In a thrilling NHL Global Series game in Tampere, Finland, Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov led his team to a 6-4 victory over the Dallas Stars, contributing a goal and three assists. This marked a notable homecoming for Barkov, who returned from injury, as he helped secure the Panthers' fourth consecutive win. Florida's Sam Reinhart also shined with two goals, including a short-handed score, while Anton Lundell and Evan Rodrigues added to the tally. The game featured a strong performance from Finnish players, with all seven Finns on the rosters starting, including notable contributions from Esa Lindell of the Stars. The Panthers' Aaron Ekblad tallied three assists, and Sergei Bobrovsky made 32 saves in goal. The teams are set to face off again in Tampere for a rematch, which will count as a Florida home game.