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Kari Lehtonen

Stars choose not to re-sign head coach Glen Gulutzan

Valley's close connection with Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen and his work with the organization's young keepers helped solidify his retention.

Kings extend road dominance on Dallas Stars' ice

Dallas' attempted comeback did not get much traction after that, though, and never seriously threatened again, not even for the final 57 seconds, when Lehtonen was pulled for an extra attacker.

Stars' playoff hopes fade after OT loss to Kings

Dallas and Los Angeles were tied heading to the third period for the fifth time this season - but just 10 seconds in, the puck went behind Lehtonen while Los Angeles' Trevor Lewis crashed the net.

Benn, Lehtonen save Stars in shootout win

There was little celebrating after San Jose's next goal as it came after a lengthy video review determined that Vlasic's wraparound trickled off Lehtonen and just over the goal line to make it 4-2.

Stars offense comes alive with four goals in third period to top Kings

Richard Bachman, who had played a total of 35 minutes since his previous start on Feb. 26, stopped all 22 shots he faced after replacing Kari Lehtonen.

Dallas Stars overpower Vancouver Canucks with third-period surge

He chased down a loose puck in the Dallas zone, blowing past Stars blue-liner Alex Goligoski in the process, and then made a wide move to his backhand before lifting the puck past Lehtonen.

Ducks fear Stars' unknown quality, but still roll 5-2

"Lane MacDermid scored his first NHL goal in his Dallas debut, and Kari Lehtonen stopped 22 shots in the Stars' first game since trading Jagr to Boston and Roy to Vancouver.

Eriksson scores twice as Stars beat Flames 4-3

"Calgary needed just 13 seconds to capitalize, pulling to 3-1 when Hudler deflected a wrist shot from the right point by T.J. Brodie over Lehtonen's shoulder for his sixth goal.

Stars clip Flames to grab crucial points

Kari Lehtonen, making his eighth straight start, made 16 saves for Dallas.

Calgary Flames (11-11-4) at Dallas Stars (12-12-3), 8:30 p.m. (ET)

Stars netminders Kari Lehtonen and Richard Bachman each surrendered four goals on 17 shots.

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Red Wings garner No. 7 spot for playoffs

The Stars didn't start their best goaltender, Kari Lehtonen, and they were without one of their...

Detroit Red Wings (23-16-8) at Dallas Stars (22-21-4), 7 p.m. (ET)

Kari Lehtonen stopped 32 shots for the Stars, who were tied with the Blue Jackets at 1-1 after...

DALLAS: Blue Jackets keep playoff hopes alive with 3-1 win

Kari Lehtonen made 32 saves.

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NHL: Dallas 5, Colorado 2

Cody Eakin and Jordie Benn each scored, Jamie Benn handed out three assists and Kari Lehtonen...

NHL: Detroit 4, Dallas 1

Loui Eriksson collected the Stars' only goal and Kari Lehtonen turned aside 21 shots in the loss.

Kari Lehtonen Makes Great Backhanded, Behind-the-Back Glove Save (Video)

But that is definitely balanced out by an amazing save Lehtonen made early in the second period.

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Kari Lehtonen set to return to Dallas Stars

Kari Lehtonen set to return to Stars

Dallas Stars recall Cristopher Nilstorp day after Kari Lehtonen injury

Lehtonen, who missed five games earlier in the season with a groin injury, is listed as day to day.

Dallas Stars beat St. Louis Blues

Lehtonen then came up big with a nice pad stop at 12:55, denying Cracknell's deflection in front.