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A treat for fans in Tampere: Panthers, Stars send 7 Finns out for opening faceoff

Nov. 01, 2024 15:09 PM EDT

TAMPERE, Finland (AP) — The Florida Panthers and the Dallas Stars didn't make the Finnish fans wait long to see their homeland's players take the ice on Friday. They started all of them. Florida had its four Finns — Tampere native Aleksander Barkov, Eetu...

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

Oct. 31, 2024 05:11 AM EDT

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...

Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers arrive in Finland. And the 4 Finns on the team are thrilled

Oct. 29, 2024 13:32 PM EDT

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — For the next few days, the Florida Panthers will have the chance to enjoy some salmon soup whenever they'd like. Chocolates will be consumed. Sauna visits are encouraged. There's talk of jumping into a lake. And sometimes, they'll play hockey. ...

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

Oct. 26, 2024 22:55 PM EDT

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...

Stars lock up 2 key defensemen just before camp with deals for Esa Lindell, Thomas Harley

Sep. 17, 2024 21:26 PM EDT

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Stars locked up two key defensemen with new contracts just before the start of training camp, giving Esa Lindell a $26.25 million, five-year extension and signing Thomas Harley to an $8 million, two-year deal. The agreement with Lindell announced...