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Leason has goal and 2 assists as Ducks beat Stars 4-2 for first winning streak of season

Brett Leason had a goal and two assists for a career-high three points, Lukas Dostal stopped 34 shots and the Anaheim Ducks held on to beat the Dallas Stars 4-2

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • Associated Press

Two assists in big win Lindell provided a pair of assists and went plus-4 in Monday's 7-1 win over the Penguins.

Impact The Stars shuffled things up on defense, with Lindell joining fellow Finn Miro Heiskanen on the top pairing. At least for Monday's game, it worked beautifully -- Lindell helped out on one of Heiskanen's tallies as well as a Logan Stankoven goal in a six-goal first period. The 30-year-old Lindell has kicked his offense up a notch with six points over his last six games, which represents all of his scoring so far this season. He's added 22 shots on net, 29 blocked shots, 12 hits and a plus-6 rating through 14 appearances.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pockets helper in win Lindell posted an assist and went plus-3 in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Lindell remains warm on offense -- he has four points over his last four games, though that span dates back to Oct. 26 since the Stars were part of the NHL Global Series in Finland. The 30-year-old defenseman had not recorded a point in his first eight outings this season. He is up to 18 shots on net, 25 blocked shots, 11 hits and a plus-3 rating through 12 appearances in a top-four role.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two points in loss Lindell chipped in a goal and an assist in Friday's 6-4 loss to the Panthers.

Impact Lindell had a great performance in his native country of Finland as part of the NHL's Global Series -- he scored his first goal of the season before adding a helper late in the third period. The 30-year-old has produced three points over his last two outings after being held without a point in eight consecutive games to open the 2024-25 campaign. Through 10 games, Lindell has posted three points, 16 shots, 24 blocks, five takeaways and a plus-2 rating.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Global Series blog: Esa Lindell | NHL.com Stars defenseman talks emotional pregame ceremony, goal in loss to Panthers in Finland

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • NHL.COM

Barkov Tallies 4 Points in Hometown W! | Panthers at Stars Highlights | 11.1.24

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Barkov gets 4 points in his hometown, Panthers top Stars 6-4 in Finland

Florida captain Aleksander Barkov had a goal and three assists in the return to his hometown, Sam Reinhart scored twice and the Panthers beat the Dallas Stars 6-3

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • Associated Press

A treat for fans in Tampere: Panthers, Stars send 7 Finns out for opening faceoff

The Florida Panthers and the Dallas Stars didn’t make the Finnish fans wait long to see their homeland’s players take the ice on Friday

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • Associated Press

Global Series blog: Esa Lindell | NHL.com Stars defenseman on best chicken wings in Finland, gearing up to play Panthers

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • NHL.COM

Saunas, reindeer and hockey: Stars and Panthers enjoy their time in Finland before 2-game series

Finland is a nation of about 5.5 million people

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • Associated Press

Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers arrive in Finland. And the 4 Finns on the team are thrilled

For the next few days, the Florida Panthers will have the chance to enjoy some salmon soup whenever they’d like

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Supplies assist in win Lindell recorded an assist, two blocked shots and two PIM in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Lindell earned his first point of the campaign by setting up Evgenii Dadonov's first-period tally. The 30-year-old Lindell signed a five-year extension in September and continues to be a key shutdown defender for the Stars. He's added 13 shots on net, 23 blocked shots, 10 hits and a plus-2 rating through nine appearances this season while averaging 21:02 of ice time.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stars lock up 2 key defensemen just before camp with deals for Esa Lindell, Thomas Harley

The Dallas Stars have locked up two key defensemen with new contracts just before the start of training camp

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • Associated Press

Reports: Stars D Esa Lindell agrees to 5-year extension Dallas Stars defenseman Esa Lindell agreed to terms on a five-year, $26.25 million contract extension, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.Lin...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Inks five-year extension Lindell signed a five-year, $26.25 million contract extension with Dallas on Tuesday, per Chris Johnston of The Athletic.

