Dadonov has picked up the pace over the last month, and he has nine points (four goals, five assists) and 15 shots in his last nine games.

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 road trip continues for the Dallas Stars. After winning their last two games, the Stars will take on the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night. That’ll be the second time the Stars and Blue Jackets face off this season. Dallas came away with a 5-3 win in the last meeting, seeing a dominant third period from Evgenii Dadonov make the difference.

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.

“We're playing our style every game, and find good opportunities today to score. Just a fun and nice game today. Everybody enjoys this moment, and when you win, you have a lot of fun.”

Dallas capitalized on early chances to build a two-goal lead and held off a third-period push from New Jersey to secure the victory

The Columbus Blue Jackets host the Dallas Stars after Kent Johnson's two-goal game against the Chicago Blackhawks in the Blue Jackets' 5-1 win

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,

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