Casey DeSmith Stops 31 Shots to Lead the Stars to a 4–2 Win Over the Devils

Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston (53) celebrates after scoring against the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, in Las Vegas. John Locher/AP Photo

NEWARK, N.J.—Evgenii Dadonov and defenseman Thomas Harley scored first-period goals and Casey DeSmith made 31 saves as the Dallas Stars defeated the New Jersey Devils 4–2 on Saturday night.

Matt Duchene and Wyatt Johnston also scored for Dallas in the teams’ first game after the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament break.