Ellis backstops Stars to shutout of Oilers

Dan Ellis made 20 saves to backstop the Stars to the shutout (AP/Sue Ogrocki)

OKLAHOMA CITY — Dan Ellis made 20 saves to help the Dallas Stars beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-0 on Friday night in a preseason game.

Brett Ritchie had two third-period goals for the Stars at Cox Convention Center, including an empty-netter.

Austin Smith beat Devan Dubnyk to make it 1-0 at 11:07 in the first, and Luke Gazdic converted a 3-on-1 rush in the second.

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