What Happened
Dallas defeated Buffalo behind Jake Oettinger's 26 saves, his second straight shutout and the 18th of his career. Mikko Rantanen recorded a goal and three assists, while Jason Robertson, Sam Steel and Roope Hintz also scored and Wyatt Johnston added three assists. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 14 saves for the Sabres, who had won the first two games of a five-game homestand. In Raleigh, Logan Stankoven's natural hat trick, his first career three-goal game, helped Carolina beat Vancouver 7-2.
Key Details
- Oettinger stopped 26 shots for his second consecutive shutout and has 18 career shutouts.
- Rantanen finished with a goal and three assists; Johnston had three assists.
- Robertson scored at 9:03 of the first; Dallas added three second-period goals.
- Luukkonen made 14 saves for Buffalo, which had won two straight on its homestand.
- Stankoven scored short-handed, on the power play and at even strength, reaching 100 career points.
- Svechnikov scored two first-period power-play goals; Kochetkov made 18 saves for Carolina.
What It Means
Dallas has won two straight after opening with two losses, with Oettinger's back-to-back shutouts steadying the team early. Buffalo's homestand, which began with two wins, now includes a loss to a Stars team finding its form. Carolina, the defending Stanley Cup champion, earned its first home win in three tries this season and carries a three-game winning streak, while Stankoven's milestone hat trick adds to the Hurricanes' depth scoring.
What's Next
Buffalo continues its five-game homestand, having won the first two games before the loss to Dallas. Dallas looks to extend its two-game winning streak. Carolina aims to build on a three-game winning streak after its first home victory of the season.