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Juuse Saros, Nashville Predators best in the West after beating Dallas Stars

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Juuse Saros, Nashville Predators best in the West after beating Dallas Stars

Juuse Saros has only made six starts this season, so when the Nashville Predators' backup goaltender gets the starting nod as he did Tuesday night, he must capitalize.

NHL roundup: New York Islanders cool off Tampa Bay Lightning

NHL // 5 years ago

NHL roundup: New York Islanders cool off Tampa Bay Lightning

Anders Lee scored twice and John Tavares picked up two assists and added an empty-net goal as the New York Islanders knocked off the Tampa Bay Lightning with a 5-3 victory on Saturday night at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla.

2017 NHL expansion draft: Top players likely to be selected by Las Vegas GM George McPhee

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2017 NHL expansion draft: Top players likely to be selected by Las Vegas GM George McPhee

George McPhee has his lists. Now it's time to stock up.

2017 NHL Las Vegas expansion draft: Every player available and protected for all 30 teams

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2017 NHL Las Vegas expansion draft: Every player available and protected for all 30 teams

The NHL announced Sunday the available and protected lists for the 30 teams who will provide players to the Vegas Golden Knights in this week's expansion draft.

Viktor Arvidsson, Craig Smith lead Nashville Predators past Dallas Stars

NHL // 6 years ago

Viktor Arvidsson, Craig Smith lead Nashville Predators past Dallas Stars

DALLAS -- The Nashville Predators were already assured of a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs, but they wanted to ensure their offense is firing on all cylinders heading into the postseason.

Dallas Stars, Kari Lehtonen shut out Carolina Hurricanes

NHL // 6 years ago

Dallas Stars, Kari Lehtonen shut out Carolina Hurricanes

RALEIGH, N.C. -- The Dallas Stars won't be in the NHL playoffs this season, but they're trying to impact who will be.

NHL roundup: recap, scores, notes for every game played on March 24

NHL // 6 years ago

NHL roundup: recap, scores, notes for every game played on March 24

PITTSBURGH -- Anthony Beauvillier and John Tavares scored in the shootout to give the New York Islanders a 4-3 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena on Friday.

NHL roundup: recap, scores, notes for every game played on March 20

NHL // 6 years ago

NHL roundup: recap, scores, notes for every game played on March 20

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Ryan Ellis scored two goals and Pekka Rinne stopped 25 shots Monday night as the Nashville Predators warmed up after a sluggish first period for a 3-1 win over the Arizona Coyotes in Bridgestone Arena.

Kari Lehtonen, Dallas Stars shut out San Jose Sharks

NHL // 6 years ago

Kari Lehtonen, Dallas Stars shut out San Jose Sharks

DALLAS -- The Stars are on the brink of being eliminated from playoff contention, but thanks to Curtis McKenzie, who scored the game's lone goal, and Kari Lehtonen, who stopped all 30 shots he faced, Dallas gave the home fans something to cheer about Monday.

Back from illness, Brian Elliott leads Calgary Flames past Dallas Stars

NHL // 6 years ago

Back from illness, Brian Elliott leads Calgary Flames past Dallas Stars

CALGARY, Alberta -- Brian Elliott got back in his routine on Friday, won the battle with the flu and beat the Dallas Stars.

Kari Lehtonen (born November 16, 1983) is a Finnish professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected second overall in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft by the Atlanta Thrashers, becoming the highest-drafted European goaltender as well as the highest Finnish player ever in NHL history.

Kari Lehtonen was drafted second overall in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft by the Atlanta Thrashers after an outstanding 2001–02 season in the Finnish SM-liiga. Lehtonen was the backup goalie for Jokerit, but captured the starting position and won the Urpo Ylönen trophy, given to the best goalie of the season, and the league's playoff MVP award, the Jari Kurri trophy. Lehtonen stayed with Jokerit for one more season before crossing the sea.

During the 2003–04 NHL season, Lehtonen mostly spent his time with the Chicago Wolves, the Thrashers' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, but he was called up for a number of occasions and played four games for the Thrashers, winning all four of them and posting one shutout. After posting a .953 save percentage and 1.25 goals against average (GAA), Lehtonen spent the majority of the year in the AHL.

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