Tampere NHL Global Series fixtures and Wyatt Johnston production
The Florida Panthers defeated the Dallas Stars 6-4 during the NHL Global Series in Tampere, Finland. Dallas center Wyatt Johnston continues a strong offensive rhythm with 13 points in 13 games as the league manages logistical challenges regarding European travel restrictions.
Panthers beat Stars in Finland
The NHL Global Series in Tampere, Finland, brings the Florida Panthers and Dallas Stars to Nokia Arena for back-to-back games on November 1 and November 2. Aleksander Barkov, the Panthers captain and first Finnish-born NHL captain to win a Stanley Cup, returns to the city where he grew up competing for Tappara Tampere during the NHL Global Series. The Panthers beat the Stars 6-4 in the opening matchup. Evan Rodrigues scored a wrister from the blue line 28 seconds into the first period. Barkov scored his second goal of the season during a 3-on-2 situation in the first period after Sam Reinhart passed him the puck. Tyler Seguin scored for the Stars by banking a puck off Sergei Bobrovksy’s skate. The score reached 3-1 when Anton Lundell tipped a blue line shot past Jake Oettinger. In the second period, Jason Robertson hit Esa Lindell with a no-look pass for a back door tap-in goal. Sam Reinhart scored again to make it 4-2. Mackie Samoskevich scored a half-slapper to make it 5-2. Sam Reinhart scored his third to make it 6-2. Mavrik Bourque scored his first NHL goal in the final period. Jamie Benn scored for the Stars in the last minute to make it 6-4.
Wyatt Johnston finds his rhythm
| Johnston Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Games Played | 13 |
| Goals | 3 |
| Assists | 10 |
| Points | 13 |
| Hits | 11 |
Wyatt Johnston continues his offensive production despite a slow start to the 2026-27 season. The 23-year-old center has 13 points across 13 outings, including 3 goals and 10 assists. Johnston recorded two assists in the Dallas 6-5 win over the Capitals on November 3, marking his fourth multi-point game in his last six outings. He previously scored an even-strength goal and added a power-play assist against the Islanders on October 26. On October 23, he scored a goal and an assist in a 3-2 overtime win over the Jets. He has recorded 11 hits and 7 blocked shots this season. He previously posted 45 goals and 86 points in 82 regular-season contests. Johnston has 134 goals and 129 assists in 327 games. He has 34 shots on net. You should watch how he maintains this momentum as he chases the 90-point threshold. His 21.8 shooting percentage from last season is a figure to watch. The Dallas Stars are 8-5-1 after 14 games and are currently in the thick of the fight in the West with Colorado and Vegas. The team faces financial challenges as they manage raises for Jason Robertson and Thomas Harley.
European travel restrictions
The November international break creates scheduling difficulties across European leagues. The break remains a "hot potato" because several countries pull out of traveling abroad for tournaments. Different teams express reluctance to release players during this period. In Austria, authorities announced a ban on any spectators in arenas, while the ICEHL cancelled every game last week following coronavirus cases among teams. The Czech Republic has also been without sport for a month under government regulations. The Panthers dominated the Stars in Finland. Will the NHL manage these logistical hurdles without disrupting the rest of the season?
