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Stars forward Denis Gurianov makes NHL season debut against San Jose

Newly recalled Stars forward Denis Gurianov made his NHL season debut on Thursday night, earning second-line minutes in his second career game. Gurianov started the season with AHL affiliate Texas before getting called up on Wednesday afternoon.

In a corresponding move, center Justin Dowling was sent to Texas.

"He's a true winger," Stars coach Jim Montgomery said of Gurianov. "Dowling played really well for us, we're really happy about what he did. But he's a natural center, and we felt we needed a winger."

Gurianov slotted into the lineup with Jamie Benn and Jason Spezza, adding speed and shooting to the pair of veterans.