Rantanen, Johnston, and a balanced attack ignite Dallas's offensive explosion, silencing doubts and dominating opponents with unstoppable scoring depth.

The NHL's regular season is nearly at the halfway point. Every team has played more than 30 games in their schedule and it's becoming crystal clear where these

The Penguins take on the Stars in a star-studded contest. Welcome back to NHL Predictions here on Last Word on Hockey! Each day, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for all the NHL’s games.

The NHL announced discipline for Frank Vatrano after Friday’s game against the Dallas Stars. The league fined Vatrano $5,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct. That amount is the maximum allowed under the CBA. The fine came from an incident involving Dallas forward Jason Robertson. The altercation took place at 5:01 in the third period.

Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin has undergone surgery to repair the ACL in his right knee. The team announced Friday that his recovery timeframe will be reevaluated after the Olympic break.

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey break down the slate using matchup context, recent form, and underlying data to project likely outcomes.

The Panthers are predictable. They are going to dump it in, seal the walls, and try to force the Stars to pass through the middle of the ice and make the extra pass. When the Panthers’ defensemen pinch, expect the Stars’ wings to try to stretch the zone as is their wont.

Mikko Rantanen, Matt Duchene and Wyatt Johnston had a goal and an assist each and Casey DeSmith tied a Dallas record with his 11th consecutive game earning points as the Stars rallied past the Los Angeles Kings 4-1 on Monday night.