Stars Rookie Ties Modano's Single-Season Power Play Goals Record

Wyatt Johnston matches Dallas Stars legend Mike Modano's franchise record for most power play goals in a season.

Jan. 31, 2026 at 11:47pm

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In a 3-2 win over the Utah Mammoth, Dallas Stars rookie center Wyatt Johnston scored his 18th power play goal of the season, tying the franchise record held by Stars legend Mike Modano. Johnston accomplished the feat in just 55 games, leaving him 27 more games to break the record outright.

Why it matters

Mike Modano is the Dallas Stars' all-time leading scorer and one of the greatest American-born players in NHL history. For a young rookie like Wyatt Johnston to match Modano's single-season franchise record for power play goals is a significant accomplishment that highlights Johnston's offensive prowess and bright future with the Stars.

The details

Wyatt Johnston's first-period power play goal in the Stars' 3-2 win over the Utah Mammoth tied him with Modano for the franchise record of 18 power play goals in a single season. Johnston, who is just 22 years old, has 29 goals and 30 assists for 59 points so far this season, putting him on pace to set a new career high. While Johnston is unlikely to ever match Modano's overall goal-scoring totals, he's now etched his name alongside the Stars legend in the team's record books.

  • On February 1, 2026, Wyatt Johnston scored his 18th power play goal of the season, tying the Dallas Stars franchise record held by Mike Modano.

The players

Wyatt Johnston

A 22-year-old center for the Dallas Stars who is in his fourth NHL season. Johnston has 29 goals and 30 assists so far this season, putting him on pace to set a new career high in points.

Mike Modano

A Hall of Fame center and the all-time leading scorer for the Dallas Stars franchise, both during their time as the Minnesota North Stars and after the move to Dallas.

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What’s next

Wyatt Johnston will have 27 more games this season to break Mike Modano's single-season franchise record for power play goals.

The takeaway

Wyatt Johnston's record-tying performance highlights the young center's offensive talent and bright future with the Dallas Stars, as he continues to etch his name alongside franchise legend Mike Modano in the team's record books.