Stars' Wyatt Johnston breaks franchise single-season power play goals record

The 22-year-old center has set a new Dallas Stars record with 23 power play goals this season.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 11:34pm

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Wyatt Johnston, the 22-year-old center for the Dallas Stars, has broken the franchise's single-season record for power play goals. He scored his 23rd power play goal of the 2025-26 campaign, surpassing the previous record of 22 set by Dino Ciccarelli in 1986-87 when the team was still the Minnesota North Stars.

Why it matters

Johnston's record-breaking performance comes at a crucial time for the Stars, who are trying to clinch a playoff berth. The young center has been a key contributor to the team's success on the power play this season, and his ability to find the back of the net with the man advantage has been a major factor in the Stars' push for the postseason.

The details

Johnston officially broke the record on Sunday with a game-tying goal against the Vegas Golden Knights. He had previously tied Ciccarelli's record on March 12 against the Edmonton Oilers. This is the second power play goal record Johnston has claimed this season, as he also surpassed Mike Modano's Dallas single-season record for power play goals (18) in February.

  • On March 12, Johnston tied Ciccarelli's franchise record of 22 power play goals in a season.
  • On March 22, Johnston scored his 23rd power play goal of the season, breaking the franchise record.

The players

Wyatt Johnston

A 22-year-old center for the Dallas Stars who has set a new franchise record for power play goals in a single season with 23.

Dino Ciccarelli

A former player for the Minnesota North Stars who held the franchise's single-season record for power play goals with 22, a mark that stood for nearly 40 years.

Mike Modano

A former Dallas Stars player who held the franchise's single-season record for power play goals with 18, a record that was surpassed by Wyatt Johnston earlier this season.

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What’s next

The Stars need just one point from their game against the Vegas Golden Knights to clinch a playoff berth. If they are able to secure that point, it will mark their fifth consecutive postseason appearance.

The takeaway

Wyatt Johnston's record-breaking performance on the power play has been a key factor in the Dallas Stars' push for the playoffs this season. The young center's ability to find the back of the net with the man advantage has helped the team overcome injuries and other challenges, and his continued success will be crucial as they look to make a deep playoff run.