BOSTON — Brad Marchand scored twice, Jake DeBrusk broke a tie early in the third period and the Boston Bruins opened the season with a 3-1 win over the Dallas Stars.
Marchand scored on a penalty shot in the first period and added an empty-netter with 1:37 left to play.
Nick Foligno, Erik Haula and David Pastrnak each had assists and Jeremy Swayman stopped 27 shots for the Bruins, who never trailed.
Boston had the first nine shots of the game and finished with a 40-28 advantage, keeping the Stars close.
Luke Glendening scored for Dallas and Braden Holtby kept the Stars close with 37 saves.
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