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Even though the Dallas Stars didn't come away with a victory against the Los Angeles Kings, players and coaches said they were happy with the effort and other news and notes from around the NHL.

Is Kari Lehtonen the biggest goaltending surprise in the NHL and other news and notes from around the league.

Two of the Dallas Stars unsung players came up with key moments in the team's 3-2 shootout win over Phoenix and other news and notes from around the NHL.