WINNIPEG — Mikko Rantanen had a three-point season-opening outing with a goal and two assists in the Dallas Stars' 5-4 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday.

Jason Robertson and Nils Lundkvist both collected a goal and an assist for Dallas. Wyatt Johnston and Tyler Seguin also scored for the visitors.

Jake Oettinger made 21 saves for the Stars, who knocked the Jets out of the second round of the NHL playoffs in six games last season.

Kyle Connor, fresh off signing an eight-year, $US96-million contract extension, had a hat trick for Winnipeg in its comeback attempt. Morgan Barron also scored. Mark Scheifele contributed three assists and Dylan DeMelo recorded a pair of helpers.

Connor Hellebuyck, the reigning Vezina Trophy and Hart Trophy winner, stopped 32 shots.

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