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Recap - Stars Defeat New Jersey 5-1

Dallas got a pair of goals from Joe Pavelski as the Stars skated to a 5-1 victory over New Jersey on Tuesday at Prudential Center.

The Stars were a -136 favorite in the win. The combined score pushed PUSH the total, which closed at 6.0.

Joe Pavelski(2), Roope Hintz, Jani Hakanpaa, and Jacob Peterson each scored for the Stars in the victory. Pavelski opened the scoring for Dallas.

Braden Holtby turned in a 36-save effort for the Stars.

New Jersey got a goal from Jesper Bratt in the loss, but it wasn't enough.

New Jersey got a 4-stop effort from Akira Schmid in the loss.

On the power play, Dallas went 0-for-1, while the Devils were 1-for-3 with the man advantage.

Dallas lost the shots on goal battle to New Jersey by a margin of 37-32.

Next game, Dallas takes its act home to face Washington looking for another win. For New Jersey, they head on the road to face Tampa Bay.