Stars Beat Sabres 2-0; Benn Nets 1,000th Point

Dallas beat Buffalo 2-0, with Jake Oettinger stopping every shot to earn his fourth shutout of the season. Jamie Benn broke the scoreless tie late in the second period with his 1,000th career point, and Wyatt Johnston added a power-play goal in the final minute. The Stars’ defense and penalty kill held Buffalo scoreless despite five Sabres power plays and several late chances. The defeat extended Buffalo’s offensive struggles and deepened its deficit in the Eastern Conference playoff race, while Alex Lyon made 28 saves in a strong performance for the Sabres.