Home-squad scores twice in 13 seconds late first period, then hold on for 2-0 win behind backup goaltender Casey DeSmith. Kraken without D-man Vince Dunn

Josh Mahura made his regular season debut for the Seattle Kraken on Sunday night, and with Vince Dunn out due to injury, he was paired with Adam Larsson against the Stars in Dallas. Despite applying pressure on Stars' netminder Casey DeSmith, the Kraken failed to register a goal and lost 2-0 in a shutout.

The Dallas Stars (2-0) and the Seattle Kraken (1-1) hit the ice in Dallas, Texas on October 13, 2024 at American Airlines Center, starting at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Watch Dallas Stars vs. Seattle Kraken on ESPN+. The Stars matchup with the Kraken can be seen on ESPN+, so tune in to catch the action.

DALLAS -- Casey DeSmith made 25 saves in his debut for the Dallas Stars, who defeated the Seattle Kraken 2-0 at American Airlines Center on Sunday. DeSmith signed a three-year, $3 million contract ($1 million average annual value) with the Stars on July 1.

The Seattle Kraken will battle the Dallas Stars on Sunday at the American Airlines Center. It’s time for some Sunday Night Hockey as we share our NHL odds series and make a Kraken-Stars prediction and pick.

See below to read more about Kraken vs. Stars leaders, insights, and a predicted winner. Watch Seattle Kraken vs. Dallas Stars on ESPN+. Our prediction uses a team strength comparison algorithm, which includes multiple factors such as strength of wins and scoring margin.