MONTREAL — In the cathedral of the NHL and under the brightest lights in Canada, the Dallas Stars leaned on their leaders during a 5-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens.
Joe Pavelski had a hat trick and added an assist, while Jamie Benn had two assists to pace the Stars, who are now winners in four of their five games. Jason Robertson (one goal, one assist) and Esa Lindell (one goal) also scored for Dallas. Roope Hintz had two assists for his second multi-point game of the campaign.
Jake Oettinger made 32 saves to earn his fourth win of the season. The Stars play in Ottawa on Monday, and finish their road trip in Boston on Tuesday.