Evgenii Dadonov and defenseman Thomas Harley scored first-period goals and Casey DeSmith made 31 saves as the Dallas Stars defeated the New Jersey Devils 4-2 on Saturday night. Matt Duchene and Wyatt Johnston also scored for Dallas in the teams' first game after the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament break.

The goaltender was stellar as Dallas hopped out to an early lead and didn’t look back in its first game back from break

Dallas Stars goaltender Casey DeSmith (1) blocks a shot by New Jersey Devils defenseman Brenden Dillon (5) as Stars teammate Mathew Dumba (3) helps defend during the second period of

Dallas Stars goaltender Casey DeSmith, left, falls to the ice while defending against New Jersey Devils left wing Erik Haula, center, during the second period of an NHL hockey game

New Jersey might be without Jack Hughes (undisclosed) on Tuesday -- the 23-year-old center was injured Sunday against the Golden Knights.

The New Jersey Devils lost 4-3 on Tuesday night against the Dallas Stars. Without Jack Hughes and Dougie Hamilton, who was injured in the first period, the Devils mounted an inspired late-game comeback only to fall short in the dying seconds after a controversial icing call.

Casey DeSmith made 31 saves, leading the Dallas Stars to a 4-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils. Goals were scored by Evgenii Dadonov, Thomas Harley, Matt Duchene, and Wyatt Johnston for Dallas. Jack Hughes netted twice for New Jersey.

Matt Duchene had a goal with an assist for his third straight multi-point game, and backup Casey DeSmith made 31 saves, as the Dallas Stars won 4-2 over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night in Newark,

The Dallas Stars stayed undefeated on their current homestand in the most improbable fashion Tuesday night beating the New Jersey Devils 4-3 with a last gasp goal from Thomas Harley.