DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Stars fans expected to see plenty of goals this season from Joe Pavelski, signed as a free agent after a 38-goal season for San Jose.

First Period_1, Dallas, Faksa 2 (Fedun, Janmark), 18:58. Penalties_Chabot, OTT, (tripping), 6:43; Sekera, DAL, (tripping), 13:30.

Second Period_2, Dallas, Pavelski 2 (Benn, Seguin), 10:44...

First Period_1, Dallas, Faksa 2 (Janmark, Fedun), 18:58. Penalties_Chabot, OTT, (tripping), 6:43; Sekera, DAL, (tripping), 13:30.

Second Period_2, Dallas, Pavelski 2 (Benn, Seguin), 10:44...

Ottawa Senators (1-5-1, eighth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Dallas Stars (2-7-1, sixth in the Central Division)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Stars are set to start a four-game homestand they hope can spark a needed turnaround.

But first, one for the road — a win in Philadelphia that ended a winless road...

First Period_1, Philadelphia, Couturier 2 (Konecny, Giroux), 0:43. 2, Dallas, Hintz 6 (Benn, Perry), 7:00. 3, Dallas, Lindell 1 (Gurianov, Perry), 13:48 (pp). Penalties_Radulov, DAL, (high...

First Period_1, Philadelphia, Couturier 2 (Giroux, Konecny), 0:43. 2, Dallas, Hintz 6 (Perry, Benn), 7:00. 3, Dallas, Lindell 1 (Gurianov, Perry), 13:48 (pp). Penalties_Radulov, DAL, (high...

Dallas Stars (1-7-1, sixth in the Central Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (2-2-1, sixth in the Metropolitan Division)

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins spent the offseason talking about the need to build a new identity, one predicated less on flash and more on fundamentals. The early returns are...

First Period_None. Penalties_None.

Second Period_1, Dallas, Hintz 5 (Klingberg, Benn), 5:10. 2, Pittsburgh, McCann 3 (Pettersson, Hornqvist), 17:36. Penalties_Gurianov, DAL, (hooking),...

First Period_None. Penalties_None.

Second Period_1, Dallas, Hintz 5 (Benn, Klingberg), 5:10. 2, Pittsburgh, McCann 3 (Hornqvist, Pettersson), 17:36. Penalties_Gurianov, DAL, (hooking),...

Dallas Stars (1-6-1, sixth in the Central Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (5-2-0, second in the Metropolitan Division)

First Period_1, Columbus, Werenski 2 (Nyquist, Jones), 7:42. 2, Columbus, Wennberg 1, 15:01. 3, Dallas, Heiskanen 2 (Radulov, Fedun), 18:08. Penalties_Milano, CBJ, (hooking), 2:30; Dubois, CBJ,...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Blue Jackets knew to be successful this season they needed scoring production from their younger players and strong goaltending.

First Period_1, Columbus, Werenski 2 (Jones, Nyquist), 7:42. 2, Columbus, Wennberg 1, 15:01. 3, Dallas, Heiskanen 2 (Radulov, Fedun), 18:08. Penalties_Milano, CBJ, (hooking), 2:30; Dubois, CBJ,...

Dallas Stars (1-5-1, sixth in the Central Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (2-3-0, seventh in the Metropolitan Division)

UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Devon Toews scored at 1:13 of overtime to complete a stunning late-game comeback by the New York Islanders as they downed the St. Louis Blues 3-2 on Monday.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Victor Olofsson and the Buffalo Sabres are building confidence from a strong start to the season.

The Sabres' rookie forward set an NHL record by becoming the first...

First Period_None.

Second Period_1, Buffalo, Olofsson 5 (Eichel, Dahlin), 6:27 (pp). 2, Buffalo, Reinhart 3 (Olofsson, Eichel), 17:56.

First Period_None. Penalties_Klingberg, DAL, (hooking), 10:26; Jokiharju, BUF, (hooking), 15:32.

Second Period_1, Buffalo, Olofsson 5 (Eichel, Dahlin), 6:27 (pp). 2, Buffalo, Reinhart 3...

First Period_None.

Second Period_1, Buffalo, Olofsson 5 (Eichel, Dahlin), 6:27 (pp). 2, Buffalo, Reinhart 3 (Eichel, Olofsson), 17:56.

First Period_None. Penalties_Klingberg, DAL, (hooking), 10:26; Jokiharju, BUF, (hooking), 15:32.

Second Period_1, Buffalo, Olofsson 5 (Eichel, Dahlin), 6:27 (pp). 2, Buffalo, Reinhart 3...

Dallas Stars (1-4-1, fifth in the Central Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (4-0-1, first in the Atlantic Division)

DALLAS (AP) — Tom Wilson scored a power-play goal before Washington got busy killing penalties.

The strong special teams combo helped the Capitals get their first regulation victory in...

First Period_1, Washington, Wilson 2 (Leipsic, Vrana), 3:17 (pp). Penalties_Hanley, DAL, (high sticking), 0:52; Hanley, DAL, (high sticking), 0:52; Dallas bench, served by Caamano (), 3:17; Eller,...

