NHL EDGE stats behind Stars' 14-game point streak

NHL.com's fantasy staff continues to cover the latest trends and storylines in the League through the lens of NHL EDGE puck and player tracker stats. Today, we break down the advanced stats behind the Dallas Stars’ 14-game point streak.

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The Dallas Stars have extended their point streak to 14 games, going 13-0-1 in that span since Jan. 23 and boasting elite advanced metrics in many categories.

It is the second-longest point streak in Stars/North Stars history behind a 15-game run from Dec. 6, 1998 to Jan. 6, 1999 (12-0-3) -- the season in which Dallas won its only Stanley Cup. It is the third-longest point streak this season behind the Colorado Avalanche (17 games) and Tampa Bay Lightning (15).

The Stars have two of the NHL’s top 10 point scorers since Jan. 23, with forward Matt Duchene (21 in 14 games) tied for eighth and Jason Robertson ranking 10th (20 in 14 games). Wyatt Johnston is tied for the NHL lead in power-play goals since Jan. 23 (six), while Robertson is tied for second in power-play points (10) over that span. Goalie Jake Oettinger is 9-0-1 and tied for the NHL lead in wins over that span.

The Stars are currently second in the NHL standings (41-14-10; 92 points) behind the Avalanche (44-11-9; 97 points), their Central Division counterparts. Dallas defeated Colorado in seven games during the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs in the Western Conference First Round. It’s also worth noting the Stars have achieved their recent dominance during a stretch where some of their top players, forwards Mikko Rantanen, Roope Hintz and Tyler Seguin (out for season) have been dealing with injuries.

Here are three underlying reasons behind Dallas’ recent dominance, keeping them near the top of the list of Stanley Cup contenders.

1. High-danger goals

The Stars lead the NHL in high-danger goals (131) this season and are tied for fourth in high-danger shots on goal (573). Johnston ranks second in high-danger goals (24) behind Tyler Bertuzzi of the Chicago Blackhawks (25) and is tied for fifth in high-danger shots on goal (92).

Johnston is one of three Stars players with at least 70 high-danger shots on goal (also: Robertson with 85 and Hintz with 70); Dallas is one of only two teams with at least three players who have reached that mark (other: Toronto Maple Leafs).

Johnston, who now has three 30-goal seasons before turning 23 years old, leads the NHL in high-danger and midrange goals combined (32) this season, ahead of Nathan MacKinnon of the Avalanche and Matt Boldy of the Minnesota Wild (31 each). Robertson is tied for fifth in goals overall (36) this season; Johnston is close behind in seventh (35).

2. Special teams prowess

The Stars rank second in power-play percentage this season (30.1) behind the Edmonton Oilers (32.6), and Johnston leads the League in power-play goals (22). Dallas also ranks in the top 10 in penalty kill percentage (80.8; 10th) and fewest shots on goal allowed per game (26.5; seventh).

With a defense led by Miro Heiskanen, Thomas Harley and Esa Lindell, the Stars also bolstered their group by acquiring Tyler Myers from the Vancouver Canucks prior to the NHL Trade Deadline. Heiskanen ranks fifth among defensemen in power-play points (22), and the Stars have three of the NHL’s top 10 overall in that category: Johnston (36; third), Robertson (33; fifth) and Rantanen (30; tied for seventh).

3. Possession improvement

Prior to the Stars’ 14-game point streak, they ranked 30th out of 32 teams in 5-on-5 shot attempts percentage (45.7). During the 14-game point streak, the Stars have drastically improved in that key possession category ranking fourth in the League since Jan. 23 (53.2).

The Stars top possession player in terms of 5-on-5 shot attempts differential during the point streak is Harley (plus-57; tied for 23rd in NHL over that span). Harley is also a shots by location standout who ranks in the 85th percentile or higher among defensemen in the following categories: 
 • Midrange shots on goal: 25 (88th percentile)
 • Long-range shots on goal: 49 (85th percentile)
 • High-danger goals: 2 (86th percentile)

Although the Stars will likely match up with Minnesota, which is tied for third in the NHL standings (38-16-12; 88 points) this season, in the first round of the postseason, they are arguably as robust of a team from top to bottom as the Avalanche. Having made the Western Conference Final in each of the past three seasons, Dallas looks to finally get over the hump with key adjustments under coach Glen Gulutzan, in his second tenure with the team.
 
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