Jake Allen strong in debut as Devils top Stars

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Jake Allen made 35 saves in his New Jersey debut and the visiting Devils beat the Dallas Stars 6-2 on Thursday night.

Timo Meier and Chris Tierney each had a goal and an assist for the Devils, who scored three goals in the first 5:12 of the second period.

Allen, acquired in a trade with the Montreal Canadiens on Friday, allowed goals on two of the first three shots he faced,