Hockey

TAMPERE, Finland (AP) — Florida captain Aleksander Barkov had a goal and three assists in his return to his hometown, Sam Reinhart scored twice and the Panthers beat the Dallas Stars 6-4 on Friday night. Finnish players put on a show.

CALGARY — Blake Coleman believes his Calgary Flames captain Mikael Backlund can beat the franchise record for most games played. That means hitting the 1,219 currently held by former captain Jarome Iginla. Backlund is on his way after reaching 1,000.

TAMPERE, Finland (AP) — 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. They started all of them.

TORONTO — Former Ottawa Senators forward Alex Formenton has filed a lawsuit against his former representatives. The $20.5 million lawsuit names agent Wade Arnott and player agency Newport Sports Management Inc.

NEW YORK — Cale Makar has been named the NHL's first star for October.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — New York Islanders center Mat Barzal has returned to Long Island to be evaluated for an upper-body injury, the team said Friday, adding a timeframe for his absence would be announced after he sees doctors.

TORONTO — Joseph Woll rolls with the punches. And the Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender has dealt with his fair share of body blows. He appeared poised to take over the No.

Vancouver Canucks (4-2-3, in the Pacific Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (3-7-2, in the Pacific Division) San Jose, California; Saturday, 10 p.m.

Toronto Maple Leafs (6-4-1, in the Atlantic Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (5-6, in the Central Division) St. Louis; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Maple Leafs visit the St.

Colorado Avalanche (5-6, in the Central Division) vs. Nashville Predators (3-6-1, in the Central Division) Nashville, Tennessee; Saturday, 8 p.m.