Jamie Benn scored a short-handed goal, Brad Richards added a power-play tally, andAdam Burish, Karlis Skrastins and Loui Eriksson also scored for the Stars who are 10-0-2 in their past 12 at home.
Brian Gionta scored short-handed and Mathieu Darche added an even-strength goal for the Canadiens, 1-5 in their past six.
In Denver, Los Angeles terminated Colorado's six-game winning streak.
Jonathan Quick stopped 23 shots for his third shutout of the season, while Dustin Brown had two goals and two assists for the Kings. Rob Scuderi had a goal and an assist, while Brad Richardson also netted.
Colorado had scored in its previous 55 games, dating back to February.
In Atlanta, Ty Conklin stopped 37 shots as St. Louis recorded an upset win over Atlanta.
Alexander Steen gave St. Louis the lead with a goal late in the second period and led 3-1 before Dustin Byfuglien scored for the Thrashers with 7:23 remaining.
Atlanta got a power play with 1:58 left and pulled goalie Chris Mason for an extra skater, but an empty-net goal by Vladimir Sobotka in the final minute clinched the win for the Blues.
Brad Boyes and Alex Pietrangelo also scored for St. Louis.
Bryan Little scored Atlanta's first goal in the first period.
In Buffalo, New York, Tyler Ennis scored two goals to lift Buffalo over Anaheim.
Ryan Miller, making his 11th straight start, earned his 199th NHL win. His shutout bid was spoiled when Corey Perry scored late for the Ducks. Miller finished with 21 saves while Perry got both Anaheim goals.
Craig Rivet had a goal and assist, while Drew Stafford and Nathan Gerbe also scored for the Sabres.
In San Jose, Logan Couture and Dan Boyle scored 3:28 apart in the second period, leading San Jose past Edmonton.
The Sharks posted their first run of three straight wins this season.
Dustin Penner scored for the Oilers, who had won three in a row on the road.
In Columbus, the hosts snapped a four-game losing streak by beating Calgary.
Mathieu Garon made 29 saves in his debut as the Blue Jackets' No. 1 goalie, having taken over the starting job from the struggling Steve Mason.
Columbus' goals came from Jakub Voracek, Jared Boll and Rostislav Klesla.
Olli Jokinen had the lone goal for Calgary, which lost its third straight.
In Washington, Andrew Gordon had a goal and assist for his first two NHL points as Washington downed New Jersey.
John Carlson added a goal and an assist for the Capitals, who moved above Atlanta back into first place in the Southeast Division.
The Devils, who have the second-worst record in the NHL, dropped their ninth straight road game and third overall.
New Jersey got even at 1 when Patrik Elias scored in the second period, but the Capitals took then took over.
