In a strong performance, the Dallas Stars secured a 2-0 victory over the Seattle Kraken, with Sam Steel and Wyatt Johnston scoring just 14 seconds apart in the first period. Casey DeSmith, making his debut for the Stars, recorded 25 saves for his 11th career shutout.
This win marked the second consecutive shutout for Dallas, following a stellar performance by Jake Oettinger against the New York Islanders.