Stars fall to the Devils 5-1

The Dallas Stars lost to the New Jersey Devils 5-1 on Tuesday, October 27, at American Airlines Center in Dallas.

The Devils led 1-0 after the first period, the Devils led 4-1 after the second period, and the Devils led 5-1 after regulation.

With 2:41 left in the first period, Nico Hischier scored on a snap shot, assisted by Luke Evangelista and Johnathan Kovacevic. New Jersey Devils led 1-0. With 13:15 left in the third period, Jack Hughes scored on a snap shot, assisted by Brett Pesce and Jesper Bratt. New Jersey Devils led 5-1.

Nico Hischier led the Devils with 2 goals. Justin Hryckowian led the Stars with 1 goal. Casey DeSmith stopped 22 of 27 shots for the Stars.

Dallas Stars were favored by 1.5 goals. Stars did not cover. The total was 5.5, and the game went over.

The Stars are 7-5. In their last 4 games they lost to the New Jersey Devils 1-5 at home on October 27, beat the New York Islanders 6-3 at home on October 25, beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 at home on October 22, and beat the Boston Bruins 3-2 at home on October 20.

The Devils are 8-4. In their last 4 games they beat the Dallas Stars 5-1 in Dallas on October 27, beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 at home on October 24, beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 at home on October 22, and beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 at home on October 20.

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