Barkov gets 4 points in his hometown, Panthers top Stars 6-4 in Finland

TAMPERE, Finland (AP) — Florida captain Aleksander Barkov had a goal and three assists in his return to his hometown, Sam Reinhart scored twice and the Panthers beat the Dallas Stars 6-4 on Friday night. Finnish players put on a show. Barkov had four points, Anton Lundell had a...

Saunas, reindeer and hockey: Stars and Panthers enjoy their time in Finland before 2-game series

The first time Florida coach Paul Maurice went to Finland, he didn’t know a whole lot about the country’s intense love of hockey. He learned. Quickly. “I think one of the real benefits, kind of side benefits for the NHL coaches and players coming over is you get...

Dallas Stars nearly squander three-goal lead, hang on for 4-2 win over Chicago Blackhawks

DALLAS (AP) — Matt Duchene scored on a third-period power play and added an empty-netter in the final seconds as the Dallas Stars hung on to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 Saturday. Duchene’s goal at 8:50 followed goals by Evgenii Dadonov in the first period and Jamie Benn in...

Krebs and McLeod score 83 seconds apart and Buffalo Sabres hang on in 4-2 win over the Dallas Stars

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Peyton Krebs and Ryan McLeod scored on consecutive shots 83 seconds apart in the second period, and the Buffalo Sabres hung on for a 4-2 win over the Dallas Stars after allowing two goals in the final 4:36 on Tuesday night. Tage Thompson's goal put Buffalo up...

Duchene scores twice as Stars beat Oilers 4-1 in 1st meeting of last season's West finalists

DALLAS (AP) — Matt Duchene scored the first two goals, Jake Oettinger won his first start since signing a big contract extension, and the Dallas Stars beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-1 on Saturday in their first meeting since last season's Western Conference Final. Roope Hintz also...

Dallas Stars sign goalie Jake Oettinger to an 8-year, $66 million extension

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jake Oettinger needed a new contract, and while the Dallas Stars knew they could play out the season and figure it out next summer, they wanted no part of that. They were willing to wait a little bit to lock up their No. 1 goaltender, and that patience paid off. ...

Dallas Stars sign goaltender Jake Oettinger to an eight-year extension worth $66 million

Steel and Johnston 14 seconds apart, DeSmith has 25 saves as Stars beat Kraken 2-0

DALLAS (AP) — Sam Steel and Wyatt Johnston scored 14 seconds apart late in the first period, Casey DeSmith made 25 saves for his 11th career shutout in his Dallas debut and the Stars beat the Seattle Kraken 2-0 on Sunday night. It was the second shutout in two nights for the Stars...

Seguin scores twice, Oettinger stops 34 shots for 11th shutout in Stars' 3-0 win over Islanders

DALLAS (AP) — Tyler Seguin scored twice, Jake Oettinger made 34 saves in his 11th career regular-season shutout and the Dallas Stars beat the New York Islanders 3-0 on Saturday night. Seguin shot a wrister from the high slot over Semyon Varlamov’s glove at 7:59 of the first...

Stars have proven young scorers and could make another deep playoff run after 2 West finals

Dallas Stars Last season: 52-21-9, lost to Edmonton in Game 6 of Western Conference Final. COACH: Pete DeBoer (612-421-146 over 17 seasons with 5 teams, 2 Stanley Cup appearances, 7 conference finals). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 10 at Nashville. ...