Wyatt Johnston’s go-ahead goal 11:32 into the third period gave the Stars a 4-2 victory on New Year’s Eve and ended Buffalo’s winning streak at three games. Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 29 saves on 32 shots, denying a number of A-grade scoring chances to keep Buffalo in the game.

The Dallas Stars were fined $100,000 by the NHL on Monday for an optional practice session during the mandatory Christmas break that was attended by several young players.

The NHL laid down the hammer on the Dallas Stars on Monday for violating the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Dallas was fined by the league for $100,000 because it held an "optional" practice on Dec.