Matt Murray

Smashville’s Loading Up for the 2024-25 Season

The offseason has just begun, and the NHL has been moving and grooving at a nonstop pace since. The Nashville Predators had a solid showing at the 2024 draft, picking up eight new prospects, but kept the momentum moving right into the first day of free agency. So far, the Predators have resigned or signed […]

Dallas Stars’ Latest Announcements

Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill has been making some announcements on behalf of the team this week. Here are the Stars’ latest announcements, starting with the team bringing back veteran forward Matt Duchene. Dallas Stars Bring Back Matt DucheneThe Dallas Stars brought back veteran center Matt Duchene, according to Sportsnet. Duchene, 33, reportedly agreed […]

The Clock To Extend Shesterkin Set to Begin for the Blueshirts

The New York Rangers have been blessed when it comes to their last three main starting goaltenders. In Mike Richter, the Rangers had a player who played a huge part in helping them win their first Stanley Cup in 54 years back in 1994. He was also someone who played very well on several bad […]

PHOTOS: Milwaukee Admirals vs. Texas Stars – 04/07/2024

CEDAR PARK, Texas – Sunday night, the Texas Stars defeated the visiting Milwaukee Admirals 3-1. It was a big night for Texas as they received their leading scorer back from a one-game call up to Dallas, as well as learned that they had clinched a spot in the Calder Cup playoffs just minutes before puck […]

Game Recap: Dallas Stars vs. Pittsburgh Penguins | 03/22/2024

The Dallas Stars welcomed the Pittsburgh Penguins to the American Airlines Center for a Friday night hockey game. The Stars ended the five-game homestand with a 5-2 win over the Penguins. Dallas improved to 43-19-9, while Pittsburgh fell to 30-30-9. The Stars’ starting lineup featured Miro Heiskanen, Roope Hintz, Joe Pavelski, Thomas Harley, Jason Robertson, […]

Game Recap: Dallas Stars vs. Arizona Coyotes | 03/20/2024

After some much-needed time off, the Dallas Stars welcomed the Arizona Coyotes to the American Airlines Center and hosted the team’s annual Pride Night. The Dallas Stars Foundation sold some Pride Night-themed pucks and hosted a Pride Night Happy Hour for the fans. The Stars defeated the Coyotes 5-2 on Wednesday night. Dallas improved to […]

PHOTOS: San Jose Barracuda vs. Texas Stars – 03/09/2024

CEDAR PARK, Texas – Saturday night, the Texas Stars defeated the visiting San Jose Barracuda 6-3 in front of their 10th soldout crowd of the season, tying a franchise record. The game started off slow, with a combined 12 shots on net in the first period, resulting in a 0-0 tie going into the second […]

PHOTOS: San Diego Gulls vs. Texas Stars – 02/27/2024

CEDAR PARK, Texas – Tuesday night, the Texas Stars ended a three-game losing streak by defeating the visiting San Diego Gulls 3-1. Antonio Stranges put the Stars on the board first when he skated the puck into the Gulls’ zone and beat goaltender Tomas Suchanek with a wrist shot from the high slot. The Stars […]

PHOTOS: Iowa Wild vs. Texas Stars – 02/16/2024

CEDAR PARK, Texas – Friday night, the Texas Stars defeated the visiting Iowa Wild 6-4 in a high-event game that once looked like an easy victory for the Stars but ended much closer than the final score would indicate. The Stars opened the scoring in the second period with a trio of goals from Kyle […]

PHOTOS: Coachella Valley Firebirds vs. Texas Stars – 01/27/2024

CEDAR PARK, Texas – Saturday night, the visiting Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the Texas Stars 5-1, thanks to two goals each from Max McCormick and John Hayden. Riley Damiani scored the lone goal for Texas and Kole Lind scored the final goal for Coachella Valley. Ales Stezka stopped 25 of 26 shots and Matt Murray […]