DALLAS, TEXAS — The wait is nearly over.
The Dallas Stars are set to kick off the 2025-26 NHL season on the road with a tough test against the Winnipeg Jets. After weeks of preseason preparation, roster battles, and fine-tuning systems, the real work begins.
Dallas enters the new campaign with championship aspirations and a roster built for a deep postseason run. Following a strong finish last year that fell just short of a Stanley Cup Final appearance, the Stars are locked in on raising the bar.
Opening in Winnipeg won’t come easy. Canada Life Centre provides one of the league’s toughest atmospheres, and the Jets — powered by elite goaltending from Connor Hellebuyck and a hard-nosed, high-tempo style — always show up at home.
Puck drop is right around the corner, and it’s time to see how Dallas sets the tone for what could be a defining season.
