars’ starting lineup, which featured Jani Hakanpää, Tyler […]

Game Recap: Dallas Stars vs. Nashville Predators | 01/12/2024

The Dallas Stars welcomed the Nashville Predators to the Metroplex on Friday night. Matt Duchene had a night with two points (one goal and one assist) against his former team, who bought him out during the 2023 NHL offseason, but the Stars lost to the Predators 6-3 at the American Airlines Center. Dallas fell to […]