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Stars Clash with Kraken Amid Key Injuries

2/26/2026

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Summary

Story summary

On February 26, 2026, the Dallas Stars host the Seattle Kraken at 8 p.m. ET in Dallas.
The Stars are 34-14-9 with 77 points, ranking third in the Western Conference.
The Kraken stand 27-20-9 with 63 points, seventh in the conference.
Injuries include Stars' Mikko Rantanen and Tyler Seguin, and Kraken's Ben Meyers and Matt Murray.
Goaltenders Jake Oettinger and Joey Daccord own 2.7 and 2.8 goals-against averages.

History

Historical Context

The NHL's expansion draft in 2017 marked a pivotal moment, allowing the Vegas Golden Knights to join the league as its 31st team. This followed a 17-year hiatus in expansion since the 2000 addition of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild. The Seattle Kraken became the 32nd team in 2021, reflecting the NHL's growth and increasing interest in hockey in non-traditional markets like Seattle.

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Story summary

On February 26, 2026, the Dallas Stars host the Seattle Kraken at 8 p.m. ET in Dallas.
The Stars are 34-14-9 with 77 points, ranking third in the Western Conference.
The Kraken stand 27-20-9 with 63 points, seventh in the conference.
Injuries include Stars' Mikko Rantanen and Tyler Seguin, and Kraken's Ben Meyers and Matt Murray.
Goaltenders Jake Oettinger and Joey Daccord own 2.7 and 2.8 goals-against averages.

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