Impact Lindell provided five goals, 26 points, 114 shots on net, 162 blocked shots and 74 hits across 82 regular-season contests in 2023-24. He will have a $5.8 million cap hit for 2024-25 before it drops to $5.25 million during his new agreement. Lindell will likely occupy a top-four role in the upcoming campaign while featuring prominently on the penalty kill.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Player Profile: Esa Lindell | Dallas Stars The 30-year-old blueliner has helped Dallas rank third in goals against average since he started his career full time in 2016

AUGUST 8, 2024 • NHL.COM

Scores goal in loss Lindell scored a goal in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Oilers in Game 4.

Impact Lindell took a shot that banked in off Darnell Nurse for the Stars' second tally. The 30-year-old Lindell has two goals and a helper over his last three contests. He's played a larger role in the Western Conference Finals and was paired with Miro Heiskanen for Wednesday's game after most often being alongside Chris Tanev earlier in the postseason. Lindell has five points, 22 shots on net, 26 hits, 40 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through 17 postseason appearances.

MAY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Oilers roar back, even Western Conference finals with five-goal outburst to beat Stars - The Boston Globe Wyatt Johnson and Esa Lindell scored as Dallas raced to a 2-0 lead in the first 5½ minutes, only for Mattias Janmark and Leon Draisaitl to a...

MAY 30, 2024 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Oilers beat Stars 5-2 in Game 4 to tie Western Conference final

Mattias Janmark and Leon Draisaitl scored in a 51-second span in the second period and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Dallas Stars 5-2 on Wednesday night in Game 4 to even the Wester...

MAY 30, 2024 • Associated Press

Posts helper in Game 3 win Lindell provided an assist, four hits and three blocked shots in Monday's 5-3 win over the Oilers in Game 3.

Impact Lindell helped out on a Jason Robertson goal in the third period, which ended up being the game-winner. All four of Lindell's points this postseason have come in the last eight games, including a goal and an assist over his last two contests. The veteran defenseman is seeing a huge role as a shutdown player while adding 26 hits, 39 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over 16 playoff appearances.

MAY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deposits empty-netter Lindell scored an empty-net goal, added two PIM and logged two hits in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Oilers in Game 2.

Impact Lindell picked up his third point of the postseason, all of which have come in his last seven games. The 30-year-old defenseman has added 36 blocked shots, 22 hits, 21 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating. Lindell's role remains mostly defensive, so he shouldn't be expected to generate significant offense.

MAY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mason Marchment breaks 3rd-period tie, Stars beat Oilers 3-1 in Game 2 to even West final

Mason Marchment scored for the first time since the playoff opener and the Dallas Stars beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-1

MAY 26, 2024 • Associated Press

Fills empty cage Lindell scored an empty-net goal in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Avalanche in Game 2.

Impact Lindell's empty-netter went the length of the ice and cut off the Avalanche's comeback effort. The tally was the defenseman's first point in nine playoff outings. While he hasn't been scoring, the 29-year-old has added 14 hits, 24 blocked shots, 16 shots on net and a minus-1 rating while seeing top-four minutes this postseason.

MAY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Miro Heiskanen scores 2 power-play goals and Stars beat Avs 5-3 in Game 2 to even series

Dallas defenseman Miro Heiskanen scored two power-play goals, Roope Hintz had a goal and three assists and the Stars beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-3 in Game 2 on Thursday night to...

MAY 10, 2024 • Associated Press

Snags helper Wednesday Lindell notched an assist and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 2-1 shootout win over the Blues.

Impact Lindell helped out on a Mason Marchment tally in the third period. With three assists over his last eight games, Lindell remains a source of some supporting offense as well as steady defense. The 29-year-old blueliner put up 26 points -- his most in five years -- while adding 114 shots on net, 162 blocked shots, 74 hits and a plus-17 rating in 82 regular-season outings this season.

APRIL 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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