Klingberg had been attempting to resurrect his NHL career after spending more than a year working his way back from injury.

The second period hasn’t been great for the Avalanche as of late. Especially on this homestand, where both the Edmonton Oilers and New York Rangers dominated play in the middle frame.

Matt Duchene leads the Stars in points (41) while ranking second in goals (17) and assists (24). Robertson leads Dallas in assists (25), ranks second in points (37) and is tied for third in goals (12). Wyatt Johnston is third on the team in points (32) and assists (22).

The Colorado Avalanche host the Dallas Stars after Nathan MacKinnon's two-goal game against the Edmonton Oilers in the Avalanche's 4-3 loss.

After over a year of recovery from hip surgery, John Klingberg will make his long-awaited return to the NHL after signing a one-year, $1 million contract with the Edmonton Oilers on Friday.

Dallas Stars legend Mike Modano recently made an appearance on popular hockey podcast “Spittin’ Chiclets” where he went into everything from his early days

The Edmonton Oilers have made another addition to their blueline. It was announced on Friday that veteran defenceman John Klingberg signed a deal with the team.

On Friday (Jan. 17) the Edmonton Oilers made news by signing veteran defenceman John Klingberg to a one-year, $1 million pro-rated contract. Klingberg last suited up for a game in November 2023 with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

EDMONTON, AB – The Edmonton Oilers announced Friday they have agreed to terms with free agent defenceman John Klingberg on a one-year contract. The 32-year-old blueliner has seen action in 633 NHL games over 11 seasons with the Dallas Stars, Anaheim Ducks, Minnesota Wild and Toronto Maple Leafs, recording 81 goals and 331 assists for 412 points.

It is being reported that John Klingberg is signing a deal with the Edmonton Oilers. As per TSN’s Darren Dreger and Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the deal is done.

The Dallas Stars are surging up the Western Conference, and should target Brock Nelson to help replace Tyler Seguin in the lineup.

The Colorado Avalanche (27-18-1) continue their homestand against the Dallas Stars (28-15-1) in the first of two straight matinee games. Puck drop is scheduled for 2:08 p.m. MT. READ MORE: Rantanen Extension Talks Could Pick Up Over 4 Nations Break Today’s matinee begins arguably the most important three-game stretch of the season thus far.