Ales Hemsky scores lone shootout goal, Stars beat Panthers 4-3

SUNRISE, Fla. - Ales Hemsky scored the only goal in a shootout in the Dallas Stars' 4-3 exhibition victory over the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night.

Hemsky beat Michael Houser with a deke to the backhand in the top half of the fourth round. Jussi Rynnas stopped all four Florida shooters in the tiebreaker, securing the victory with a save against Dave Bolland.

Dallas' Alex Goligoski tied it at 3 midway through the third period, and Patrick Eaves and Kevin Connauton also scored for the Stars. Dallas opened the preseason Monday night with a 4-3 victory over St. Louis.

Shane O'Brien, Bolland and Brandon Pirri scored for the Panthers in their first game under new head coach Gerard Gallant.