Sam Nestler
@samnestler.bsky.social
Dallas Stars beat writer & show host at DLLS.
As of now, the Stars are still scheduled to practice today.
It is closed to the public.
It is closed to the public.
January 25, 2026 at 2:35 PM
As of now, the Stars are still scheduled to practice today.
It is closed to the public.
It is closed to the public.
If only Jason Robertson could score those clutch goals that win you games.
January 24, 2026 at 3:33 AM
If only Jason Robertson could score those clutch goals that win you games.
What a great defensive play by Sam Steel to save a goal in the slot.
And what an intriguing holding call on Nils Lundkvist to even things out PP wise.
And what an intriguing holding call on Nils Lundkvist to even things out PP wise.
January 24, 2026 at 3:14 AM
What a great defensive play by Sam Steel to save a goal in the slot.
And what an intriguing holding call on Nils Lundkvist to even things out PP wise.
And what an intriguing holding call on Nils Lundkvist to even things out PP wise.
Rantanen's shot looked like it hit off the skinny part of Binnington's paddle over the blocker.
January 24, 2026 at 3:06 AM
Rantanen's shot looked like it hit off the skinny part of Binnington's paddle over the blocker.
Ilya Lyubushkin will not return tonight, per Stars PR (lower body).
As @roberttiffin shared, Lyubushkin blocked a shot early in the second and didn't take shifts after the midway point.
As @roberttiffin shared, Lyubushkin blocked a shot early in the second and didn't take shifts after the midway point.
January 24, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Ilya Lyubushkin will not return tonight, per Stars PR (lower body).
As @roberttiffin shared, Lyubushkin blocked a shot early in the second and didn't take shifts after the midway point.
As @roberttiffin shared, Lyubushkin blocked a shot early in the second and didn't take shifts after the midway point.
Maybe a little 5 on 5 tonight too, eh?
January 24, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Maybe a little 5 on 5 tonight too, eh?
That feels HUGE for Matt Duchene. HUGE.
January 24, 2026 at 2:18 AM
That feels HUGE for Matt Duchene. HUGE.
You'll never guess who scored a goal on the Stars power play.
January 24, 2026 at 1:18 AM
You'll never guess who scored a goal on the Stars power play.
Nothing like a 1-0 shutout loss when the only goal came less than midway through the first period.
Ruff.
Ruff.
January 23, 2026 at 2:38 AM
Nothing like a 1-0 shutout loss when the only goal came less than midway through the first period.
Ruff.
Ruff.
Yes, that is Justin Hryckowian out there 6-on-5 trailing by a goal.
And he came oh so close to tying the game. Just off the crossbar after a lethal pass through the box.
And he came oh so close to tying the game. Just off the crossbar after a lethal pass through the box.
January 23, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Yes, that is Justin Hryckowian out there 6-on-5 trailing by a goal.
And he came oh so close to tying the game. Just off the crossbar after a lethal pass through the box.
And he came oh so close to tying the game. Just off the crossbar after a lethal pass through the box.
The Jackets are NOT playing like the teams that used to do this, I know...
But watching a Rick Bowness coached team defend a 1-0 lead late in the third is pretty nostalgic.
But watching a Rick Bowness coached team defend a 1-0 lead late in the third is pretty nostalgic.
January 23, 2026 at 2:23 AM
The Jackets are NOT playing like the teams that used to do this, I know...
But watching a Rick Bowness coached team defend a 1-0 lead late in the third is pretty nostalgic.
But watching a Rick Bowness coached team defend a 1-0 lead late in the third is pretty nostalgic.
LOL Miro Heiskanen to Esa Lindell 5 feet away from him for a high tip. Love to see it.
Nathan Bastian was also all over it on that shift.
Nathan Bastian was also all over it on that shift.
January 23, 2026 at 2:18 AM
LOL Miro Heiskanen to Esa Lindell 5 feet away from him for a high tip. Love to see it.
Nathan Bastian was also all over it on that shift.
Nathan Bastian was also all over it on that shift.
I wasn't sure if Jason Robertson was actually faster or if he just looked it.
Turns out... He is faster.
Here are his top 5 skating bursts from this season vs last. It's noticeable, specifically the way he separates from forecheckers or through the neutral zone.
Turns out... He is faster.
Here are his top 5 skating bursts from this season vs last. It's noticeable, specifically the way he separates from forecheckers or through the neutral zone.
