One game into a new season is no time to panic. The Dallas Stars picked up their first win of the season, a 4-3 special teams special in Nashville against the Predators. 5×5, the Stars were fine, if a bit rusty. Mason Marchment scored on the power play, although on four opportunities, Dallas spent most of the time trying to figure out the zone entry.
The penalty kill was another story. First off, taking six penalties in one game is not ideal. Esa Lindell and Ilya Lyubushkin handled the bulk of the defender minutes, with a rotating cast of forwards – including Wyatt Johnston as the leader in minutes.