Dallas Stars Fans Investigated for Nazi Salutes at Game

Video shows group making offensive gestures during team's win over Maple Leafs.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 3:11pm

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American Airlines Arena, home of the Dallas Stars hockey team, is investigating a group of fans who were caught on video making Nazi salutes during the team's recent game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The arena has denounced the actions and says it has zero tolerance for hate or discrimination, and is committed to ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all guests.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing challenge of addressing hateful and extremist behavior by some sports fans, which can create an unsafe and unwelcoming atmosphere at games. The Dallas Stars organization will need to take strong action to identify the individuals involved and ban them from future events to make it clear such conduct is unacceptable.

The details

The video, which was posted on Reddit and then shared on social media, appears to show a group of Stars fans making the Nazi salute in sync with the team's goal song 'Puck Off' by Pantera. It's unclear if any other fans were also involved or if anyone tried to intervene. The Stars have not yet issued a statement on the incident.

  • The incident occurred during the Stars' game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on December 21, 2025.
  • The video footage was posted on Reddit and then shared more widely on social media in the days following the game.

The players

American Airlines Arena

The home arena of the Dallas Stars hockey team, which has denounced the fans' actions and launched an internal investigation.

Dallas Stars

The NHL hockey team whose fans were caught making Nazi salutes during a recent game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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What’s next

American Airlines Arena has stated it is conducting an internal investigation to identify the fans involved in making the Nazi salutes, with the intention of banning them from future events.

The takeaway

This incident serves as a stark reminder that sports arenas must remain vigilant in addressing hateful and extremist behavior by fans, which can undermine the inclusive and welcoming atmosphere that should be fostered at live events. The Dallas Stars organization will need to take strong disciplinary action to send a clear message that such conduct is unacceptable.