January 23, 2026 at 1:26 AM
I wasn't sure if Jason Robertson was actually faster or if he just looked it.
Turns out... He is faster.
Here are his top 5 skating bursts from this season vs last. It's noticeable, specifically the way he separates from forecheckers or through the neutral zone.
Turns out... He is faster.
Here are his top 5 skating bursts from this season vs last. It's noticeable, specifically the way he separates from forecheckers or through the neutral zone.
I love pond hockey.
January 23, 2026 at 1:19 AM
I love pond hockey.
The Stars offense has not been there much through 20 minutes.
Luckily, Columbus is doing its best to help get them going.
Luckily, Columbus is doing its best to help get them going.
January 23, 2026 at 12:53 AM
The Stars offense has not been there much through 20 minutes.
Luckily, Columbus is doing its best to help get them going.
Luckily, Columbus is doing its best to help get them going.
Justin Hryckowian on celebrating his goal alone because nobody else knew it went in:
“Yeah, that was a weird one. The boys didn’t trust me. Take ‘em however they come.”
“Yeah, that was a weird one. The boys didn’t trust me. Take ‘em however they come.”
January 21, 2026 at 3:32 AM
Justin Hryckowian on celebrating his goal alone because nobody else knew it went in:
“Yeah, that was a weird one. The boys didn’t trust me. Take ‘em however they come.”
“Yeah, that was a weird one. The boys didn’t trust me. Take ‘em however they come.”
Robertson is ridiculous, and Joonas Korpisalo takes over for Jeremy Swayman.
January 21, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Robertson is ridiculous, and Joonas Korpisalo takes over for Jeremy Swayman.
How badly did Dallas need this game?
January 21, 2026 at 2:42 AM
How badly did Dallas need this game?
What a puck battle by Mavrik Bourque to keep possession and allow Jason Robertson to get on the ice for a change. The lanky wraparound was classic Robertson.
21 has been excellent tonight.
21 has been excellent tonight.
January 21, 2026 at 2:40 AM
What a puck battle by Mavrik Bourque to keep possession and allow Jason Robertson to get on the ice for a change. The lanky wraparound was classic Robertson.
21 has been excellent tonight.
21 has been excellent tonight.
That tic-tac-toe is exactly why this team doesn't create a ton of shots on goal. Because they are capable of doing that when they put a few passes together.
What a power-play goal.
What a power-play goal.
January 21, 2026 at 1:11 AM
That tic-tac-toe is exactly why this team doesn't create a ton of shots on goal. Because they are capable of doing that when they put a few passes together.
What a power-play goal.
What a power-play goal.
Nathan Bastian is physical tonight. Two big hits and then dropped the gloves.
Trying to put a jolt into this sleepy start and sleepy building.
Trying to put a jolt into this sleepy start and sleepy building.
January 21, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Nathan Bastian is physical tonight. Two big hits and then dropped the gloves.
Trying to put a jolt into this sleepy start and sleepy building.
Trying to put a jolt into this sleepy start and sleepy building.
Stars warmup lines vs Boston:
Steel - Duchene - Johnston
Robertson - Hintz - Bourque
Bäck - Hryckowian - Benn
Blackwell - Faksa - Bastian
Lindell - Heiskanen
Harley - Lundkvist
Lyubushkin - Petrovic
Oettinger
DeSmith
* Rantanen out with illness
Steel - Duchene - Johnston
Robertson - Hintz - Bourque
Bäck - Hryckowian - Benn
Blackwell - Faksa - Bastian
Lindell - Heiskanen
Harley - Lundkvist
Lyubushkin - Petrovic
Oettinger
DeSmith
* Rantanen out with illness
January 21, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Stars warmup lines vs Boston:
Steel - Duchene - Johnston
Robertson - Hintz - Bourque
Bäck - Hryckowian - Benn
Blackwell - Faksa - Bastian
Lindell - Heiskanen
Harley - Lundkvist
Lyubushkin - Petrovic
Oettinger
DeSmith
* Rantanen out with illness
Steel - Duchene - Johnston
Robertson - Hintz - Bourque
Bäck - Hryckowian - Benn
Blackwell - Faksa - Bastian
Lindell - Heiskanen
Harley - Lundkvist
Lyubushkin - Petrovic
Oettinger
DeSmith
* Rantanen out with illness