Injuries thrust five rookies into the spotlight. Discover how these unexpected contributors performed during the team's six-game road trip.

Miro Heiskanen scored his second goal of the game during a four-on-three power play with 8:42 remaining and the Dallas Stars beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 on Saturday night. The Stars trailed 2-0 after the first period before scoring the final three goals of the game.

The Dallas Stars aim to break a four-game slide when they play the Carolina Hurricanes. The Stars were able to scrape a point from their matchup with the LA Kings on Thursday, but ultimately fell in overtime. Dallas is 3-3-1 overall and 1-2-1 in home games. The Stars are 3-1-0 in games they score at least three goals.

Themes from Dallas' two second-period strikes combined for its game-winner in the third, as another Stars pass found a Canes defenseman and ricocheted in, this time on the power play, to give the hosts the narrow lead they'd need in Saturday's back-and-forth battle.

The Hurricanes have recalled top prospect Bradly Nadeau ahead of Stars clash, adding depth amid injuries to go-to wingers and defenseman.

The Carolina Hurricanes and the Dallas Stars are the last two unbeaten teams to begin the 2025-2026 NHL season. Both teams stormed out to 3-0 records to kick of

Carolina plays Colorado and Dallas this week, so let's revisit the deals that helped reshape three contending teams.

After thriving in Carolina, Logan Stankoven returns to Dallas for the first time, facing former teammates and friends. The young forward anticipates a warm reception but knows it's all business when the puck is dropped.