Stars fall to the Canadiens 5-2

The Dallas Stars lost to the Montreal Canadiens 5-2 on Thursday, October 29, at American Airlines Center in Dallas.

The Canadiens led 3-1 after the first period, the Canadiens led 4-2 after the second period, and the Canadiens led 5-2 after regulation.

With 7:24 left in the first period, Cole Caufield scored on a snap shot, assisted by Phillip Danault and Alexandre Carrier. Montreal Canadiens led 1-0. With 16:05 left in the first period, Alex Newhook scored on a backhand, assisted by Noah Dobson and Lane Hutson. Montreal Canadiens led 2-1. With 19:12 left in the third period, Phillip Danault scored on a wrist shot, assisted by Jake Evans. Montreal Canadiens led 5-2.

Cole Caufield led the Canadiens with 2 goals. Wyatt Johnston led the Stars with 1 goal.

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 7-6. In their last 4 games they lost to the Montreal Canadiens 2-5 at home on October 29, 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, and beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 at home on October 22.

The Canadiens are 8-5. In their last 4 games they beat the Dallas Stars 5-2 in Dallas on October 29, beat the St. Louis Blues 2-0 in St. Louis on October 27, beat the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 in Winnipeg on October 25, and beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 in Chicago on October 23.

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