Former Sharks goalie Antti Niemi recorded his 33rd career shutout and assisted on two goals in his Dallas debut, as the host Stars beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0 on Thursday in the season opener for both.
Ales Hemsky had a power-play goal and an assist.
Rookie Matthias Janmark scored on his first shot on his first shift in an NHL game to make it 1-0.
Niemi made 37 saves to improve his career record against the Penguins to 5-1-1. He withstood a flurry in the final minute after Pittsburgh pulled goalie Marc-Andre Fleury for an extra skater.