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Gets on scoresheet with two helpers Hakanpaa notched a pair of assists, two hits, two PIM and a plus-3 rating in Saturday's 8-1 win over the Lightning.

Impact Hakanpaa went 21 games without a point to open the season. He helped out on a Jamie Benn tally in the first period and then picked up another assist on Mason Marchment's goal in the second. Hakanpaa had a career-high 16 points last season, but Saturday's effort is unlikely to spark a significant run of offense for the heavy-hitting blueliner. He's managed just 13 shots on net to go with 27 PIM, 41 hits, 41 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating through 22 outings this season.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Searching for first point Hakanpaa has yet to record a point through 16 games this season.

Impact Hakanpaa battled an injury just before the start of the season, but it hasn't stopped him from maintaining his usual role as a defensive specialist. He's yet to chip in any offense after recording 16 points in 82 contests a season ago. The 31-year-old has maintained his physical play with 24 hits, 29 blocked shots and 19 PIM to go with 12 shots on net and a plus-5 rating. Hakanpaa's defensive presence likely means he'll stick in the lineup regardless of his scoring contributions.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to play Thursday Hakanpaa (undisclosed) is expected to play Thursday versus St. Louis, according to Saad Yousuf of The Athletic.

Impact Hakanpaa finished the 2022-23 campaign with six goals, 16 points, 60 PIM, 224 hits and 128 blocks in 82 contests. He's set to start this season with Thomas Harley on the second pairing.

OCTOBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing Tuesday Hakanpaa (undisclosed) is skating in his usual second-pairing role at practice Tuesday, Saad Yousuf of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hakanpaa has been dealing with an injury for the last week. It appears he's trending in the right direction for Thursday's season opener versus the Blues.

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Being evaluated for injury Hakanpaa (undisclosed) is undergoing evaluation for an injury Thursday, Saad Yousuf of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Stars have not released any details about Hakanpaa's injury, so it's unclear if it's related to the knee injury that had him contemplating surgery over the summer. The 31-year-old defenseman can be considered day-to-day until more information is available.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy for camp Hakanpaa (knee) elected against having surgery this offseason and is ready to participate in training camp, Saad Yousuf of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hakanpaa was initially reported to be considering surgery in June after battling with the injury during the Stars' run to the Western Conference Finals. Instead, it appears he'll be good to go from the start, though it's possible the knee may be reason for concern eventually. Hakanpaa posted 16 points, 224 hits, 128 blocked shots and a plus-18 rating in 82 games last season, a career year for the Finnish blueliner.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stars' Evgenii Dadonov, Jani Hakanpaa fighting knee injuries Dallas Stars forward Evgenii Dadonov and defenseman Jani Hakanpaa are both dealing with knee injuries

JUNE 8, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Will have knee surgery Hakanpaa will undergo knee surgery, per Dallas radio analyst Bruce LeVine.

Impact Hakanpaa battled the injury during the playoffs. He had a goal, two points, 16 PIM, 65 hits and 38 blocks in 15 postseason contests this year. He also missed four of six Dallas games from May 9-21 because of injury. Over 82 regular-season outings, Hakanpaa recorded six goals, 16 points, 60 PIM, 224 hits and 128 blocks.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available to return Hakanpaa (lower body) is an option to play in Game 3 against Vegas on Tuesday, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports.

Impact Hakanpaa, who took part in the morning skate Tuesday, has missed the past three contests. He has recorded two points, 32 blocked shots and 44 hits in 11 games this postseason. If Hakanpaa returns to the lineup Tuesday, Colin Miller could be a healthy scratch.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Hakanpaa (lower body) won't play Sunday in Game 2 against Vegas, Saad Yousuf of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hakanpaa will miss his third straight contest. The 31-year-old blueliner has two points, 32 blocked shots and 44 hits in 11 games this postseason. Colin Miller has been playing alongside Esa Lindell during Hakanpaa's absence.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Sunday Hakanpaa (lower body) will be a game-time decision Sunday, Saad Yousuf of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hakanpaa was unable to play in Game 1 on Friday, but coach Peter DeBoer said Saturday that he has not ruled out the defenseman for Game 2. Hakanpaa has missed the last two games -- as well as three of his last five contests -- with the injury. He has a goal and an assist in 11 playoff games this season.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday Hakanpaa (lower body) will not dress Friday against the Golden Knights, Tracey Myers of NHL.com reports.

Impact Hakanpaa will miss his second straight game and has missed three of the last five. The team hasn't provided much of an update on his status so his timeline remains unclear. Colin Miller is expected to stay in the lineup.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Monday Hakanpaa (lower body) is not in Monday's lineup against Seattle.

Impact Hakanpaa missed Game 4 with a lower-body issue and he could be dealing with the same injury now. Colin Miller is back in the lineup for Game 7 on Monday.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Hakanpaa (lower body) will be a game-time decision for Thursday's Game 5 versus the Kraken, Brian Rea of Bally Sports Southwest reports.

