Dallas led 3-0 on Matt Duchene's power-play goal 1:31 into the second period, on a puck hit into the crease that deflected off defenseman Jake Middleton's skate and past goalie Filip Gustavsson, who finished with 20 saves. Esa Lindell scored from the top of the right circle 5:37 into the game, and Johnston scored late in the first period.

Dallas goalie Jake Oettinger carried much of the load, stopping 38 shots as the Wild fell to 2-2-0 for the season, starting a long road trip on a down note. For Minnesota, goalie Filip Gustavsson had 20 saves in the loss.

The Dallas Stars are considering a move outside city limits when their lease at American Airlines Center expires in 2031.

Dallas' home opener Tuesday night against Minnesota will be Gulutzan's first behind the Stars bench at American Airlines Center since the 2012-13 season finale.

The Dallas Stars begin a new season with Glen Gulutzan as head coach, aiming to end their Western Conference Final heartbreak.

Gulutzan spent two seasons in Austin before the Stars promoted him to the NHL bench, where he spent two more working with Benn and one of the league’s lowest-paid rosters. Gulutzan’s Stars put up a record of 64-57-9, with the 2012-13 owners’ lockout limiting his second year behind the bench to just 48 games.

The prospect of the Mavericks and Stars leaving American Airlines Center is putting pressure on the City of Dallas to keep pro sports in town.

The Dallas Stars start their home regular-season schedule on Tuesday night at the American Airlines Center against the Minnesota Wild. This is the second home debut for "new" Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan.

Tolbert's statement comes amid reports that Dallas Stars ownership is actively involved in discussions with other North Texas cities, including Frisco, Plano, The Colony, Arlington and Fort Worth, about a possible new arena location which could include an entertainment district.

The Vancouver Canucks embark on their first long road trip of the season, and they will kick things off with a matchup against the Dallas Stars on Thursday evening. Last season, the Canucks made history by scoring three goals in the final minute of the game and forcing overtime,