Aleksander Barkov shone in his hometown, leading the Florida Panthers to a 6-4 victory over the Dallas Stars with a goal and three assists. The game featured impressive performances from Finnish players, with Anton Lundell and Niko Mikkola contributing to Florida's success, while Esa Lindell stood out for Dallas.

Florida's Aaron Ekblad had three assists, and Sergei Bobrovsky made 32 saves, marking the Panthers' fourth consecutive win. The match also highlighted a record-tying defensive struggle for the Stars, who allowed six goals outside North America.