Impact Hakanpaa skated Thursday morning after missing Tuesday's Game 4 loss to Seattle, but his status for Game 5 nonetheless won't be determined until Dallas takes the ice for pregame warmups. He's picked up two points through nine postseason appearances this year.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Hakanpaa (lower body) will be in Thursday's lineup against Seattle, Saad Yousuf of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hakanpaa was out for Game 4 but he'll limit his absence to one game. The 31-year-old has two points this postseason and will fill a bottom-four role Thursday.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of action Tuesday Hakanpaa (undisclosed) didn't take warmups, suggesting he won't play Tuesday in Game 4 versus the Kraken, Saad Yousuf of The Athletic reports.

Impact Especially with lingering doubts about Miro Heiskanen (upper body), it would seem Hakanpaa is hurt rather than a healthy scratch. Hakanpaa scored a goal, doled out six hits and added 10 PIM in Game 3 on Sunday while seeing 20:10 of ice time, and he only went minus-1 in the 7-2 loss. The 31-year-old defenseman didn't sustain an obvious injury in the contest, but it's unclear when more information may be available.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Injury clarified Hakanpaa is sitting out Tuesday's Game 4 versus the Kraken with a lower-body injury.

Impact Hakanpaa was a surprise absence from warmups, and now the Stars have offered a reason for it. Joel Hanley will draw into the lineup while Hakanpaa is out.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides goal in loss Hakanpaa recorded a goal and 10 PIM in Dallas' 7-2 loss to Seattle in Game 3 on Sunday.

Impact Hakanpaa didn't score a marker over his previous 20 contests, and he registered just two assists in that span. His tally came early in the third frame, but it merely reduced Seattle's lead to 6-2. Hakanpaa received a misconduct penalty late in the third period. Through nine playoff appearances this year, the defenaman has a goal, two points, 16 PIM, 36 hits and 26 blocked shots.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slings helper Hakanpaa notched an assist, three shots on goal, seven blocked shots, three hits and a minus-2 rating in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Kraken in Game 1.

Impact Hakanpaa's pass from the corner set up Joe Pavelski's fourth goal of the game on a waist-high deflection. The assist was Hakanpaa's first point in seven playoff outings. The big defenseman has added 25 hits, 21 blocked shots, seven shots on goal, six PIM and a minus-4 rating in a top-four role.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finds assist Tuesday Hakanpaa registered an assist, five shots on goal and two hits in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Hakanpaa had been limited to one goal over the previous seven games while also going minus-7 in that span. The 30-year-old set up Tyler Seguin for the opening tally at 5:45 of the first period Tuesday. Hakanpaa has enjoyed a career year with six goals, 10 assists, a plus-18 rating, 80 shots on net, 199 hits, 119 blocked shots and 54 PIM through 74 appearances.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stars beat Pens 3-2 despite Crosby's 1st goal in Dallas

Joe Pavelski scored the tiebreaking goal on a third-period power play, and the Stars overcame Sidney Crosby’s first career goal in Dallas in a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pengu...

MARCH 24, 2023 • Associated Press

Jason Robertson scores in OT, Stars beat Flames 6-5

Jason Robertson scored his second goal of the game at 4:47 of overtime to give the Dallas Stars a 6-5 victory over the Calgary Flames on Saturday night

MARCH 19, 2023 • Associated Press

Showing off playmaking Hakanpaa logged an assist, three shots on goal, three hits and two blocked shots in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Kraken.

Impact Hakanpaa has four assists over his last three games, making this his most productive stretch of the season. While his offense will come and go, the 30-year-old defenseman remains a physical force on the Stars' blue line. He has 14 points, 180 hits, 108 blocked shots, 67 shots on net, 46 PIM and a plus-24 rating through 66 outings in 2022-23.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ends drought with assist Hakanpaa notched an assist and three hits in Monday's 5-4 loss to the Flames.

Impact Hakanpaa went 10 games without a point before he helped out on a Jamie Benn tally in the third period. During the dry spell, the defenseman had 20 blocked shots, 18 hits and a plus-4 rating. His strong physical game and defensive work keeps him in the lineup regularly, but most fantasy managers don't need to pay attention to him. Hakanpaa has 11 points, 170 hits, 106 blocks, 64 shots on net, 46 PIM and a plus-24 rating through 64 outings.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benn breaks scoreless tie early in 2nd, Stars top Wild 4-1

Captain Jamie Benn broke a scoreless tie 23 seconds into the second period of his 1,001st career game, and the Dallas Stars beat the Minnesota Wild 4-1

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • Associated Press

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Stars beat Pens 3-2 despite Crosby's 1st goal in Dallas

Jason Robertson scores in OT, Stars beat Flames 6-5

Benn breaks scoreless tie early in 2nd, Stars top Wild 4-1