First Period_1, Washington, Wilson 2 (Leipsic, Vrana), 3:17 (pp). Penalties_Hanley, DAL, (high sticking), 0:52; Hanley, DAL, (high sticking), 0:52; Dallas bench, served by Caamano (), 3:17; Eller,...

Washington Capitals (2-1-2, second in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Dallas Stars (1-3-1, fifth in the Central Division)

DALLAS (AP) — Johnny Gaudreau didn't watch the beginning of a shootout, though he had the best view in the house for the end.

Gaudreau put a backhand past Dallas goalie Ben Bishop to give...

First Period_None. Penalties_Bennett, CGY, (slashing), 9:02.

Second Period_1, Dallas, L'Esperance 1 (Hanley, Faksa), 16:39. Penalties_Gaudreau, CGY, (holding), 1:18; Brodie, CGY, (holding),...

Calgary Flames (1-1-1, fourth in the Pacific Division) vs. Dallas Stars (1-3-0, fifth in the Central Division)

WASHINGTON (AP) — Mired in the franchise's worst start since moving to Dallas, Stars players spoke up at their team dinner to set things straight.

First Period_1, Washington, Kuznetsov 1 (Siegenthaler), 4:49. Penalties_Eller, WSH, (tripping), 7:16; Lindell, DAL, (roughing), 14:48.

Second Period_2, Dallas, Hintz 4 (Oleksiak), 1:59. 3,...

First Period_1, Washington, Kuznetsov 1 (Siegenthaler), 4:49. Penalties_Eller, WSH, (tripping), 7:16; Lindell, DAL, (roughing), 14:48.

Second Period_2, Dallas, Hintz 4 (Oleksiak), 1:59. 3,...

Dallas Stars (0-3-0, seventh in the Central Division) vs. Washington Capitals (2-0-1, second in the Metropolitan Division)

DETROIT (AP) — Anthony Mantha is picking up where he left off last season, giving the Detroit Red Wings hope the power forward can help them avoid enduring another rebuilding season.

First Period_1, Dallas, Hintz 2 (Khudobin, Heiskanen), 10:57. 2, Dallas, Seguin 1 (Oleksiak), 16:49. Penalties_Radulov, DAL, (hooking), 7:27; Klingberg, DAL, (interference), 19:44.

First Period_1, Dallas, Hintz 2 (Heiskanen, Khudobin), 10:57. 2, Dallas, Seguin 1 (Oleksiak), 16:49. Penalties_Radulov, DAL, (hooking), 7:27; Klingberg, DAL, (interference), 19:44.

Dallas Stars (0-2-0, sixth in the Central Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (1-0-0, fifth in the Atlantic Division)

First Period_1, St. Louis, Perron 1 (Blais, Parayko), 1:21. 2, Dallas, Janmark 1, 11:04 (sh). Penalties_Fedun, DAL, (hooking), 10:15.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Sammy Blais understands that sometimes a little luck goes a long way in hockey.

Blais had a goal and an assist, and his score midway through the third period was the winner...

First Period_1, St. Louis, Perron 1 (Parayko, Blais), 1:21. 2, Dallas, Janmark 1 (Lindell), 11:04 (sh). Penalties_Fedun, DAL, (hooking), 10:15.

Dallas Stars (0-1-0, sixth in the Central Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (0-0-1, fourth in the Central Division)

DALLAS (AP) — Stars defenseman Roman Polak has a small fracture in his sternum and will be re-evaluated next week.

Dallas didn't offer a timetable in the update on Polak on Friday. In the...

DALLAS (AP) — Brett Ritchie had never taken the ice in an NHL game with a team other than the Dallas Stars when he debuted for the Boston Bruins.

First Period_1, Boston, Ritchie 1 (Coyle), 1:09. 2, Boston, Heinen 1 (Grzelcyk, McAvoy), 5:59 (pp).

Second Period_3, Dallas, Hintz 1 (Pavelski, Janmark), 7:55.

First Period_1, Boston, Ritchie 1 (Coyle), 1:09. 2, Boston, Heinen 1 (Grzelcyk, McAvoy), 5:59 (pp). Penalties_Radulov, DAL, (holding), 4:23; Faksa, DAL, (high sticking), 17:33.

First Period_1, Boston, Ritchie 1 (Coyle), 1:09. 2, Boston, Heinen 1 (McAvoy, Grzelcyk), 5:59 (pp).

Second Period_3, Dallas, Hintz 1 (Janmark, Pavelski), 7:55.

First Period_1, Boston, Ritchie 1 (Coyle), 1:09. 2, Boston, Heinen 1 (McAvoy, Grzelcyk), 5:59 (pp). Penalties_Radulov, DAL, (holding), 4:23; Faksa, DAL, (high sticking), 17:33.

Boston Bruins vs. Dallas Stars

Dallas; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars take on the Boston Bruins at home in the season opener.

First Period_1, Colorado, Kadri (Makar, MacKinnon), 11:22 (pp). 2, Colorado, Burakovsky, 11:44. Penalties_Lindell, DAL, (delay of game), 10:15; Comeau, DAL, (boarding), 16:42.