Justin Hryckowian - NHL News & Rumors

Two points in season finale Hryckowian produced an even-strength goal and added a power-play assist in Wednesday's 4-3 shootout win over Buffalo.

Impact It's the first multi-point performance since March 6 for Hryckowian. The 25-year-old rookie wraps up the regular season with 14 goals and 30 points in 81 games, adding 119 hits and 43 PIM, and he'll head into the playoffs filling a physical bottom-six role for the Stars.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Stars vs. Sabres | NHL Highlights | April 15, 2026

APRIL 16 • YOUTUBE

Wyatt Johnston seals Stars' regular season-ending 4-3 shootout win over Sabres

Wyatt Johnston scored the decisive shootout goal and the Dallas Stars posted their third consecutive 50-win season with a 4-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night in...

APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Tallies in Tuesday's win Hryckowian scored a goal in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Flames.

Impact Hryckowian opened the scoring at 4:30 of the second period. The 25-year-old forward has three goals and an assist over his last nine games, providing some depth scoring from a third-line role. He's at 13 goals, 27 points, 78 shots on net, 114 hits, 43 PIM and 41 blocked shots over 77 appearances in his rookie year.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Johnston scores in OT in Stars comeback win over the Flames 4-3

Wyatt Johnston scored twice, including in overtime, to lead the Dallas Stars to the 4-3 win over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Finds twine Saturday Hryckowian scored a goal in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Penguins.

Impact Hryckowian found the back of the net for the second time in his last four games to put the first tally on the board for the Stars on Saturday. Overall, the 25-year-old center is up to 12 goals, 26 points , 73 shots on net, 108 hits and 35 blocked shots across 72 games this season. Hryckowian has grinded his entire hockey career to reach this point after going undrafted during his years of eligibility, and his strong all-around numbers reflect his work-hard story. Since Mar. 6, he has four goals, seven points, 18 shots on net, 18 hits and 10 blocked shots over 12 games. He has solid fantasy value as a streaming option in category-based leagues for the remainder of the fantasy playoffs.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Rantanaen scores in return from injured reserve, Stars top undermanned Penguins 6-3

Mikko Rantanen had a goal and an assist in his return from injured reserve and the Dallas Stars pulled away from the undermanned Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

Finds twine in loss Hryckowian scored a goal and put out four hits in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Hryckowian gave the Stars a lead late in the first period off feeds from his linemates Colin Blackwell and Sam Steel. With the tally, Hryckowian is up to 11 goals, 24 points, 71 shots on net, 106 hits and 33 blocked shots through 69 games this season. The 25-year-old center's first full season in the NHL has allowed him to showcase his strong all-around play style. He has five points over the last nine games to go along with 16 shots on net, 16 hits and eight blocked shots. He's emerging as a solid option in deep leagues that value category coverage.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Smith's late goal lifts Vegas past Dallas 3-2 and denies Stars' bid to clinch a playoff berth

Reilly Smith scored the tiebreaking goal with 3:38 left in the third period and the Vegas Golden Knights beat Dallas 3-2, denying the Stars’ bid to clinch a playoff berth

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

"McPrincess throwing a temper tantrum": NHL fans react as Connor McDavid throws hands with Stars rookie in heated scrum NHL fans on social reacted as Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid dropped the gloves with Dallas Stars rookie Justin Hryckowian during Thursday’s matchup.

MARCH 13 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

GOTTA SEE IT: Connor McDavid Throws Punches At Justin Hryckowian In Heated Scrum

MARCH 13 • YOUTUBE

Pots power-play goal Hryckowian scored a power-play goal on four shots in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Hryckowian has three points over his last two games. He is poised to continue featuring on the second power-play unit while Roope Hintz (lower body) is out indefinitely. Hryckowian is up to 10 goals, 22 points, 61 shots on net, 93 hits and 37 PIM, so he can help with depth scoring and toughness in deeper fantasy formats.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Heiskanen scores in overtime to push the Stars past the Blackhawks, 4-3

Defenseman Miro Heiskanen scored 22 seconds into overtime to give the Dallas Stars a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

One of each Friday Hryckowian scored a goal on two shots, dished an assist, added two PIM and doled out three hits in Friday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Hryckowian had been limited to two assists over his previous 11 games. The 25-year-old was pressed into a larger role Friday due to the early exit of Roope Hintz (lower body), who is out indefinitely. Hryckowian is still likely to be a third-line option moving forward, so he'll need to provide steadier offense to be a fantasy option. The center has nine goals, 12 helpers, 57 shots on net, 93 hits and 37 PIM through 61 appearances this season.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche vs. Stars | NHL Highlights | March 06, 2026

MARCH 7 • YOUTUBE

NHL-leading Avalanche win 5-4 in shootout to end Stars' franchise-record 10-game winning streak

Valeri Nichushkin scored with 15 seconds remaining in regulation, then made one of NHL-leading Colorado’s two shots in a shootout to beat Dallas 5-4

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

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MARCH 7 • YOUTUBE

Three points in Boston Hryckowian scored a goal and added two assists, one on the power play, in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Bruins.

Impact The rookie helped set up goals in the first and second period, including Esa Lindell's game-winner, before Hryckowian got credit for Dallas' fourth goal when the puck pinballed off his skate at the side of the net and eventually got under Jeremy Swayman. It was the first multi-point performance of Hryckowian's career, and through 49 games this season the undrafted college player out of Northeastern has eight goals and 17 points.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

NHL Highlights | Bruins vs. Stars - January 20, 2026

JANUARY 21 • YOUTUBE

Stars end Bruins' 6-game winning streak with a dominant 6-2 victory

Jason Robertson scored two goals, Justin Hryckowian had a goal and two assists, and the Dallas Stars ended a three-game skid while snapping the Boston Bruins’ six-game winning stre...

JANUARY 21 • Associated Press

Tallies opening goal Hryckowian scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Sharks.

Impact Hryckowian snapped a five-game point drought with the opening goal at 7:33 of the first period. The 24-year-old earned a two-year contract extension Wednesday, and it's because he has emerged as a versatile and responsible forward who fits the Stars' fluid approach to line combinations. Hryckowian is up to seven goals, 14 points, 44 shots on net, 68 hits, 21 PIM and a minus-4 rating over 44 outings this season.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Toffoli gets 2nd goal of game in OT to rally Sharks to 5-4 win over Stars

Tyler Toffoli scored twice and added an assist, including the winning goal at 1:58 of overtime as the San Jose Sharks rallied from two goals down to beat the Dallas Stars 5–4

JANUARY 11 • Associated Press

Dallas Stars sign forward Justin Hryckowian to two-year, one-way contract extension | Dallas Stars The 24-year-old ranks second among all NHL rookies to take at least 50 draws this season in faceoff win percentage, going 56-for-100 at the...

JANUARY 7 • NHL.COM

Inks two-year extension Hryckowian signed a two-year, $1.9 million contract extension with the Stars on Wednesday.

Impact Hryckowian secured his extension, which is a one-way deal, after breaking into a middle-six role with the Stars through solid all-around play. Through 42 games this season, the 24-year-old forward has six goals, seven assists, 42 shots on net, 66 hits and 19 blocks. Hryckowian signed an entry-level deal with the Stars in March of 2024 as an undrafted prospect but has quickly carved out a role at the NHL level. The 24-year-old will likely have opportunities to contribute for the Stars as the season progresses, and he'll remain under contract with the team through the 2027-28 campaign.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Living the dream: Justin Hryckowian "staying in the moment" during wild rookie season | Dallas Stars The undrafted 24-year-old has turned into a pleasant surprise for the Stars midway through the 2025-26 season

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • NHL.COM

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